Rethinking the physical family office space is complex, especially in the new world of hybrid workstyles, and family offices may be wondering why the design of office space matters at all.The answer to this question lies in the approach. Transitions and disruptions are inevitable, but if approached in the right way and with the right resources, redesigning family office space can directly impact the family office’s level of success - both now and for generations to come.
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It's essential to understand the role that the right custodian can play in helping ultra-high net worth families build, maintain, and protect their wealth. By choosing a master global custody model, family offices can gain operational efficiencies, increased security, economies of scale, and a streamlined administration process.
In a rapidly evolving virtual world, many family offices are revising or creating document retention practices to make sure they have secure access to critical personnel and family financial records. Through a series of FAQs and a checklist of what documents to retain, you can ensure that you have an up-to-date document retention policy as part of your document management process that will help mitigate concerns over data security and loss of key information.
By understanding the vulnerabilities of human error, more can be done to address them and build greater cyber resilience. It begins with replacing the term ‘human error’ with ‘human factor’ to move towards establishing a better first line of defense against cyber incidents.
The frequency of $1 billion+ dollar weather and climate events in the U.S. have more than doubled in the last two decades. For properties in high-loss areas, this could mean more than a 30% across-the-board policy rate increase. For high net worth homeowners, it means comprehensive insurance coverage needs to be top of mind ahead of a new home purchase and understanding how the insurance market will further impact them.
In December 2020 the FDA approved Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for use in the United States, with industry observers expecting additional vaccines soon to follow. Although widespread distribution of the vaccines won’t likely occur until the second quarter of 2021, it’s important for organizations to understand that implications of the COVID-19 vaccine on employer health plans.
The COVID-19 vaccine will play a primary role in prevention and be a significant factor in keeping employees healthy and at work. Through a series of FAQs, learn more about the vaccine’s impact on health and wellness strategies and how to best integrate a vaccine program into your organization.
The unprecedented timeline of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available has raised concerns about its safety and efficacy. With the vaccine being widely available, employers have a responsibility to address employee concerns. Begin by learning more about what to consider when developing a COVID-19 vaccination program for your organization.
For employers seeking guidance on how to address a COVID-19 vaccination policy, this guide outlines key points when considering whether to go with a mandatory or voluntary vaccination policy. It highlights the EEOC’s position on a mandatory vaccination policy, allowance for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, potential privacy concerns, incentivization for getting vaccinated, and other legal risks under federal and state law.
The tech industry was undergoing a period of introspection even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. While the crisis spotlighted the importance of the tech industry and existing technology, the future is still rooted in the core purpose of innovation with intent. The tech industry is poised for growth in 2021, and optimization is the path to realizing opportunity.