Networking is about establishing mutually beneficial relationships, not franticly gathering business cards and phone numbers as fast as you can, and to do so you have to do more than speed through a conversation. Continue reading… “Infographic shows how to become a master networker”
College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce
A new report shows that spring college enrollment dropped nearly 2% from last year. Millennials are heading back to work, causing declining revenues in the educational sector. Continue reading… “College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce”
Software that can predict when you’ll leave your job
Usually attracting little notice, updating your resume is something that could now alert recruiters to keep their eye on you and possibly lead to new jobs you haven’t even applied for. Continue reading… “Software that can predict when you’ll leave your job”
Why people are thriving in coworking spaces
Is there something special about coworking spaces? Researchers who have, for years, studied how employees thrive were surprised to discover that people who belong to them report levels of thriving that approach an average of 6 on a 7-point scale. Continue reading… “Why people are thriving in coworking spaces”
By 2025 autonomous cars could eliminate millions of jobs and reshape our economy
Most people, including experts, think that with the large hurdles that exist for widespread adoption, the transition to driverless vehicles will come slowly over the coming few decades. This could be a significant underestimation. Continue reading… “By 2025 autonomous cars could eliminate millions of jobs and reshape our economy”
FTC paving the way for direct-to-consumer cars
Last Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission derided legislative attempts to prevent consumers from buying cars directly from manufacturers in a strongly worded blog post. Continue reading… “FTC paving the way for direct-to-consumer cars”
Zappos bold new management change
At the end of April, 210 employees left Zappos because they don’t like Holacracy®, a new flat management system that the company is moving to. Continue reading… “Zappos bold new management change”
Tesla: demand for Powerwall battery storage will outpace electric cars
Tesla Motors Chief Executive Elon Musk says the company is already overrun with orders for its new line of zero-carbon batteries for homes, businesses and utilities. Continue reading… “Tesla: demand for Powerwall battery storage will outpace electric cars”
Future jobs: Where are they, and how to get them
The jobs of the future aren’t so easily defined, though the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects health care and construction jobs to grow as baby boomers age in greater numbers and the economic rebound gives people the confidence to build new homes. Continue reading… “Future jobs: Where are they, and how to get them”
Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up
Perhaps you do, but I don’t know anyone who does it. Continue reading… “Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up”
Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things
Money can make you happier, but after you basic needs are met, it really doesn’t make you much more happier. One of the the biggest questions then is how do we allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. Continue reading… “Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things”
Google opens its first startup campus in Asia
Last Friday, Google opened its first campus for startups and entrepreneurs in Asia, in a glitzy neighborhood of South Korea’s capital Seoul. Continue reading… “Google opens its first startup campus in Asia”













