Trade shows, weddings, vacations, family visits. Humans are social animals and it’s in our nature to stay connected. For hundreds of years, we were bound to paper mail at best. Then, air travel changed that all. But now with travel being risky (if even available), how are people adapting? The first thing you could […]
Both businesses and individuals have taken the COVID health emergency as an opportunity to bring their operations online. As the number of remote financial transactions grows, more and more companies are trying to capitalize on this trend. However, with billions of dollars circulating online, financial software needs to be safer than ever before. First, how […]
We’re finally beginning to understand how to care for our physical health in the pandemic. Wear your mask, keep a safe distance from other people, avoid crowded and poorly ventilated spaces. Simple enough, right? But what about the health of your finances? Just like your own well-being, there are simple measures you can take to […]
While we were gently easing into digitized life, the world decided it had other plans in mind. The infrastructure was there, but now tech has to adapt to the broad capabilities it has to serve. Is it ethical to record data on employees’ health? How do you keep workers safe without overstepping privacy limitations? But […]
When the world went digital, so did finance. Unlike many industries, finance had a fairly easy transition from in-person to virtual life. That said, when you consider how common things like virtual banking and virtual bill pay were even before the pandemic, it’s hardly a mystery why. But, does this current success predict a smooth […]
What good is your data doing if it’s not being used? While there are plenty of Salesforce apps for lenders, they’re only good if you understand how to use them. Fragmented data across multiple programs is harder to keep track of and interpret, costing crucial insights into borrowers. How can you get the most out […]
With mounting financial pressure on borrowers and lenders, the economy is fighting to recover from the pandemic. Lenders and investors sat cautiously after the 2008 recession, leaving struggling businesses limited resources. However, will they act quicker this time? Due to advances in risk assessment technology and lessons from 2008, the answer looks like a yes. […]
Under normal circumstances, businesses facing financial hardship have a number of options to help weather the storm. The financial stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, are far from normal. So, what does this mean both for lenders and borrowers? Disruptions affecting supply chains and cash-positions eliminate the option to simply return to normal even […]
Curious how to navigate communications in a post-Covid landscape? “As nations struggle to balance a safe return to economic productivity, the livelihoods of millions will be affected – but the financial sector can help to ease people’s anxieties.” With that being the case, communication is all the more important to not only keep business running, […]
How is your company making changes and adjustments to accommodate for social distancing? Maybe town hall meetings, or virtual happy hours? How about hosting a virtual Black Tie event? https://www.salesforce.org/3-creative-ways-nonprofits-rethinking-virtual-fundraising
