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Erika Beras is a former reporter at Marketplace. She has covered wealth & poverty, aging and other beats for Marketplace's programs.
Employees are using the stipends to buy ergonomic chairs, wellness apps, and office equipment.
In times of crisis, existing patterns of inequality become more pronounced.
School will be remote for many kids in the fall, and parents have been scrambling to outfit their homes with schooling furniture and supplies.
The downturn in air travel has slashed airport revenue, with fees plummeting for landings, passenger use and parking.
Malls were already having a tough time before COVID-19 with the rise in online shopping. The pandemic accelerated those e-commerce trends.
Traditionally, employers question big gaps in work history. But because of the pandemic, they may be more understanding.
As its ride-sharing business declined, the company pivoted to delivery.
They’re more and more becoming one-stop shops for people who want to consolidate shopping trips.
The industry has had to change how it prepares products, pivoting from places like restaurants and arenas to grocery stores.
The league wants to keep players happy while quarantined. The athletes feel empowered to make an impact.
