The major challenge for organizations this year will be responding to a workplace and a workforce that have changed more dramatically and fundamentally than we’ve seen in recent history. The choices companies make in the next six months will define their success and growth — or lack thereof — for the long-term. As many start
What's in store for higher education's post-pandemic future? The latest Educause Horizon Report has identified the trends, technologies and practices shaping teaching and learning in the wake of COVID-19. The potential lasting effects of the pandemic "loomed large" in the trend selection this year, the report stated, emphasizing that although it remains to be seen
Recruiters often emphasize the importance of "soft" skills like leadership, teamwork and communication—skills that are not specific to any particular job and can be applied to any role that a worker takes on. Both job candidates and HR departments may need to re-evaluate their approach to these skills because while they are not technical, they
In developing economies, stimulating growth through entrepreneurship will be crucial to address rising unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A forthcoming study suggests governments in these markets can redesign their policies aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship, starting with identifying the needs of local entrepreneurs. Governments can act as "connectors, evaluators and interlocutors" to support local entrepreneurs.
The Oscars giveth, and the Oscars taketh away. With a smaller red carpet, socially distanced guests of honor and a colorfully avant-grade roster of winners, the 93rd Academy Awards Sunday at LA’s Union Station made for a night of edge-of-seat television after a year without the thrill of going to a movie theater. And this year’s
Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 56% of U.S. workers have jobs that are at least partially compatible with working remotely. And a Gallup poll showed that half of Americans currently working remotely would rather continue even after pandemic restrictions lift. With a post-pandemic rush to prepare commercial buildings for the full or hybrid return of staff and
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines and our daily lives for more than a year. Medical News Today has covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into the deep racial disparities that COVID-19 has helped unmask. However, this has not stopped us
For the past few years, headlines have abounded about how robots are going to take over — specifically people’s jobs. It’s true robots have been taking on more mundane tasks, but there’s more to the story. A recent McKinsey report found that more companies were pursuing automation in 2020. However, many of the organizations surveyed
A digital marketing specialist explains how tech keeps this manufacturing association humming. How does an association committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry reach diverse but niche audiences at varying stages of a buyers’ journey? If you are Amanda Krigner, Senior Digital Marketing Specialist II at the nonprofit manufacturing association SME, you turn to
The pandemic forced dozens of educational technologies upon educators, often intensifying the logistical headaches and personal heartaches of remote learning. Teachers remain acutely aware of what is not working, yet I have not met one who plans to abandon all tech post-pandemic. Teachers today often discuss which tools have earned an enduring place in their
