The future of innovation in the global economy is built firmly on a foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Leaders in STEM can be found in just about every industry and business sector. Not surprisingly, these innovators often find a springboard for their work while they are still in school. We’ve gathered seven of today’s […] Read Article “7 Great Young Minds in STEM”
Virtual Reality (VR) has finally found a permanent and progressive place in medicine. The technology found its roots within medicine more than a decade ago, but was never used regularly until recently. Refined and applied, the opportunity for this tech to transform the medical field is within reach. Global Virtual Reality Medical Training On April 14, 2016, the […] Read Article “Virtual Reality is transforming medicine”
The Millennial takeover has arrived. That’s right. As of 2015, Millennials are the largest proportion of the workforce. Technology and positive economic conditions have made the world of work different for this group – and many employers are feeling the resulting intergenerational tension. You might be feeling it to. Don’t sweat it. Adecco is coming […] Read Article “The Millennialisms: Quick Tips for Managing Millennials”
Apple CEO Tim Cook took a bold stance on women in technology. “I think it’s our fault – ‘our’ meaning the whole tech community,” he said. “We haven’t done enough to reach out and show young women that it’s cool to do it and how much fun it can be.” Cook also pointed to what […] Read Article “We Need More Women in IT”
Work isn’t just work, it’s a part of our lives. For many of us, it’s one of the biggest parts of our lives. We get up, we get dressed and we get ready to face the day. In light of recent tragedies, you may find that facing the day is more difficult than usual. As […] Read Article “How Employers Can Help During a Tragedy”
Today, Joe Biden has announced the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changes, impacting an estimated 4.2 million working Americans. The FLSA is the federal law that governs overtime pay and other labor issues. Although the changes became law today, covered employers are not required to implement them until December 1st of 2016. The changes […] Read Article “The Real Deal Behind The FLSA Overtime Regulations”
The Mentor Small businesses can’t always afford traditional training and development programs. Fortunately, hiring technically talented professional who are also gifted teachers, offsets training and development challenges. These internal teachers eliminate the need to spend money on outside resources and can convey valuable institutional knowledge. Mentors also educate new hires on company culture, processes and […] Read Article “5 People Every Small Business Needs Now”
The U.S. is the global leader in medical devices with a market size of $110 billion that is expected to reach $133 billion in 2016. And it will continue to grow. From an increase in demand to the constant churn of new devices and innovative technologies there will always be something new to develop and […] Read Article “Why Work in Medical Device”
Longer life expectancies are increasing the demand for medical devices. In the U.S. there are 76 million baby boomers and the number of Americans age 65 or older will double over the next 30 years. And baby boomers have already started to make an impact. With more active lifestyles than past generations and the ease […] Read Article “Baby Boomers’ Impact on Medical Device”
By extending healthcare coverage to a projected 27 million more Americans, the Affordable Care Act will increase the demand for medical devices. To add to that, a study by Wells Fargo Securities finds that health reform will increase medical device sales by 3.6% through 2022. This is not all that surprising, especially with the increased demand […] Read Article “Impact of the Medical Device Excise Tax”