Here’s news to help you in a constantly changing business environment, including trends in Michigan tourism; how to support employees with kids schooling at home; myths about cybersecurity; and more.

1. Optimistic news for Michigan tourism — While tourism is 50% lower on average nationally, Michigan is doing better with 35% less than last year’s figures. Virtual schooling could boost our tourism even more this fall. Get the full story.
2. How to support working parents with kids schooling at home — Midday breaks and modified work days are just two of the ways HR Collaborative says employers can help parents juggling work, childcare and teaching simultaneously. Discover more recommendations.

3. Want more productive meetings? Schedule shorter meetings to leave time in your schedule to reflect, prepare for the next meeting and give your brain a break. Learn how it’s done.

4. Is what you believe about data security wrong? There are many misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity circulating in the business world. Bottom Line IT debunks common cybersecurity myths in this podcast.

5. Get out of the poverty mindset — Rahkim Sabree shares how he shifted from wanting to be poor to thriving financially in this TED Talk and this article with his five lessons.

Thank you to our Friday Five sources: Crain’s Detroit Business, Grand Rapids Business Journal, Forbes, Michigan Business Network, TED Talks and Entrepreneur.

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