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The past year and a half unfolded differently than business leaders envisioned when most workplaces shuttered or moved to remote work at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Though the global business landscape is inherently dynamic, few could have imagined the multi-dimensional challenges of a deadly pandemic, or how quickly it would dramatically alter entire segments of the economy. Now, as vaccination rates climb, public health measures are eased, and workers return to many offices, executives face both enduring and emergent security challenges that require a new approach.

While return-to-work conversations at many businesses have centered on vaccination, health mitigations, and revised remote work policies, executives must consider the second- and third-order effects of the pandemic on their business, recognizing that familiar challenges like workplace violence and employee wellbeing await in a new, evolved form due to COVID-19. Put differently, the threat landscape has become more perilous in the past year, with national crime rates rising and active shooter incidents continuing along a worrying upward trajectory. Executives must adapt to this elevated threat environment by leading from the front on security resourcing, incident and crisis management plan development, and overall program maturity, leveraging a whole of leadership approach that considers traditional security considerations, new and evolved threats, and workforce mental health.

To that end, security leaders facilitating the protection of business objectives must begin to both split their focus between the new safety reality (e.g., COVID-19-related risks such as a displaced, disenfranchised, and disgruntled work force or mental health impacts from prolonged isolation, adverse health impacts, or COVID-related life changes) and the post-COVID-19 security reality. In addition to the enduring challenge of insider threats, the past year and a half has witnessed increased kinetic protest activity that seems likely to return on a cyclical basis. In addition, the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol represented a breathtaking example of the growing domestic extremism threat. With strained municipal budgets, public calls for reallocating law enforcement funding to other programs despite objections from most mayors and shifting societal views, organizations must become more self-reliant on incident response matters.

Corporate leaders need to work more closely with their leadership teams to embrace hard truths, both external and internal: financial distress, furloughs, and layoffs coupled with COVID-19-related mental health impacts are natural catalysts for employee burnout, up to and including personal crises that could result in an active assailant event. More complicated still, early detection of a troubled employee either through HR screening or a concerned colleague has been blurred by the extended remote work period for many organizations.

In building their response to this changed environment, corporate leaders must consider how to address challenges that are unique to a return-to-an-office environment for millions of pandemic-weary employees. They should consider leveraging a phased reopening to lessen the shock and potential impacts of return-to-office environments, allowing employees to slowly reacclimate to their commutes, being in close quarters with their co-workers, and separation from family. Similarly, organizations should move proactively to engage with returning employees, taking note of personal, medical, and family challenges that may have impacted their mental health and providing support services as needed. This outreach should be guided by human resource organizations but will likely require managers and supervisors to periodically check in with employees not only regarding their specific responsibilities or work products, but their overall health and the concerns they have about operating in an environment significantly changed by COVID.

Security leaders must also rethink how their traditional exercising practices and scenarios are considered and stress tested. Whereas pre-COVID-19, an organization might have tested its preparedness and response against an active-shooter scenario, a post-COVID-19 exercise must factor in a decentralized workforce, a stretched law enforcement community, an emergent domestic extremism movement, and an active populace potentially unsettled by a flare-up of the pandemic, social justice protests, or political violence. Business and security leaders must work together through steering committees or related processes to reinvigorate exercise planning by considering crisis convergence scenarios, such as a protest spilling into company property during a localized COVID-19 variant outbreak, leading to multi-dimensional concerns related to workforce health and safety. In some instances, organizations may want to consider hiring off-duty or retired police officers to enhance incident response capabilities, particularly if the organization has identified credible threats to its people or facilities.

Corporate executives are skilled navigators of the global risk environment, and many deserve ample praise for keeping their organizations afloat over the past year. At the end of the day, organizations need to be prepared to address both old and new risks to understand what is possible, what is likely, and what is most consequential. Contemplating new scenarios and approaching security program maturity through the lens of a deeply fluid threat environment will help shift the focus from what was understood pre-COVID to what has changed, is novel, and is unprecedented.

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COURTESY OF WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY| Wicked Local

Watertown Free Public Library programs are free and open to all. The library isopen for browsing and checkouts, with curbside pickupavailable. Virtual programs are offered viaFacebook Live and Zoom. For information, visithttps://watertownlib.org.

Summer reading

This year, our Children's Summer Reading Program includes outdoor events, take-home crafts, reading challenges and more. Teens will get a chance to "Read It! Write It! Make It!" with a little help from Hatch Makerspace. And, of course, booklists for adults will be available at the Reference Desk. Head to http://watertownlib.org/summerto learn more and sign up.

