COVID-19 Archives

COVID-19 Impact to the Creative and Marketing Workforce

Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles April 7, 2020

Time to Read: 2 minutes

– Staffing Industry Analyst released an assessment on April 6, 2020 on how COVID-19 will impact the workforce.
– The short term and peak of the coronavirus pandemic is estimated to be two to six months in which businesses and the workforce will be impacted.
– While specific industries will see demand through this pandemic it does not equate to increased investment as consumers are seeking cost savings and businesses need to reduce costs.
– How will industries fare in the recovery period? Can 2021 be business as normal?

CARES Act Explained: Individual & Business Relief

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles April 6, 2020

CARES Act Summary

– Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed on March 27, 2020.
– The CARES Act is not a stimulus but a relief. What is the difference?
– Allocation of the $2.2 trillion across individuals and businesses illustrated and explained.

Video Conferencing Etiquette: 15 Tips To Share Before Your Next Meeting

Career Advice, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles April 1, 2020

Time to Read: 10 minutes

– 15 tips to share with your video conference attendees prior to your next virtual meeting.
– When to use video conferencing over instant messaging, emails, or phone calls.
– Tips to drive engagement without going over time.
– Follow-up best practices that hold accountability and hit deliverable deadlines.

Coronavirus Stimulus Package Explained

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles March 25, 2020

Time to Read: 2 minutes

Summary:
– The stimulus is broken into three phases. Here is a digestible explanation of each phase.
– Learn if you or your business will reap the benefits from the phase 3 $2T stimulus relief package.

Internet Deals For Your Work From Home Needs

Career Advice, Coronavirus UpdatesBy Polly Brady March 23, 2020

Time to Read: 2 minutes

Summary:

– Internet deals and wifi promotions across Comcast, Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
– These internet deals cover new and existing customers.
– Corporate america and school age kids are now home due to COVID-19 precautions. Bandwidth issues and internet speeds have slowed to a crawl. Inside we’ve compiled the best internet deals for your home wifi needs.

Remote Talent Solutions During COVID-19

Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles March 19, 2020

Time to Read: 6 minutes

Summary:
– Job applications in creative and marketing are up 6% week over week.
– Industries which are thriving amid coronavirus include retail banking, delivery services, digital agencies, Ecommerce, healthcare, and senior living.
– Making it happen remotely. A spelled out plan from hiring solutions, interviewing, onboarding, training, and 3 months into the job.

COVID-19 Business Challenges, Predictions, & Solutions

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles March 16, 2020

Time to Read: 3 minutes

Summary:
– Strategizing business plans amid COVID-19.
– COVID-19 Business challenges include 1/3 of staff unable to work.
– CIO’s and CMO’s embrace digital to take advantage of increased online traffic behavior.
– Businesses turn to teleworking. Virtual interviewing takes place as hiring continues.

Coronavirus Leads to Virtual Job Interviews

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring AdviceBy Profiles March 12, 2020

Time to Read: 1 minute

Coronavirus has lead many US Employers to mandate work from home and no travel policies as a precautionary effort. Using the guidance from global health experts at this time has the best interest for all employees, customers, and partners. While many corporations have enforced these precautions already, it is highly encouraged to eliminate travel and conduct job interviews and meetings by the way of phone and video conferencing until further notice.

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