Taking into consideration the introduction of travel restrictions across the world due to the coronavirus threat the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) presents its updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism. The United Nations specialized agency for tourism expects that international tourist arrivals will be down...

The Numbers: According to the US Dept. of Labor, “In the week ending March 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 3,283,000, an increase of 3,001,000 from the previous week's revised level. This marks the highest level of seasonally adjusted initial claims in the history of the...

If you’ve received an inheritance or other financial windfall, such as a legal settlement or a payout from the sale of a development company or other business, it may be tempting to fund that lavish vacation or another beyond-the-budget item you’ve had your eye on. You may be able to...

I was one of a generation of women who was told that if I played by the rules, I could have it all. I studied and worked hard, became a lawyer and diligently worked my way up the ladder. I was on a trajectory of success. But then I fell...

Your team has been disrupted, your typical lines of communication broken, your office spaces emptied, and still you and your company need to produce.  Being nimble during COVID-19 and successfully pivoting to address the changes that come with quarantine requires authentic leadership and a genuine recognition of the value each...

A DECADE AGO, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found that poverty was the underlying cause of 172,000 U.S. deaths, or 4.5% of total deaths. “Social causes can be linked to death as readily as can pathological and behavioral causes,” states Dr. Galea, the leader of the research team...

Picture this: Your last three strategic plans returned only between 60% to 70% of what was expected. You tried improving execution in the first case, but realized your strategy needed to change. Then in the second case you changed the strategy, but found poor execution was to blame. Now, in...

When it comes to online or multiplayer gaming, servers play a very integral part. Many games work in a way where different players connect with each other using these servers, which allows them to play across long distances remotely. For example, if two players are connected to a similar server,...

Countless industries use certification programs to affirm competency. Accountants are required to prove their capabilities before they make a career evaluating and opining on financial statements. Nurses need to certify their skills prior to taking on medical responsibilities. Even cosmetologists need to pass a licensing exam before they can provide...