For adults

MAD ABOUT THE MOVIES FILM DISCUSSION: "To Catch a Thief": 7 p.m. July 12, library patio. Registration required:https://bit.ly/MovieThiefWFPL.Join Kevin Carson, a Watertown resident with an MFA in filmmaking and film studies, for a discussion of "To Catch a Thief." Travel back to the golden age of American cinema and experience Alfred Hitchcock at the height of his moviemaking prowess directing Cary Grant and Grace Kelly! "To Catch a Thief" is available for Watertown residents to stream for free on Kanopy, as well as borrow on DVD from the library. Watch the movie at home, then join Kevin for a guided conversation about the film.

CONSTANTLY CLASSICS BOOK GROUP: 2 p.m. July 13, online. Our group meets weekly to watch and read along with classic works of literature.This month, were tackling Ernest Hemingway's celebrated first novel, "The Sun Also Rises."We will listen to some educational podcasts before beginningthe book, and then watch the movie version after completing a weekly roundtable discussion.Registration required: https://bit.ly/wfplclassics.

KNIT OUT! Knitting and Crochet Circle on the Patio: 3 p.m. July 13, library front patio.No registration.Come sit, knit (or crochet or craft), and socialize outside in the summer sun on our patio. Looking for knitting help? We have that, too. Knitters and crafters of all levels welcome.Bonus points if you want to craft something for ourWatertown Woodland Wonderlandinstallation!

MYSTEREY LOVERS GROUP: 7 p.m.July 13, online event.Well discuss recent books, favorite authors, and anything related to the mystery genre. Make yourself a cup of (iced) tea and hop on with us! Registration required:https://bit.ly/MysteryJulyWFPL.

MA AUDUBON: The Web of Life in that Lovely Summer Pond: 7 p.m. July 15, online.Pond life includes a wide variety of aquatic animals and plants including some turtles, frogs, and snakes as well as wading and diving birds. Join Mass Audubon Habitat and find out more about whats below the pond surface, whats at the surface, and what theyre all doing in there. Registration required:https://bit.ly/AuduPondWFPL.

COMMUNITY YOGA: 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom.Registration required: http://bit.ly/WedYogaWFPL.

For children

SUMMER READING: Through Aug. 20.As the school year winds down, theres a lot to look forward to!The Watertown Free Public Library is here to help keep your students reading on track. This year, were offering reading challenges, take-home crafts, and outdoor fun. Learn more at http://watertownlib.org/summer.

FRONT LAWN STORY TIME: Noon July 12and 11 a.m.July 15, library front lawn. No registration.Join our Children's Librarians for stories and songs on the front lawn.For families with children of all ages.

FART SYMPHONY: 4 p.m. July 14, library front lawn. No registration.Join us for a magnificent outdoor fart symphony! We'll have supplies, or you can (ahem) make your own. For children in grades K-5.

For teens

SUMMER IN THE TEEN ROOM: Read it! Write it! Make it!: Through Aug. 21.Welcome to summer! Each week, well introduce a new theme with activities you can complete at home. When you accomplish an activity, you get a free book from the book vault and a collectible pin. Register: http://watertownlib.org/teensummer.

TEEN CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: 4 p.m. July 12, online.This fun, no-pressure club is for grades 6-12 who want to try different writing styles and share what they have created. No writing experience is required. Participants will get a copy of the book "Prompt Me!" that will be used as a way to guide the group.Registration required:https://bit.ly/TeenWriteWFPL.

MAKE IT! WITH HATCH: Experience 3D Printing: 4 p.m. July 14, online. Have you had the chance to try out 3-D printing? Our friends at Hatchwill get you started by showing you some design software to help bring your ideas into reality. When you come up with your final plan, Hatch will use their 3-D printers to produce your work. You will be able to pick up your finished product at Hatch at a future date. Registration required: https://bit.ly/makeitframe.

For English learners

WALK & TALK: 10 a.m. July 9, Moody Street Bridge (195 Moody St., Waltham).Meet fellow English language learners while you get exercise and fresh air. All levels and ages are welcome. We will walk along the Charles River for 40-60 minutes and return to our starting point.

DROP-IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CONVERSATION: 6-8 p.m. July 14 in the library'sWatertown Savings Bank Room.Practice your English this summer in our drop-in conversation group on Wednesday nights. A family-friendly movie and light refreshments will be provided for children coming with caregivers. All levels welcome; no registration required.

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For example, if your goal for 2021 is to improve your health and get in shape, making exercise and good nutrition a habit will help you stick to your mission. Tools like the Verv Premium Home Workout Planner: Lifetime Subscription are beyond helpful for doing this. Verv has you covered with content on four important areas of personal wellness: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness.

