There is a "strong risk" of modern slavery in the global construction sector and its material supply chains, according to a recent LexisNexis report . The report found that forced labor and other exploitation that constitutes modern slavery...
When a disaster or bad publicity strikes a company, PR agencies and departments earn their keep. Of course, not every organization will thrive under tough circumstances. These events separate good PR teams that can provide positive return on investment...
Several months ago, we highlighted news that Kroger was phasing out plastic grocery bags as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment . The national grocery chain is not alone. When it comes to addressing food supply chain risk, corporate...
In rare displays of bipartisanship, state legislative coalitions of liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans are overhauling sentencing procedures and making other important changes in criminal justice laws. Legislatures in Alabama and Maryland...
Public relations operations are a little different today than in the past, and failing to take the changes into account could harm your agency or department. Skills that were highly relevant only a few years ago could fail you now, and progress in the...
Our series on PESTLE risk monitoring concludes with an exploration of the “E” risk—Environmental—and the diverse ways in which it impacts organizations. “Risk is like fire: If controlled it will help you; if uncontrolled...
The popular shopping event Black Friday attracted nearly 154 million consumers in stores and online in 2016, per National Retail Federation data. While this revenue opportunity certainly benefits shopping establishments across the world, some stores are...
What’s the most debated topic of this year’s U.S. presidential campaign? According to a recent Washington Post article , it’s not the border wall, terrorism or emails: It’s the media’s coverage of Donald Trump. More specifically...
It's indisputable that promoting a company or brand consists of different processes today, than even a few years ago. Social networks are now omnipresent methods of contact between companies and individuals, and barriers between the parties are falling...
Fundraising and donations during the holidays are big business - it’s not called the Season of Giving for nothing! Extending out of old religious traditions of helping the poor at Christmas time and reaching into the 21st century, people still feel...
Every year after Thanksgiving comes to an end and families gear up for Christmas, the Black Friday frenzy begins. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the year, retailers discount their hottest must have items and shoppers brave the crowds by...
It’s been 9 1/2 years since the last U.S. recession - the second-longest period between economic downturns on record. The economy still appears to be going strong. But there are signs trouble may not be far off. The good news for states is that...
Below is a guest post by Maureen Ramos, Client Manager at LexisNexis. Media intelligence and research are crucial to your success, but the prospect of identifying insights from the constant flow of information that is being created can be daunting...
Access to information has never been more freely available. The development of the open internet and the creation of search engines to sort information for users means that anyone can get their hands on any information. What does all this mean for the...
Are you reaching for the stars? Yes... the stars. And by stars, we mean star donors. The donors that will help you exceed your yearly fundraising goals. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are more than 1.5 million nonprofit...
Nearly three weeks have passed since Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico. Since then, at least 43 people have died , 84 percent of the territory remains without power, 37 percent of its citizens don't have access to drinking water...
“Focus on the positive.” It’s practically a mantra these days as individuals strive—in both private and professional lives—to manage stress more effectively. But there are other familiar expressions—like “forewarned...
This Sunday, football fans will be gathering—at the stadium as well as in living rooms and sports bars across the country—to watch the Super Bowl. And it’s not just the sports fans who will tune in. Despite the fact that many consumers...
Remember the movie Captain Phillips from a couple years ago? It told the true story of the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. It was dramatic, memorable—and to a point, accurate. But there’s a hidden, perhaps less...
All eyes are on Rio as athletes from around the world converge for the Summer Games, but these days, rather than touting the backstories of Olympic hopefuls, many headlines decry allegations of corruption—whether it’s bribery related to site...
Development of autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle technologies by Google, Tesla Motors and others has been progressing rapidly in recent years. But state efforts to regulate the testing and operation of self-driving cars on public roads have been moving...
Picture this: You're responsible for managing your brand's internet presence when suddenly you realize you've become the victim of a security breach. Do you panic? Or do you have a plan in place to keep you grounded? According to Cybersecurity...
It’s not unheard of for TV shows—like Saturday Night Live—or parody news sites—like The Onion—to bend the latest headlines to their will for the sake of comedy. But recently, headlines have trumpeted a disturbing trend: the...
It was a clash of old and new. In the lobby of Brussels’ Plaza Hotel were ornate chandeliers, royal portraits and a marble staircase. In the adjacent conference room, compliance officers from across Europe were discussing how the latest trends in...
Every December the SNCJ staff breaks out our crystal ball to foresee what issues might dominate legislative agendas in the coming year. Over the next two weeks Associate Editor Korey Clark and I will share thumbnails of what we think some of those issues...