Businesses will need to reimagine their workplaces, rethink their benefits and reconsider their recruitment if they want to compete in the emerging digital economy, said Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist of RSM US, and Neil Bradley, chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.. … READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 14, 2022
Each week we highlight five things you need to know about in the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Buyers rush into housing market before rate hikes
Investors with all-cash offers flocked into the housing market before rate hikes, helping to push sales of existing homes to 6.5 million in January at an annualized rate. … READ MORE >
Canada’s retail sales slump because of omicron
Retail sales in Canada plunged by 1.8% in December across all provinces as the spread of the omicron variant hurt holiday shopping. … READ MORE >
As inflation has risen, companies ask: ‘Can I really raise my prices?’
As businesses consider raising prices, there are more dynamics at play than just rising costs. Businesses need to take a broader view as they assess whether now is the time to make such price hikes. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Jet fuel demand, oil and gas earnings, ESG metrics
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at the jet fuel demand landscape, fourth-quarter earnings reports for oil and gas companies, and the first oil and gas producer in North America to issue a sustainability-linked bond. … READ MORE >
Defense technologies thrusting government contractors into new frontiers: Spring 2022 outlook
Contractors with the employees and capabilities to innovate around next-generation technologies and execute clean energy economic initiatives will be well positioned to serve federal government customers. … READ MORE >
Environmental and facilities services see a sunrise powered by legislation, automation: Spring 2022 outlook
Environmental and facilities services companies are poised to take advantage of infrastructure legislation and productivity-enhancing technology. … READ MORE >
Law firms implementing new battle plan in war for talent: Spring 2022 outlook
Law firms that focus on improving productivity and justifying rate increases by bringing greater value to clients will reap the benefits of those strategic shifts long after labor challenges subside. … READ MORE >
Business and professional services industry outlook: Spring 2022
Technology is beckoning business and professional services firms that are feeling squeezed by ongoing labor challenges. Whether higher salaries are cutting into profitability or job vacancies are outnumbering qualified applicants, digital solutions—specifically those that automate nonbillable or tedious tasks—can help increase productivity and boost the bottom line. … READ MORE >