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 >
Tagged: Opinion And Analysis
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 >
The Old Normal (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Since I’m not at all sure any of us have a good grasp on how much our worlds will have been changed by the pandemic, I think of this week’s list as a final snapshot of the old normal that will be valuable when it comes time to document the new normal. read more >
Health Insurers Face Doubt, Possible Mandatory Rebates (Craig Wilson Commentary)
Health care provider finances have consequently been in flux, despite the inflow of federal funds as a stopgap measure. read more >
Thinking Ahead (Editorial)
It’s too soon to tell whether the coronavirus pandemic will permanently change our lives, but it has brought a couple of related issues to the fore, issues that could greatly affect Arkansas. read more >
Some Surprises Left (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
With disparate treatment of minorities, particularly African Americans, being the impetus for massive protests from coast to coast, many companies have issued statements affirming a commitment to fairness and inclusivity. read more >
Thriving in the VUCA Environment (Brad Cousins Commentary)
With the emergence of COVID-19, the concept of VUCA has returned to the battlefield as a strategy against an invisible enemy that is destroying the economy and radically changing lives around the globe. read more >
This Fall, Let’s Not Be Georgia (Editorial)
A disastrous primary election in Georgia last week provided a cautionary tale of the nightmare that could unfold if voting officials nationwide don’t do their utmost to ensure that everyone can vote safely. read more >
In Search of Peace (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
From my small but comfortable second home in a town that is just about as white as it is possible to be, I recognize that what seems surreal and unimaginable to me was actually totally predictable. read more >
Business Expectations & COVID-19 (Paul Keith Commentary)
There's an all too common misconception about our American system of justice — that our courts hold people liable even though they followed all of the rules and otherwise did nothing wrong. As business owners reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be asking, "What is expected of me? What can I expect?" read more >
Here Comes the Sun (Editorial)
Utilities, which are limited by regulation to the profit they can make, deserve cost consideration for their infrastructure. read more >
The Golden Rule (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
The viral photos of holiday weekend revelry — from Houston to Lake of the Ozarks to Daytona Beach — underscored one thing for me: A lot of Americans are spoiled and selfish. read more >
If You Build It, Will They Come? (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
With our consent, based on confidence, businesses can be truly open for business or, more appropriately, prepared for business. read more >
Coronavirus Conundrum (Editorial)
You can’t force people to feel safe. Unfortunately, the U.S. economy won’t rebound completely until Americans feel safe. read more >
Economic Indicators (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Like all traditional department stores, Arkansas’ second-largest retailer was in a tricky market position long before the coronavirus pandemic forced it to start closing stores. read more >
Force Majeure in Arkansas (Commentary)
Most contracts have a “force majeure” clause, in which the parties agree to waive some or all responsibilities in light of unexpected activity constricting a party’s operations. Parties should understand their rights and responsibilities under their contracts as they consider how to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation. read more >
Remembering Gratitude (Editorial)
We don’t have many regrets, but among those we do have is failing to tell people how much they meant to us while they were there to hear. read more >
The Other Half (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
The virus itself is no respecter of persons, but the same is not true of economic collapse. read more >
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