For physical fitness, theres a huge library of targeted workouts to help users manage weight and build muscle, plus a 30-day challenge to boost their motivation. Those that prefer (or like to also incorporate) walking and running will find a variety of programs to follow, complete with custom-made plans and stats for tracking progress. Get moving with hours of dance and yoga content.

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COVID Vaccine Update

As of Feb. 11, an individual who accompanies a person age 75 or older to one of four mass vaccination sites to receive the vaccine will be eligible to receive the vaccine too, if they have an appointment booked. Both the companion and the individual age 75 or older must have an appointment for the same day, and both individuals must be present. Only one companion is permitted. The companion must attest that they are accompanying the individual to the appointment.

Hotline Information

The governor has opened a phone line to help those that are 75 and older with scheduling appointments that do not have access to the vaccine.

It is open Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and is only for those 75 and older. You can dial 211 and then choose the "for help with scheduling an appointment" option.

More and more appointments/locations are opening up. A location at Natick Mall will be opening up at the end of February.

Anyone having an issue can also call the COA office at 508-651-7858, and we will assist you as best we can.

Here is some information that can help you schedule an appointment.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations(search by zip code or map location).

Need a New Mask?

The COA has a supply of masks. If you need a new one, please contact the office and we will make arrangements to get one to you.

Exercise classes

Now you can start exercising at the beginning or end of the day. Your first class is free.

Every Thursday, join us for a weekly walk at 10 a.m. Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail at the Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Vinyasa Yoga

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

Tone and Stretch

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

NEW - Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Cardio, Core and More

Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and instructions. Contact the COA (508-651-7858 or coaprograms@sherbornma.org) for details.

Sand for Seniors

Are you in need of sand and salt this winter?

The Sherborn COA, along with Sherborn DPW, are happy to assist you in delivering SAND FOR SENIORS.

If you are a senior living in Sherborn and could use some sand this winter for your walkways, give us a call. We have a limited number of 5-gallon buckets that will be filled with a sand/salt mixture from the DPW garage and delivered right to your home sometime in the coming weeks by a team of dedicated volunteers and staff.

Supplies are limited, so please contact the COA office if you want to be put on the list for delivery. Call us at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherbornma.org the following information: Your name, address, and if you already have a bucket that needs refilling or if youre in need of a new bucket. Also, indicate where you would like the bucket left.

Join the Friends of the COA

The Friends of the Sherborn Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 2008 by the late Peggy Sacuto, was a longtime Sheborn resident an advocate for older adults. The Friends mission is to assist and work closely with the Sherborn COA.

Additionally, The Friends fundraise for programs, events, projects, facilities or support services for Sherborns older adults, their families and caregivers. They help to supplement the town budget which allows us to provide more offerings during the year.

They have openings for new members. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the Friends are welcome to contact one of the board members or attend an upcoming Friends board meeting. Would you like to learn more about the Friends? Contact Audrey Raycroft on how you can become involved. Her email address is: araycroft@comcast.net or call her at 508-954-2647.

Firewood for Seniors

The firewood program for those 65 and over has begun. If you are 65 and over you can order firewood (1/3 cord) on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Mens Group known as the Nipmucs will deliver it to your home. The cost is $80 for 1/3 cord. For those under 65, you can call and have your name placed on a waiting list. Your cost is $115 for the 1/3 cord.

Please call the Council on Aging office at 508-651-7858 as they will help coordinate the delivery.

The Nipmucs are looking for men to help them split wood in the Town Forest. You can contact Charlie Williams at 508-395-9049 to sign up to help. It's a great way to exercise and get some fresh air.

Sherborn Library news

The Sherborn Library now has an outdoor book drop open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Sherborn Library for their generous donation to make this possible.

The library will quarantine returns for 72 hours, so items will remain on your account for longer than usual.

SHINE Appointments

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) program offers free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. While in-person appointments are not being scheduled, help is available by phone. You can call the COA office and we will coordinate the appointment with you.

Scam Alert

Never give your Medicare number, your Social Security number, your bank account information, your credit card numbers or any other personal information to someone you do not know and trust.

Trash Pick-Up

If you are an older adult or considered to be someone at-risk if exposed to the coronavirus, please do not visit the Sherborn Transfer Station. Out of concern for the health and safety of our older adult residents and those at elevated risk, the town of Sherborn is working with Ruane & Father to provide rubbish pick-up services with the fee being waived.

Please call the COA Office at 508-651-7858 for pick-up or emailcoadirector@sherbornma.org

Connected to the Town

Please rely on reliable news sources for information. The town is working hard to keep the website updated as changes take place. Click on the red banner on the home page.

Free rides to medical appointments or treatment, along with weekly trips to Roche Brothers or Market Basket are available through the Council on Aging. Please contact us if you have any questions or for transportation voucher.

