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POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT NEWS
Abortion Ruling Pushes Businesses to Confront Divisive Politics
The Supreme Court’s decision to end the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics. Some companies that stayed silent last month — when a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to Politico — spoke up for the first time, including The Walt Disney Company, which said it will reimburse employees who must travel out of state to get an abortion.
Read more: PBS
SBA Asking for Input on COVID-19 Grants and Loans for Small Business
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking for input from small businesses in a bid to gauge customer satisfaction in regards to COVID-19-related relief.
Read more: Small Biz Trends
BUSINESS SMARTS
How to Combat the Death of Customer Service in the Digital Era
The rules of engagement are shifting and customer acquisition has never been more expensive. But savvy retailers can cut through the noise with a little thought and planning. Today, brands have physical, digital and social media to consider, and laws around collecting and tracking consumer data are changing the game. With customer acquisition costs reaching upwards of $100 per customer, it's easier than ever to blow your whole budget just trying to make an impression.
Read more: Entrepreneur
Three Obvious Signs Your Work Culture Needs a Reboot
We continue to experience post-pandemic employment upheaval. Another 4.4 million U.S. workers voluntarily quit their jobs in April 2022. Today there are over 11 million open jobs. Despite increased wages and bonuses, many people remain on the sidelines. Why are so many jobs going unfilled? The likely cause is a lousy work culture. Here are three obvious signs that your work culture needs a reboot.
Read more: SmartBrief
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