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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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Why more middle class Americans are defining themselves as working class

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A Bankrate survey finds that Americans are more than two times more likely  to feel financially insecure than secure. Grocery store food prices were 1.2% families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. A secure job2. Car insurance is up 20.6%

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How leaders can change the ‘mattering deficit’ at work

Work Life

Morgan, Delta Air Lines, Marriott International, the government of Canada, and the National Park Service. Scientists call that grip I felt the “grasp reflex”—an automatic action we take to secure our first caring relationship. She told me she only took the job because she was nearly homeless and needed to put food on the table.

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It will take more than government funding for the world to reach net zero

Workplace Insight

The initial investments demand substantial funding, often beyond the capacity of many individual businesses or governments. Philanthropy, with its nimble and risk-tolerant characteristics, plays a pivotal role in providing early-stage funding, catalysing wider investments while securing the most equitable outcomes.

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Poverty declined last year, but many Americans face economic hardship

Work Life

However, like many poverty experts, I believe that the supplemental poverty measure is a better indicator of what’s going on because it takes into account household expenses as well as tax credits and the effects of government programs on reducing poverty. is near the top in terms of the extent and depth of its poverty. in 1959 to 11.1%

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In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy’s to ensure worker protections

Work Life

” [Photo: Coalition of Immokalee Workers] The Fair Food Program has changed these dynamics on many farms, according to Rodriguez and other workers. The Fair Food Program was formally launched in 2011, after the coalition managed to come to an agreement with tomato growers in Florida.

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Sustainability and wellbeing yet again key themes of South West BCO Awards

Workplace Insight

With a strong emphasis this year on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), wellbeing, and inclusivity, the judges praised the winning projects for their forward-thinking, occupier-focused approaches. Readings ONE Station Hill secured the award for Best Commercial Workplace.