The COVID-19 crisis has tested the acumen of leadership and the agility of organizations in ways never before seen. The opportunity for leaders now is to lock in these new ways of working and transform their workforces so they can accelerate through the turn and emerge stronger from this disruption. This guide contains insights, practical...
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Robotics and artificial intelligence seem to allow us to do more with less, but this isn’t reflected in productivity measures. In this paper, we identify a phenomenon that helps explain the post-2000 decline in productivity growth: a stagnation in the expansion of new ideas, as measured by the “Idea Multiplier.” We also expect pro...
Although the population and life expectancies of U.S. retirees are increasing, portfolio yields remain at historically low levels. As defined benefit income becomes less commonly available, the need for informed retirement portfolio spending strategies is more critical. Because every investor's financial situation is unique, there is no one-siz...
Taking a risk assessment is a crucial part in developing a business continuity plan. In this podcast, learn more about the critical activities that can help your business continue the normal, day-to-day functions when a crisis hits. An IT Business Continuity Checklist is also provided to help you assess your company’s remote work capabilities...
As states and cities begin to lift lockdown restrictions, stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, it’s vital that businesses implement and communicate new protocols and safety precautions in the workplace before and after employees return. Prepare for reopening your doors with this practical Return-to-Work Toolkit that will help i...
With the shift toward a remote work structure, it’s good to experiment with what works best for you in your new workspace and create a regular routine around it to help you adjust to the new environment. In this podcast, Rehmann's Director of Talent Acquisition, Val Martinez, shares more tips on how to be productive when working from home...
The spread of COVID has harmed communities and disrupted many sectors of the economy. For the small- and medium-sized businesses, the disruptions to economic activity have heightened the need for the creation of the Main Street Lending Program to provide support to those businesses. In this podcast, a discussion of the Program provides an over...
Relief was offered when the First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed. The Act provided $104 Billion to help fight COVID-19 and protect workers and families from the health and economic impact of the virus. Other relief and guidelines are highlighted in this infographic for employers facing tough decisions under the pandemic environmen...
In this conversation, Peter Begalla—a well-known family enterprise consultant and a trained family therapist—talks with Amy Hart Clyne about the pressures that families are experiencing and how family decision making and governance have become truncated during this unprecedented time. Peter offers an insider's perspective and shares...
In a time of volatility and unstable markets, investing in sustainable infrastructure can help stabilize an investment portfolio. Further, sustainable infrastructure is likely to be more shielded than many other sectors from emerging concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as consumer credit risk and business interruptions affecting non-...
In the same way that spot prices are useful to farmers for planning, they can be just as useful for investors. Many index providers recognize this and publish asset-class-wide measurements of aggregate spot prices called spot indexes. However, things can get complicated if you don’t understand their subtleties. After unshrouding the mystery a...
As family offices and businesses prepare for a return to work in the post-COVID-19 environment, they face complicated decisions when trying to plan for a safe workplace. This medical intelligence report provides an overview on COVID-19 to help facilitate thoughtful discussions and a better understanding of official recommendations. It also inc...
As states, localities, and health officials begin to set parameters around reopening businesses, bringing your people back onsite successfully won’t be as simple as flipping a switch. Every company is unique. But each company faces the same concerns: where to begin, how to keep people protected, when to communicate, and what’s the right...
For the first time, more than half of the CEOs surveyed believe the rate of global GDP growth will decline. The finding is compelling because it reflects low confidence in their organization’s outlook, which has proven to be a reliable indicator of both the direction and the level of global GDP growth in the year ahead. Although U.S. CEOs are...
Returning to work in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis presents employers with unprecedented workplace and employee relations challenges. As the Southern states move ahead with phased plans to reopen, it is important to have the right strategy in place for employee safety, absence management and risk mitigation. The HUB Risk Services team discusses ...