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During Disruptions, Paul Davis Community Service Carries On

Paul Davis continues to assist struggling organizations and communities as North America slowly resumes functions during the ongoing pandemic. Despite modified operations, we remain very committed to bettering the world we work and live in. For many of our communities, needs have increased in severity and number. We are redoubling… Read more »

Learning Best Safety Practises as Retail Stores Reopen

When the pandemic upended life in March, retailers fell into two groups: those that remained open and those that closed suddenly. As “non-essential” retail stores darkened, “essential” mass merchants, home improvement chains, grocers and drugstores took a crash course in safeguarding employees, business health and customers as they worked and… Read more »

Manufacturing Facilities Face Significant Hurdles Re-Opening During COVID-19

As companies modify operations in the COVID-19 era, manufacturers have been saddled with particularly difficult adjustments. Many of these businesses are essential – processing food, producing critical supplies, building equipment – so they must make changes while maintaining services and production. Few offer remote work options. Existing footprints and processes… Read more »

On-Site Service Providers Need To Safely Adapt To A COVID-19 World

Before COVID-19, onsite contractors at businesses and homes were common visitors welcomed with little thought about effects to employees and family. In our new normal, contractor visits raise thorny questions. Will incoming workers keep my people safe? Are these outside technicians healthy? Will I feel comfortable when they work here?… Read more »

Businesses Should Always Have Quick Access to Proper Fire Extinguishers

After the fire marshal evaluated the charred remains of a popular women’s clothing store, he delivered news that compounded the owner’s distress. Even if employees had discovered the smoke earlier, tools for quenching the smoldering materials were likely useless: the fire extinguishers had expired. He advised the owner to contact… Read more »