Nursing Home Hotline: The hotline is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staffers coordinate with state agencies to find answers to callers questions. Call 617-660-5399 anytime to connect with the hotline.

Alzheimers Association: 24/7 Hotline at 800-272-3900.

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DUBLIN, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Participatory Sports Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Major companies in the participatory sports market include Brunswick Bowling; Ebonite; Murrey International; QUBICAAMF and 24 Hour Fitness.

The global participatory sports market is expected to grow from $279.8 billion in 2020 to $308.17 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $416.45 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8%.

The participatory sports market consists of sales of participatory sports services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Participatory sport revenues come from participants and player attendants. This market includes sales from entry fees, merchandise and other related goods and services. The participatory sports market is segmented into golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and recreational sports centers; bowling centers and other participatory sports.

North America was the largest region in the global participatory sports market, accounting for 35% of the market in 2020. Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 30% of the global participatory sports market. Africa was the smallest region in the global participatory sports market.

Gyms and the fitness clubs have started focusing on different age groups keeping the needs and preferences of consumers. The age groups between 20 - 65 years have different physical fitness needs. The younger age groups need intense muscle building exercises such as pull-ups, dumbbell bench press, and barbell curls, while the older age groups need high impact traditional cardio workouts, and low impact fitness classes such as yoga and tai chi. The gyms and the fitness clubs have started to offer range of fitness programs to attract young as well as the older consumers.

For instance, in April 2019, 24 Hour Fitness, a US-based fitness club serving 17 US states, launched the fitness Friday program in all fitness clubs nationwide to encourage senior age groups for taking up routine exercises. The program includes active aging classes and workshops.

Fitness and health clubs are offering instructor-led group fitness classes combining workout formats. These combined formats mix traditional exercises to make exercising fun for people. Popular combined fitness formats include cycling and boxing, treadmill running and strength training, rowing and body weight training, battle rope training and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

This enables fitness trainers to effectively engage members during the exercise. These fitness formats enhance the workout experience and produce better results than traditional exercises. Hashing, ZUU, Clubbercise, Gorilla Circus and Zumba step are common combined fitness formats.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Report Structure

3. Participatory Sports Market Characteristics 3.1. Market Definition 3.2. Key Segmentations

4. Participatory Sports Market Product Analysis 4.1. Leading Products/ Services 4.2. Key Features and Differentiators 4.3. Development Products

5. Participatory Sports Market Supply Chain 5.1. Supply Chain 5.2. Distribution 5.3. End Customers

6. Participatory Sports Market Customer Information 6.1. Customer Preferences 6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth

7. Participatory Sports Market Trends and Strategies

8. Impact of COVID-19 on Participatory Sports

9. Participatory Sports Market Size and Growth 9.1. Market Size 9.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.2.1. Drivers of the Market 9.2.2. Restraints on the Market 9.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.3.1. Drivers of the Market 9.3.2. Restraints on the Market

10. Participatory Sports Market Regional Analysis 10.1. Global Participatory Sports Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion) 10.2. Global Participatory Sports Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region 10.3. Global Participatory Sports Market, Growth and Market Share Comparison, by Region

11. Participatory Sports Market Segmentation 11.1. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

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Golf Courses and Country Clubs

Skiing Facilities

Marinas

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Bowling Centers

Other Participatory Sports

11.2. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Revenue Source, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

Membership

Merchandising

Others

11.3. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

12. Participatory Sports Market Metrics 12.1. Participatory Sports Market Size, Percentage of GDP, 2015-2025, Global 12.2. Per Capita Average Participatory Sports Market Expenditure, 2015-2025, Global

Companies Mentioned

Brunswick Bowling

Ebonite

Murrey International

QUBICAAMF

24 Hour Fitness

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04 April 2020, Hamburg: The yoga teachers Benita and Immanuel Grosser at the beginning of a yoga ... [+] lesson, which they stream live on the Internet via smartphone. The yoga center "Y8" in Hamburg-Eimsbttel, a non-profit association and art space, broadcasts several classes daily via live stream. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Company drinks, subsidized meals, gym memberships, massages, manicures and pizza nights. Not so long ago these were some of the benefits office workers enjoyed as businesses sought to attract and retain top talent. But with people now working from home, and likely to do so for some time, employee priorities have changed and employers are having to adapt. So, how are organizations flexing to meet the new demands of a largely at-home workforce? And what are some of the challenges they face in the future as we move towards a more hybrid working model?

