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A New Look for Zeno, Now and Next

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COVID-19

Mitigating the Stress Effects of Covid-19

As the world slowly emerges into the next phase of life with COVID-19 pandemic, many will feel a sense of relief and freedom.  There may be a sigh of relief that we are moving forward and that we are alright – the worst is over.  But the truth is, we will all be impacted by the reality of a new way of life as we watch and wait to learn what the Fall might bring. 

Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Culture

Making Room at the (Kitchen) Table

Today is supposed to be Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day in North America. The concept is to connect what children learn at school with the working world in an effort to enable them to discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life. For many of us, this year, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day has evolved into Take Your Work to Your Daughters and Sons MONTH -- working at our kitchen tables with babies grabbing at our keyboards and preschoolers building Lego structures under our chairs.

Pressure Testing Purpose
COVID-19

Pressure Testing Purpose & The Path Forward

Last August, 181 CEOs signed the Business Roundtable’s updated “Purpose of a Corporation” statement, committing to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders. 

Eight months later, amidst one of the world’s worst pandemics, this commitment is experiencing a radical pressure test. 

Influencer post for Neato
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COVID-19: Activating Influencers in our Current Climate

March quickly became a time filled with uncertainty and confusion. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to happen rapidly and without warning (despite the U.S. watching the situation unfold overseas for months), and that left the American public in an unprecedented state. The trickle effect to brands and marketers has caused many companies to quickly press pause on all proactive efforts.

Crisis Pandemic Playbook
COVID-19

Classic Crisis Lessons for Today’s Pandemic Playbook

In the world of crisis communications, PR professionals do deal with tough stuff: bankruptcies, hostile takeovers, C-suite overhauls, product recalls, scandals, major legal judgments, regulatory rebukes, layoffs, restructurings and worse.

But do any of these experiences matter much in a pandemic?

World Health Day 2020
COVID-19

World Health Day 2020

On April 7th of most years, many of us are planning our spring holidays, thinking about planting our gardens and perhaps changing our wardrobes to fit the new season. But since 1948, April 7th is the day that the World Health Organization commemorates World Health Day, a moment to highlight a priority area of global health concern. In past years this day has focused on mental health, maternal and child care, and climate change.