One of the challenges for investors in today’s municipal bond market is the level of yields. Even though relative value remains attractive, absolute yields are uninspiring. However, other metrics show there’s a compelling case for picking up yield and going long.
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If remote management of people is done well, it can be a game-changer. BPM’s HR Consulting Partner Jill Pappenheimer brings 30 years of experience and offers a spectrum of things to think about in terms of best practices, policies, practical tips, and some tactical thoughts to help you rethink how to effectively manage people and preserve productivity from a remote standpoint. When done well, it will help foster collaboration and strengthen your company culture.
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. For businesses attempting to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to consider. How an employer assesses, implements, and communicates new policies and procedures will have a lasting impact on employee productivity, engagement, and commitment. This playbook is designed to assist companies and organizations in developing their risk mitigation strategy and coverage-specific issues related to people, property, and loss prevention.
The digital assets world continues to change every year, as the industry begins to go through the maturation phase. The remainder of 2020 and next year will bring new challenges, as well as new opportunities, for the ecosystem. Staying informed will prepare you for what lies ahead. Today’s top cryptocurrency tax topics include Form 1099 compliance and reporting, W-2 and other compensation compliance, multistate taxation, indirect and gross receipts taxes, international tax issues, and self-insurance versus insurance and re-insurance.
The coronavirus pandemic turned the markets—and our daily routines—upside-down, with much of the world struggling to adjust to a COVID-19 environment. Here are some ways, including tax and estate planning strategies, that can help you regain some financial control in these unprecedented times, today, and over the long term. Plus, look at how to take advantage of the CARES Act.
Organizations of all sizes have been in survival mode since the beginning of 2020 to get through the pandemic and the economic downturn that followed. But now, as the world moves towards recovery and growth, entities must carefully consider their unique circumstances and risk exposures when analyzing how recent events may affect their financial reporting. In addition, businesses will need to properly account for and memorialize any stimulus money received from the federal government.
For leaders and organizations, it has been hard to make the right moves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But during any time of crisis, it's people who are the ultimate differentiator. In this Briefings Magazine issue, it begins with a cover story on Reading the Future and the questions on every CEO’s mind. Other voices in leadership share their ideas, advice, and plans on talent, compensation, the global economy, inclusion, and living a purposeful life.
Against the backdrop of a pandemic and market volatility that is expected to continue through 2020, there are key factors that can help investors gain clarity amid uncertainty. No matter what comes, the ones who embrace flexibility and transparency may be best positioned to navigate through the turbulence and move forward.
The ability to perform financial transactions online offers tremendous convenience, but also exposes assets to theft and cyber fraud. In addition, the internet of things (IOT) which connects home security systems and other smart devices, creates another access point to personal information and assets. As new technology surfaces, the need to protect accounts, home networks, and family members from cyber hazards grows exponentially. With these proactive best practices, you can limit your personal cyber exposure risk.
In the age of COVID-19 and when more and more positions require duties to be carried out almost exclusively on computers, many employers are offering the option of working from home. This guide provides you with tips and suggestions to help you remain engaged and stay on track with your new working environment. In response to COVID-19, included is a Telecommuting Policy and Procedure that can be updated as appropriate for your organization.