In-Office Perks

Before the pandemic, employee benefits typically focused on the in-office experience, starting with the office space itself. Thats where employees spent most of their time, so it made sense that it should be as fun and inspiring as possible. In the fiercely competitive Silicon Valley, tech innovators earned a particular reputation for lavish perks and office environments designed for work, play, relaxation and even sleep. Rooftop running tracks, workplace cafeterias serving up haute cuisine, games rooms, libraries, yoga studios, not to mention sleep and nap pods for those needing a quick refresh between assignments every need was catered for as companies fought in the war for talent.

Wellbeing Takes Center Stage

However, now that the office is out of the equation, businesses are having to look at the employee experience afresh. Their challenge? To support and reward their people when everyone is working in different places, at a time when peoples responsibilities and priorities have changed. As Mark Stelzner, Founder of HR consultancy IA, points out, employers today are not only stewards of the employees they serve, but of their extended family and benefits need to reflect that.

In this new world of work, physical and mental wellbeing have taken on a whole new significance. Employees now are looking to their employers to help them do their job effectively and cope with the challenges they face in their new blended personal and professional life. According to Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward Gateway, a companys wellbeing offering is likely to be the number question candidates ask prospective employers or research ahead of interview. Firms that do well at wellbeing will see talent stay and join. Those that dont, will struggle.

What wellbeing support looks like will vary from one company to the next, but options include access to virtual fitness platforms and meditation apps such as Wellbeats and Headspace, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and personal fitness budgets that can be spent on, for example, sports gear and exercise equipment. Some companies such as Pinterest have even moved their regular exercise classes online so that employees can continue to work out from home. Expect to see this focus on wellbeing continue as employers increasingly realize that happy, healthy employees are engaged and productive employees.

Holistic Wellbeing Support

An important part of overall wellbeing, financial health has been seriously compromised during the pandemic. According to National Endowment for Financial Education research, four in five Americans are stressedabout their personal finances due to the current crisis. This is hardly surprising given how many people have lost their jobs in the past year or taken a pay cut, or have perhaps experienced a drop in household income due to their partner being out of work. As a result, were seeing a new wave of benefits aimed at providing employees with essential financial support. These include discount schemes offering savings on household appliances, home office grants enabling employees to buy what they need to work effectively from home, or access to financial planners or subsidized child care assistance. In future, as more people work from home, Play Consultings Marcus Thornley thinks we may start to see home utility grants, whereby employers contribute to work-from-home costs such as Wi-Fi, heating and electricity.

Flexible Working

Flexible working is still very important; employees surveyed by Tiger Recruitment said it was their number three priority when looking for a new role, after salary and job security. However, employees see it as a given. Theyve enjoyed the flexibility theyve experienced during the pandemic and are intent on keeping it up. It changes the rat race model of being chained to a desk in an office 40+ hours a week, said one survey respondent, while another remarked, I just dont want to go back to commuting 4+ hours a day and having a 9-5 regime. A new twist on flexible working, employers are increasingly offering more flexible hours to accommodate people who are currently juggling childcare and homeschooling alongside their regular job. Employers who continue to offer flexible hours will find that they can open up their talent pools to underrepresented groups who will now be able to work alongside their other (caring) responsibilities.

Flexible Benefits

As for the future of employee benefits, and adapting to how were likely to work after the pandemic, the watchword is flexibility. Every employee needs different kinds of support, so a benefits program that is flexible in nature, that allows employees to have benefits that are right for them, is key, says Reward Strategys Robert Hicks.

That means an employee benefits offering that is sufficiently broad and can be personalized to the individual, wherever and however they work, and whatever is important to them. And as more people work from home, its vital that employers clearly communicate those benefits and ensure that employees know the value of using them and how they can access them at the point of need.

Post-pandemic, with many companies planning to reduce or do away with their office space, employee benefits are going to have to work harder than ever. The benefits a company chooses to offer speaks volumes about the business, the culture and the extent to which it values its people. And for organizations serious about attracting and retaining the talent they need to get through these difficult times and emerge stronger on the other side, employee benefits are no longer a nice-to-have but a necessary part of doing business.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: GSV) (TSX: GSV) (Gold Standard or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Capital Markets and including Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial Inc., PI Financial Corp., Haywood Securities Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., and TD Securities Inc. (collectively the Underwriters). A total of 39,215,000 common shares of the Company (Shares), which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the Underwriters, were sold at a price of C$0.88 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of C$34,509,200 (the Offering).

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for development, permitting, and exploration activities at South Railroad Project and for general corporate purposes.

We wish to thank our existing shareholders for their continued support in our financing, as well as welcome our new shareholders to Gold Standard, said Jason Attew, President and CEO. With the net proceeds from the Offering, we expect to be financed through the completion of our Feasibility Study and be able to continue enhancing the South Railroad Project.

