Opinion: A little risk isn’t too risky, and other investing rules for 2021
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Tracie McMillion The year 2020 had more than its fair share of uncertainties—from the market sell-off in March to sporadic periods of market volatility. As we turn the calendar year, it is now time for investors to focus on the road ahead. Here are five actions investors should consider in 2021: 1. Hold the Read More →
Opinion: Lessons from Peloton for the home workplace
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Kyle McIntosh After 23 years working for corporations, I transitioned to teaching full time at California Lutheran University in August. Knowing that classes would be virtual for the fall, I attended seminars to learn the best practices for learning in this format. While these classes were useful, many of the top techniques that I Read More →
Opinion: Sorting the ins and outs of new Ventura County cannabis law
Agribusiness, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Amy Steinfeld and Jack Ucciferri Ventura County was among nearly three dozen California jurisdictions to amend its cannabis policies as a result of last month’s voter initiatives. Ventura residents approved Measure O, which will open up portions of the county to commercial cannabis businesses, including cultivation, processing and distribution. At this time, no retail Read More →
Opinion: State must find a way to protect both our health and our small businesses
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionOn Dec. 5, I woke up to the news that almost the entire state of California was once again shutting down a significant portion of the alcohol industry—indefinitely.
Opinion: The latest on COVID compliance for employers
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Op/Eds, OpinionIt’s exhausting for employers to try to keep up with all the sometimes inconsistent and contradictory federal and state rules for employer COVID-19 compliance.
Opinion: In 2021, business needs to step into our society’s leadership void
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ritch Eich A Pew Research Center survey in 2019 asked Americans how they envisioned the United States in 2050. Pessimism reigned as people predicted that healthcare would be harder to afford, senior citizens would struggle to survive, the economy would weaken, and the state of the environment would deteriorate. Most respondents expressed little confidence Read More →
Opinion: How to be a better boss, remotely
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Delan Bruce For many team leaders, managers and executives, 2020 started off fine. Then the pandemic happened—and kept on happening. It has thrown daily life, including business, into disarray. For 1 in 4 U.S. workers, the pandemic has rendered the physical workplace off limits. So how can managers create a positive and collegial virtual Read More →
