Paycheck Protection Program – Round 2 Interim Rules – Funding Opens Week of January 11

Starting Monday, Jan. 11, only certain types of community financial institutions will be able to make first-draw PPP loans, and on Wednesday, they will be allowed to make second-draw PPP loans. The full PPP will then open up to all participating lenders “shortly thereafter” according to a statement from SBA.

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Employer Update Regarding COVID Response, Compliance, and Stimulus Regulations

If you have lost track of the legislative and regulatory ins and outs of the federal stimulus package and compliance regulations, here is where we are as of this week.

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How to design a digital strategy that evolves with your business

Why do businesses fail to thrive even with a digital transformation (DX) strategy in place? Because flawless execution is useless without meticulous planning. Having a well-constructed roadmap in place is crucial to any major endeavor, but the quality of the planning matters just as much as the delivery.

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Why Google, Target, and General Mills Are Investing in Mindfulness

Do you start your day sitting quietly, taking a few deep breaths? Mindfulness practitioners know the importance of recharging to regain productivity. Mindfulness practices of reflection, openness, and thoughtfulness will have a positive impact on employees and the bottom line.

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Long-Term Retirement Repercussions of the Pandemic

One in five U.S. workers (21%) indicate their confidence in their ability to retire comfortably has declined in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and only 27% are very confident that they will be able to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle, according to a new survey report released by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS).

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