The researchers developed a new analytical mannequin that simulates economic losses attributable to disruptions of varying lengths and severity on the 10 most impacted critical infrastructure sectors. Companies that invested extra in worker training earlier than the pandemic have been less likely to lay off their staff and reduce their workforces to deal with pandemic-related financial pressures, according to new Cornell University. Supporting a rising workforce and a variety of companies, Sandia National Laboratories contributed an all-time high of $3.9 billion into the economic system during fiscal year 2021. The Hertz Foundation has named Wendy Connors as its new chief …