 Energy Dept. Boosts Outlook for Oil & Gas Prices
The U.S. Department of Energy says pump prices this spring and summer will average $3.70 with a barrel of oil averaging $102.
The report says there is "significant uncertainty surrounding the forecast" and pump prices could spike above $4 this summer, which would threaten the all-time reached at the beginning of the recession three years ago. For more information, read article at abcnews.com
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Higher productivity cuts jobs now, pays off in long term
One reason U.S. employers are hiring slowly and unemployment is at 9% more than 18 months into the recovery is that employers are increasing productivity. Services firms and manufacturers alike cut their staffs sharply in the recession as sales plunged, and they found ways to do more with fewer workers.
Productivity is the economy's output per labor hour. It typically falls sharply early in recessions as companies hold on to workers even as output falls on the belief they'll need them in the upswing. But in recent downturn and the 2001 slump, employers slashed in anticipation of falling sales and then kept cutting, wringing more from each employee and boosting profits even as sales grew modestly. For full article, visit USAToday.com
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Companies up commitment to sustainability
More than two-thirds of businesses are strengthening their commitment to sustainability according to a new study. This is the second annual study that the two have put together, and the new study is based on data gathered from more than 3,100 corporate leaders representing every major industry and region of the world. A commitment to sustainability can pay dividends: Nearly 50% of survey respondents said 'improved brand reputation' is perceived as the biggest benefit of aggressively addressing sustainability issues.
For more information on this study visit Boston.com
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Mold Remediation in Schools & Commercial Buildings
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has compiled guidelines for the remediation/cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings; designed to protect the health of building occupants and remediators. Created for building managers, custodians, and others who are responsible for commercial building and school maintenance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Vendor-Client Relationship
As technology continues to thrive, agencies and corporations are teaming up with vendors to make processes easier, cultivate and report data, and even help with traditional media efforts. The trust factor has many companies going with vendors that are recommended by peers, without really knowing the why or the how of such a decision. It is important for vendors to have a quality product that meets all base needs and support.
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