The Offering was made pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated February 11, 2021 (the Prospectus Supplement) to the Companys short form base shelf prospectus dated September 28, 2020 (the Base Shelf Prospectus) filed in all the provinces and territories of Canada, and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) as part of the Companys registration statement on Form F-10 (the Registration Statement) under the U.S./Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System. Copies of the Prospectus Supplement and the Base Shelf Prospectus are available on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com, and copies of the Prospectus Supplement and the Registration Statement will be available on EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov.

About Gold Standard

Gold Standard is developing the South Railroad Project, an open pit, heap leach gold project located in Elko County, Nevada. The project is part of a +21,000 hectare land package on the Carlin Trend, and is 100% owned or controlled by Gold Standard. The goal of the Company is to become the low-cost junior producer of choice in Nevada, one of the premier mining jurisdictions in the world.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements about the expected use of proceeds from the Offering. Such forward-looking statements reflect managements current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company, including that the Company will use the proceeds from the Offering as currently anticipated. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks uncertainties and other factors include, among others: that the Company may not use the proceeds from the Offering as currently expected; that the Company may not be successful in developing and/or operating the South Railroad Project; that the South Railroad Project may never be placed into production; that the Company may not successfully commence or complete the EIS process on the timelines expected, or at all; the results from our exploration programs, global financial conditions and volatility of capital markets, uncertainty regarding the availability of additional capital, fluctuations in commodity prices; title matters; and the additional risks identified in our filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR in Canada (available at http://www.sedar.com) and with the SEC on EDGAR (available at http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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MACOMB COUNTY, MI More than $4.1 million in grant funding has been disbursed among 766 businesses in Macomb County, helping the businesses feeling the effects of emergency orders issued amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic retain about 6,800 jobs, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday.

In all, about $52.5 million in relief has been awarded to nearly 6,000 small businesses across Michigan through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program, Whitmer said.

"The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program provides crucial support to Michigan's small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic," Whitmer said. "These grants, combined with additional business relief efforts offered by the MEDC, will create a strong foundation for Michigan's long-term economic recovery. As we distribute the safe and effective vaccine and work to end the pandemic once and for all, I will continue partnering with leaders across the state and urging passage of the MI COVID Recovery plan to provide relief for our small businesses, protect public health and jumpstart our economy."

With restrictions still in place for exercise facilities, Maxwell said she needed the help she received from the grant, which was awarded by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.

"Until a large percentage of the population is vaccinated against COVID19, I can't get all of my clients back," she said. "I'm dependent on grants and other assistance available to me. While I'm very thankful to be a Survival Grant recipient, I'd rather be fully back to business and helping my community get and stay healthy."

The program allowed for grants of up to $20,000 to be awarded to businesses that are fully closed, with grants of up to $15,000 awarded to businesses that have been partially closed, or otherwise are open and can demonstrate an impact, according to a news release.

A total of 5 percent of overall funding for the program was able to go toward administrative costs of the economic development organizations administering the grants, officials said.

The Michigan Small Business Survival Grants program was administered by 15 local or nonprofit economic development organizations across the state.

"The Michigan Small Business Survival Program is providing significant support to small businesses helping to get them through this critical time and on the path to economic recovery," said MEDC CEO Mark A. Burton. "We are thankful for the efforts of our economic development partners, who worked swiftly and diligently to deliver these vital financial resources within their regions and create a path toward economic recovery for small businesses throughout Michigan."

In total, the MEDC has now launched 23 COVID-19 relief and recovery programs that have supported 24,460 businesses in the state and helped to retain nearly 200,000 jobs across all 83 counties.

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Consumer tech journalist Jennifer Jolly talks about apps and tech products that help her maintain her fitness and overall health. USA TODAY

More than 50% of Americans made the same New Year's resolution this year to do more exercise and improve their fitness according to a recent poll by international data and analytics group YouGov. By the second week of February though some 80% of us give up, and go right back to bad habits and old excuses.

My longtime go-to: Tomorrow, Ill exercise tomorrow.

Sound familiar? Yeah, it did for me too until I spent the last few months trying out more than 20 different fitness apps and gadgets. I used each one at least three times, adoring some, abhorring others.

Within the first week, some clear patterns emerged. Todays top exercise apps and gadgets are not one size fits all and the best ones available reflect that.

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The bright and bubbly Instagram-inspired app my 19-year old daughter uses stands in stark contrast to the no-nonsense austere aesthetics of the one my bike-riding buddy swears by. And both of those are dramatically different from the apps my yoga-loving husband or CrossFit fanatic sister-in-law now use most days of the week no matter what.

