The researchers developed a new analytical model that simulates economic losses brought on by disruptions of various lengths and severity on the 10 most impacted critical infrastructure sectors. Companies that invested more in worker training earlier than the pandemic have been much less prone to lay off their staff and cut back their workforces to cope with pandemic-related financial pressures, according to new Cornell University. Supporting a growing workforce and a wide range of companies, Sandia National Laboratories contributed an all-time high of $3.9 billion into the economic system throughout fiscal year 2021. The Hertz Foundation has named Wendy Connors …