Something Good Can Come of This (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
I’m hopeful that some lasting changes for the better will come out of COVID-19 because that’s a common thread in human history. read more >
Tagged: Opinion
Rays of Hope (Editorial)
Those of us in the news business know this to be true: Bad news is always more memorable than good news. And there’s no question that there is plenty of bad news — always has been, but especially this year. read more >
Lost in Translation (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
The current state of affairs — social, political — is in turmoil in part due to mixed messages from individuals and institutions. The viral pandemic has rendered impotent authoritative and instructive messaging. read more >
Be Careful Out There (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
A $2.4 million scam perpetrated against the Arkansas Department of Transportation is a particularly useful case for business executives to consider since it involves a simple, unsophisticated and yet exceptionally effective form of fraud, and any business that pays employees or vendors is vulnerable. read more >
Remote Work: Luxury or Necessity? (Tab Townsell Commentary)
Today, remote work is no longer considered an added job perk. It’s widely recognized as a workplace necessity — both by employees and employers — and not simply because of social distancing measures put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. read more >
Free Nurse Practitioners (Zak Massey Commentary)
Now more than ever, we need nurse practitioners to help provide mental health care and alleviate the strain on mental health. read more >
Not So Deep Thoughts (Editorial)
With age some of us — not the president, of course — find concentration increasingly difficult. At those times, we bring out the arrows. read more >
The Worst-Case Scenario (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
What’s the worst-case scenario if we make the wrong choice? If we wear masks and it turns out they were of little use, what’s the maximum harm? read more >
Fintech Innovation Fights Virus Threats (Wayne Miller Commentary)
As financial institutions innovate, Arkansas’ financial technology community plays a significant role. read more >
How It's Done (Editorial)
Business leaders are once again filling the leadership vacuum left by elected leaders. read more >
The $500 Billion Question (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
There are enough women willing to pay $75 or $100 or $125 for a dozen or more eyeshadows that new “palette” releases from high-end brands are as anticipated as blockbuster movies. It’s all about the “color story,” you see. read more >
Systemic Racism, Your Business (Stephanie Jackson Commentary)
When the United States forced the end of slavery, it intentionally reconstructed a country that held fast to the ideals of Blacks being less than equal. It instituted codes, polices and laws that kept Black Americans from obtaining the key to stability and wealth — capital. read more >
Sunrise, Sunset (Editorial)
Adaptability remains key to any business’ survival. read more >
That Rainy-Day Fund (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Who doesn’t have two months of income in ready cash? Most Americans. Even some of you who read Arkansas Business. read more >
Responding or Reacting? (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
From CEOs to CIOs, including a wide array of marketing pros around the world, there exists a struggle to figure out how to adapt business to the changing nature of consumer behavior. read more >
Winds of Change (Editorial)
The pandemic is also highlighting inequities in health care, among them the vulnerabilities of a system that ties health insurance to employment when employment is nowhere to be found. read more >
A Failure of Marketing (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Since I remain horrified by President Trump, I was mildly amused by the recent fiasco in Tulsa. read more >
Sensemaking During a Crisis (Brian Jones Commentary)
While many organizations had plans for emergencies, few anticipated a pandemic or the mixed messages that have followed from both the government and health professionals. read more >
Remote Work: Pandemic & Beyond (Regina Young Commentary)
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that technology has made remote work viable for positions previously considered not suitable for such arrangements. And many employees who were previously apprehensive about remote work have now embraced it. Will employers now consider making remote work permanent for such positions? read more >
Old Times There... (Editorial)
Private companies and local and state leaders in the United States continue to show initiative on controversial social and political issues while leadership in the Oval Office remains missing in action. read more >
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