Consumer tech journalist Jennifer Jolly with the Freeletics app, which uses artificial intelligence to personalize fitness.(Photo: Roddy Blelloch, Special to USA TODAY)

As fitness apps evolve, so does their ability to tap into what motivates you you in particular to stick with them. For some people forking out the yearly membership up front is enough to keep them committed. But for the rest of us, accountability comes in many different forms, from tapping into a social network to the latest human-modeled artificial intelligence-based mindset coaching.

Heres a few examples of whats happening at the intersection of tech and fitnessto motivate, inspire, and up your stick-to-itiveness for good.

Freeletics (iOS, Android), is one of the newest fitness app entries to the U.S. market using a powerful blend of AI, psychology, and sport science to make it feel like you have a personal trainer in your pocket.

I have to admit though, it was not love at first tap for me and the newly updated app, but rather a slow burn that turned into absolute obsession (in a good way). Oh sure, its the most popular personalized AI-based fitness app in the world, with more than 50 million users in 175 countries globally. But its still relatively new to the U.S., and I think a little of its magic was lost in translation until I really figured it all out.

The app offers more than 300 different exercises and1 trillion possible workout combinations, according to a company fact sheet, tailored for everyone from beginners to elite athletes. You pick how much time you have and what you want to work on strength, general fitness, weight loss, etc. and whether you want to integrate equipment like barbells or jump ropes, or stick with body-weight only moves. Audio and video guides provide step-by-step sequences for your workouts, and theyre easy to follow.

The Freeletics app, available for iOS and Android, uses artificial intelligence, psychology, and sport science to act as your personal trainer in your pocket.(Photo: Freeletics)

Most of the sessions involve some form of high intensity interval training (HIIT). An average 20-minute workout might include a handful of exercises you complete three times total, such as squats, burpees, sit-ups, planks and push-ups. The AI coach learns from your feedback, so be honest. Thats how it gets really good.

You can do a limited free version, but the subscriptions programs which start around $2.69 a month are worth checking out for the near psychic-level of personalization it offers.

I have it set up to use three times a week, for 20 minutes at a time. Whenever I tap the app though, I can adjust workouts based on how my achy knee or sore shoulder feels that day, and work it into my already solid trail running routine. It took just two weeks to see and feel tailored results.

I have had this experience before with a $100/hour personal trainer. To get it now from an app is a really pleasant surprise.

We want to give (people)the right plan and guidance to reach their goals, on their terms, and ultimately lead to a long-term behavior change so they can continue leading that lifestyle for the rest of their lives, Freeletics CEO Daniel Sobhani wrote to me in an email.

Most of us have a favorite teacher from some point of our lives who seemed to speak to our soul in a way that made us want to be our best selves. Like Oprah. That same concept goes for the latest fitness app luminaries, streaming hours of inspiration onto a screen near you.

Ally Love hosts Pelotons Sundays with Love sessions in a way that helps build a community around fitness.(Photo: Peloton)

Two people I found at the start of our shelter-in-place days who do this for me now are BODY by Blogilates' Cassey Ho, and Pelotons Sundays with Love host Ally Love. Their classes are perfect for all the right reasons you sweat (and swear) and get an amazing full body workout. But the extra ingredient is their ability to connect with you in a way that feels supportive and dare I say, spiritual? Its kind of like going to church, but not in a particularly religious kind of way.

Going through a tough experience with someone is a lot less painful than doing it alone, Ho wrote in an email when I asked her advice on this whole topic. She says workout buddies can be a big key to success, but accountability and support doesnt have to come from anyone you actually know in real life.

Your workout buddy can be a friend you met on Instagram. Being able to share an accomplishment with someone who gets it, and makes you feel proud of your hard work. Genuine support is what you should be seeking, she wrote.

The BODY by Blogilates app has challenges and programs to keep you motivated.(Photo: BODY by Blogilates)

For me in this case, Ho is the workout buddy shes talking about. She makes sense of the world and adds a touch of empathy to her instruction that goes beyond bending my body around on the floor.

Every person whos in a long-term, committed relationship with an exercise app says the same thing. They feel part of a tribe, a movement, a group who just gets them. Its a powerful pull in these pandemic times.

Even my 76-year old Mom is in on the trend. I use the free YouTube workouts from HASfit. Its perfect for me. I found it by Googling exercises for seniors.

HASfit stands for heart and soul fitness according to its website. When I ask my Mom if she belongs to #HASfitTRIBE, she says, tribes are very in these days, arent they? But Im not on Instagram, so I guess Im not in the club.

People are really looking for a place to belong, to be accountable, and to become healthy more easily from their own home, Katy Neville, lead trainer for new fitness/wellness app cure.fit, told me over the phone.

