Articles by tag: COVID-19
John Erickson, President and CEO of IC System, believes there’s a compassionate way to approach the collection agency business. That model leads to higher recoveries and positive outcomes for clients. A lot in the industry has changed in Erickson’s 20-year involvement with collections. Increased regulations, and a re-thinking of the approach, helped reduce some of […]
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Business Casual
Blue Canary’s Dan Ryan Weighs In on Southwest’s Scaled-Back Cleaning Protocols: Business Casual
On this Business Casual segment, hosts Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern sourced thoughts from Blue Canary Co-Founder Dan Ryan to highlight an industry leader’s perspective on Southwest Airlines’ recent decision to scale back COVID-19-related cleaning protocols between flights. Powered by RedCircle Blue Canary aims to provide the hospitality industry with access to hospital-grade hygienic standards […]
Business Casual
Uber & Lyft Get an AB-5 Update: Business Casual
On this Business Casual segment, hosts Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern outline how an already struggling ridesharing industry – Uber reports that it’s lost nearly $2 billion over the past three months – is facing a second reckoning. Powered by RedCircle Officially codified in January, California Assembly Bill 5 looks to more equitably classify workers […]
Transportation
How Southwest’s Scaling Back of Cleaning Protocols Affects Air Travel
Southwest Airlines recently scaled back its COVID-19-related cleaning protocols, reducing the amount of between-flight cleaning that takes place in an effort to cut back on time planes spend on the ground. Upgraded Points travel industry analyst James Larounis, Pilota CEO Saniya Shah and Linear Air Taxi Founder and Line Pilot Bill Herp gave their thoughts […]
Building Management
Fitness Professional Brett Larkin Unpacks New Gym Mask Mandates: Business Casual
Gyms were particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. By nature, the facilities share space and touchpoints in high frequency. But gyms are still looking to bounce back. Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, recently announced a required mask mandate to quell gym-goer anxiety. Still, the polls show that customers are cautious, with 75% of Americans […]
Business Services
The Value Proposition: A Deep Dive into the COVID-19 Pandemic
The number one topic in the world the past several months is the pandemic. It’s impacting lives, economies, healthcare, education, and pretty much every facet is undisputed. But what are the realities, and what are the misconceptions about the virus? Are there vaccines and therapies on the horizon? With so many questions about the […]
Sports & Entertainment
What the Film Industry Thinks About AMC’s New Release Timeline
Filmocracy Co-Founder and CEO Paul Jun and iHeartRadio’s Kyle McMahon tackle AMC and Universal’s new, 17-day timeline for films to head to video-on-demand – and how it might send waves throughout the rest of the movie industry. Though AMC and Universal reserve the right to extend films’ stay in theaters, this new, shortened timeline gives […]
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V2GH Today: Creating New Value Streams for Automotive OEMs
Verizon host Matt Montgomery speaks with Scott Brierley, the Director of Automotive and Strategic Partnerships at Fermata Energy. Brierley highlights the evolution of the DISTRIBUTECH conference into a nexus for cross-sector technology integration, with a special focus on how parked electric vehicles can be integrated into utility systems to optimize energy resources.
Navigating the Complex Waters of Supply Chain Fees: Comprehensive Insights into Demurrage and Detention in International Trade
In an era where global supply chains face unprecedented challenges—from pandemic-induced disruptions to escalating international trade tensions—the nuances of logistics operations, such as demurrage and detention fees, are gaining significant attention. These fees are intended to streamline port operations but often result in substantial financial burdens for businesses, highlighting a critical area of the […]
Reevaluate IDRs to Ensure Equitable Student Aid and System Durability
As the burden of student loans continues to be a pressing issue for millions of Americans, the discourse around sustainable repayment options has intensified. Studies, including one by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlight how income-driven repayment plans (IDRs), while designed to alleviate financial strain, might paradoxically lead to increased loan delinquency rates due to […]
Rhythms of Change: A Mixtape for Health Equity
In today’s healthcare landscape, the focus on health equity signifies a collective awakening to the needs of historically underserved communities. Amidst this backdrop, a pertinent conversation unfolds about how to tailor and scale culturally competent care to address the disparities in health outcomes. Recent studies suggest marginalized groups face a multitude of barriers to […]
