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If asked to describe in one word the past year that Dr. Ekwensi Griffith and his medical practice, NewHealth Kansas, have experienced, one might land on ‘serendipitous.’
As an employer, how do you manage remote, teleworking employees successfully? Plan, Plan, Plan... and Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!
COVID-19 is presenting new and unique challenges for employers. These challenges are resulting in work from home solutions. As employers extend work from home options to employees, employers should be aware of federal requirements.
Productivity hasn’t been an issue for Cunningham. In fact, she says it is more productive working from home because she no longer has all of the daily interruptions.
In light of our current economic situation, many companies have been flexible allowing employees to work from home which has helped them avoid loss of business and continue to provide a high level of customer service.
On April Fool’s Day, Scott Hunsicker, owner and president of Kansas Financial Resources, called several local businesses offering to buy $3,000 to $5,000 in $50 gift cards. Fortunately for incredulous business owners, the magnanimous gesture was no joke.
“Without a strong foundation of small businesses, a community could just crumble,” said Washington. “Our business owners have been so grateful for the lifeline these grants have provided to help them pay their rent and other bills and save their employees’ jobs.”
Since reopening May 4, Chuckburger, a 65-year-old drive- thru, walk-up restaurant in East Topeka, has seen “lots of new faces and experienced the best five days of sales” in the 20 years that John Benedict has owned the establishment.
“It’s always satisfying to help someone else out, and you never know when you’re going to be the next one who needs assistance,” he said. “We never imagined this pandemic would happen and we really appreciate the efforts of people in the community willing to help us out.”
With taxes due and “an avalanche of things to juggle,” Albrecht said the funds from the HOST program and other sources “arrived just in time to let us see a little light at the end of the tunnel.”
While the Jayhawk Theatre remains indefinitely closed to audiences, it recently debuted a new live stream offering, Jayhawk Theatre Live, that allows patrons to enjoy the historic stage from the safety of their homes.
Passion for the extraordinary is what got Cheryl Clark into event planning. That same passion is helping her push her business through extraordinary circumstances.
Most people don’t realize that Vaerus Aviation has been holding events in its hangar for several years. The unique venue has hosted Advisor’s Excel Christmas parties, several weddings and numerous corporate events. And now, after partnering with Abby Wempe, owner of Along Came Abby, those who rent the venue can also utilize the services of a professional event planner.
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“We didn’t want to just open an axe throwing bar, we wanted to open one downtown. We didn’t even consider a non-downtown business,”community and help downtown thrive. We want to be a part of this community and the renaissance that is happening down here.”
“I love to see the smiles and share the joy,” Lee said. “It’s been amazing to see the response and support for Roxy’s here in Topeka, and I want everyone to know that we’re committed to creativity and a fun food experience.”
“People are just as focused on what they feed their pets as they are on what they feed their families and we strive to accommodate their increasingly complex and diverse preferences,” said Luke Livingston, plant manager.
MS Biotec is an agricultural technology success story on a global scale, operating in the state of Kansas.
Not all repetition of history is bad. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed another historically recurring event: the rise of humankind to meet an incredible challenge. Barbara Duncan gives advice on strategies to use during this time.
“We stay on top of things for people and sort through the information. I can’t imagine navigating it on my own as a consumer,” Henry said.
