Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – As business leaders across the country grapple with a year of profound change, racial equity remains at the top of the agenda and some of the biggest corporations are leading the way to accelerate America’s diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit ceoaction.com.
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Financial Planning Organization Promotes Diversity at Annual Summit
(NewsUSA) – The financial planning profession is among many fields that recognize the value of increased diversity and inclusion in its ranks. The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting professional standards in personal financial planning, is offering its annual Diversity Summit on November 18-20, 2020, held this year in […]
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Vets, Here’s How to Maximize Your 2021 Health Benefits From Home
(NewsUSA) – Veterans eligible for Medicare can maximize healthcare coverage in 2021 by choosing a Medicare Advantage plan that can complement Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. When you start researching plan options between now and the December 7 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment deadline, be sure to use the variety of resources available, […]
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Home Office Essentials to Streamline Your Work Week
(StatePoint) If you’ve been working remotely for months, you’re likely long overdue for a home office upgrade. Having the right tools can make working from home easier and less stressful. Here are a few small tweaks and essentials to consider: • Scene change: Is your home “office” actually the kitchen table or a couch? Keep […]
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Diverse Financial Planners Expand Financial Empowerment, Access
(NewsUSA) – Research repeatedly shows that a diverse workforce is good for business. Employees’ varied backgrounds and perspectives help companies propel innovation, attract new customers, and drive higher profits. But workforce diversity also has an important impact on a business’ customers. The financial planning profession provides one example. The demographic makeup of the United States […]
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Restart Growth Now and Become Crisis-Proof for the Future
(BPT) – Many U.S. businesses have been idling since the first quarter of this year — they’re still running, but due to closings, reduced demand and an atmosphere of uncertainty, they haven’t gained the traction they had originally planned or projected to experience this year. In fact, organizations across a broad mix of industries have […]
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2020 Reveals the High Cost of Not Investing in Corporate Social Responsibility
(BPT) – When the novel coronavirus outbreak impacted nearly every business across the globe, companies turned straight to their values to steer their response. A company’s mission and promise replaced the next product launch. Involvement in the community mattered more than the next earnings call. And how companies treated their employees superseded any other action. […]
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COVID-19 Raises Tough Decisions, Shifting Priorities of Corporate America
(BPT) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more willing than business executives to impose short-term economic pain for long-term gain, as trust in the government’s ability to make the world a better place has taken a plunge, as has environmental concerns. The sixth annual Aflac Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility, which includes a nationwide […]
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CFP Board Financial Planning Job Listings, Career Advice Now
(NewsUSA) – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, or perhaps because of it, now more than ever consumers want to plan for a stable financial future, which means increased demand for qualified financial professionals. Certified financial planners looking to make a job change or newly certified professionals looking to launch can find career support online through the […]
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How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Do Business Forever
(StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how business gets done. And when it comes to midsized and small businesses, the importance of investing in new technology, facilitating remote work and maintaining a tech-savvy workforce has never been so clear, according to a new survey. Conducted by The Harris Poll for CIT Group Inc., a […]