The cure.fit app has fitness classes for dance, yoga and strength training, as well as meditation and nutrition offerings.(Photo: cure.fit)

Most new apps let you try them for free for anywhere from a week to a month, then charge a subscription fee after that (cure.fit gives you a free seven-day trial, then $6.25 monthly or $74.99 annually). Its actually fun to take a bunch of them for a test-drive first. Like me, youll see patterns emerge as to what actually works best for you.

Whats your why? Thats what you have to ask yourself first and figure out before you spend money or make a commitment that doesnt actually work for you, Neville said. Do you want to run a 10K, get leaner arms and abs before summer, or lose that quarantine-15 weight youve put on since the pandemic started?

Theres now an app thats perfect for everyone, but they are not one-size fits all. Its a slippery slope, Neville said. Most important of all, dont be too hard on yourself.Weve all been through enough. And yes wellness is becoming easier to do from home, but that doesnt mean we should get harder on ourselves.

The other big insight here revolves around what keeps you coming back for more, and its hard to find a better example than Peloton.

I was one of the earliest reviewers of the connected bike back in 2015, and have used it a few times a week ever since then. This kind of addictive adoption is unheard of in the world of at-home fitness equipment and offers several key ingredients to the secret sauce of stick-to-itiveness: Peloton provides connection, community, competition, and camaraderie, in a way that actually works for real people in our very real lives.

You feel like you know the instructors and like theyre speaking directly to you. Sometimes, they actually are speaking directly to you.

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Peloton is the biggest name in the world of exercise bikes, with sales of the trendy bikes surging 172% in the fourth quarter of 2020 alone.(Photo: Peloton)

"I see you Jenn J. in Northern California! Keep your cadence up, you're doing great! Go, go, GOOOOO," is still one of my all time favorite shout-outs from my spiritual spin-sister Christine M D'Ercole.

As long as you can afford it, of course. Peloton bikes cost $1,895, and treadmills run $2,495, plus $39 a month for the membership to all of the classes.

Peloton does offer a wide array of classes beyond the bike or treadmill, including strength training, yoga, meditation, and more. You can use their app for free for 30-days, then its $12.99 a month after that.

Don't be afraid to experiment and explore because among all the apps and online instructors out there, there's likely a perfect fit for you.

Jennifer Jolly is an Emmy Award-winning consumer tech columnist and host of USA TODAY's digital video show TECHNOW. Email her atjj@techish.com. Follow her on Twitter:@JenniferJolly.

The views and opinions expressed in this column are the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.

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Physical activity practices evolved with the new normal. With the gyms closed, online gymnastics, outdoor exercise, among other ways to stay in shape, began. In 2021, it is possible that many of the changes of 2020 in this area, will become normal. More people will be physically active at home instead of going to a gym with many people.

For sports performance and physical education expert, Samantha Clayton, the focus will be on good psychophysical fitness and the increase in technological tools that help us boost routines, both at home, at work or during a trip.

Last year, the popularity of subscription and on-demand exercise programs skyrocketed and will continue to grow in 2021. In addition to the ease and accessibility they offer to exercise anytime, anywhere, many also developed a user base dedicated that created virtual communities to provide support and motivation to its members, commented Clayton.

Also, for the expert, the rise of subscription-based exercise programs will continue this year with a greater variety of types of classes, content and more personalized options according to the specific interests and objectives of lovers of physical activity. Demand for home fitness equipment was higher than ever in 2020. Some companies saw a significant increase in sales and delays in ordering fitness equipment were frequent last year. Demand is likely to continue throughout 2021.

This could be more than a passing trend. Nor is it necessary to spend a fortune on equipment; many people were extremely innovative and creative, and they used items that they had at home to improve their exercise routine or incorporated new movements into housework, said the expert.

Since many people still work from home, they have more and more free time and are bored. The stress of being indoors causes many people to do physical activity in contact with nature to take a much-needed mental break.

Outdoor activities like walking or running, with app-assisted programs, are becoming increasingly popular and will continue to set the trend this new year, added Clayton. Among the outdoor activities that became popular is skating. Not only is this a great physical activity for your legs and glutes, its fun too! Skates are a highly sought-after item, and manufacturers are reportedly struggling to meet overwhelming demand with limited products, high sales rates and large backorders, explained the sports performance expert.

In the wake of the Pandemic and its effects on peoples mental health, yoga and meditation are increasingly being chosen to strengthen the body and mind. Many wellness apps and classes were also created for this.

Staying in shape also means maintaining a good frame of mind and finding ways to relax, breathe, and avoid stress. We all want 2021 to be a year full of hope and with many options to stay in shape, perhaps it will be an incredible year of exercise, concluded Clayton.

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