Issue 7.35
August 27, 2021
In Case You Missed It
WHAT'S NEXT FOR COVID-19 AND DELAWARE?

Last month, Delaware reached its goal of 70% Delawareans having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine—and this number continues to grow. Although this was a major milestone, there is still much work to do. To address your questions and provide an update on Delaware’s progress in combatting the virus, DSCC’s Mike Quaranta was joined by Dr. Michael Ybarra of PhRMA, Marci Drees, M.D., MS, FACP, FSHEA from ChristianaCare, and Joseph Spinelli of AccessDX Laboratory.
“The reality is, surveillance testing remains a component of any vaccine program. While vaccinations are an amazing frontline [defense] to really helping to stem the tide, and also minimizing the adverse effects should someone come down with COVID, it does not necessarily always mean that a vaccinated individual will not be subject to catching COVID or being part to an outbreak that might occur.” - Joseph Spinelli, AccessDX Laboratory
5 HR TRENDS TO MONITOR IN 2021
Article by BHI

Employers must constantly seek ways to innovate and stay on top of trends to compete in the marketplace, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s anything we’ve learned from the last year or so, it’s that human resources responsibilities are growing and changing rapidly, while bandwidth for these additional responsibilities remains limited. Below are five HR trends to watch for in 2021:
1 Employee well-being
2 Greater inclusivity
3 Expanded remote work
4 Increased employee monitoring
5 Reimagine onboarding
IN SEARCH OF SOFT SKILLS
WHY YOU SHOULD TEACH EMPLOYEES TO BE
RESILIENT, COMMUNICATIVE & CREATIVE
Article by SHRM

Being gifted at performing the technical aspects of a job can take an employee only so far. To become a stellar employee or an admired leader requires an arsenal of skills that are harder to measure but critical to success. Read more >
According to LinkedIn's 2019 Global Talent Trends report,
89% of recruiters say when a hire doesn't work out, it usually
comes down to a lack of soft skills.
THE GREAT RESIGNATION
WHY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE QUITING (AND HOW EMPLOYERS CAN EARN THEM BACK)
Article by Inc.

Want to improve your odds of keeping your best employees and hiring potential superstars? Get your pay and bonus systems in order, and then think longer term. Read more >
From Price to Purpose
MAINTAIN GROWTH BY FINDING YOUR NICHE
Article by New Castle Insurance

Many businesses and households are struggling financially due to the pandemic and as an insurance agency, we also had to change the way we’ve conducted business. One of the biggest mindsets to get out of in today’s industry is selling on price. A valuable method that New Castle Insurance has relied on for our growth over this past year is focusing more on our “niche” market. Read more >
Message from the President
Delaware has many terrific courses, and we are fortunate to play host to one of the most prestigious professional events in 2022! The PGA Tour has announced the official dates for the 2022 BMW Championship to be played at the Wilmington Country Club. The top 70 golfers in the world will make their way to Delaware the week of August 16 - 21, 2022. Read more >
NOMINATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 3
MARVIN S. GILMAN BOWL

The Gilman Bowl was established as a tribute to small business leadership. It is named in memory of Marvin S. Gilman, who served as an exemplary leader and a paragon of small business in Delaware. We are now accepting nominations for this award of distinction to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the small businesses and nonprofit organizations of Delaware.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
STRATEGIC FORESIGHT INVESTMENTS

If only we could have a crystal ball. With the current economic situation brought on by the pandemic, predicting economic trends is important for any investor planning for their future.

Luckily for us, there is no magic involved. At StratFI, their main goal is to educate people in the art of investing and making informed decisions with their money. Read more >
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