Economy – Page 16 – Impact Lab

Apple, Business, Coding, Coding Schools, DaVinci Coders, Economy, Education, Employment, mobile apps, mobile technology, Science & Technology News

Google and Apple have made their own programming languages, why?

June 11, 2015

At its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, Apple shared a success story that a lot of people didn’t know about. About one year ago, Apple released Swift, a new programming language promised to make it easier to build iPhone and Mac apps than ever before. Developers cheered from the stands.

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Business, Economy, Education, Employment, Engineering

The 4 types of companies that can benefit from distributed engineering teams

June 11, 2015

Limiting yourself to local talent is no longer an option in today’s talent war. While most companies may need to resort to hiring lesser candidates or to not hiring at all, a small number of incredibly attractive companies can afford to pay sky-high salaries to attract top local talent. Continue reading… “The 4 types of companies that can benefit from distributed engineering teams”

Business, Economy, Employment

Cisco’s CEO: 40 percent of companies are dying

June 11, 2015

Beginning Monday in San Diego, Cisco Live, Cisco’s giant customer conference, was the last time outgoing CEO John Chambers would impart his vision in a keynote speech. Continue reading… “Cisco’s CEO: 40 percent of companies are dying”

Business, Economy, Education, Employment, Science & Technology News

Why software is eating the job market

June 10, 2015

The U.S. economy is in its strongest stretch in corporate hiring since 1997, according to the Labor Department. It is important for employers, job seekers, and policy leaders to understand the dynamics behind some of the fastest growing professional roles in the job market, given the rapidly escalating competition for talent. Continue reading… “Why software is eating the job market”

Big Problems, Climate Change, Culture, Ecological Products, Economy, Energy, Environment, Global Warming, Green Friendly, Solar Energy, Solar Power

The leapfrogging continent

June 9, 2015

In the dusty khaki scrubland of South Africa’s inhospitable Northern Cape province, brightly polished mirrors flash light across the landscape as they rotate slowly to follow the sun, producing electricity for 80,000 homes. Continue reading… “The leapfrogging continent”

Bitcoin, Business, Economy, Science & Technology News

Can Bitcoin be better than gold?

June 5, 2015

Bitcoin and gold are similar in many ways. They are both rare, gold is rare in nature and Bitcoin rarity is coded into its protocol. Continue reading… “Can Bitcoin be better than gold?”

Business, Economy, Employment, Hot Issues

China, a new surprising source for American jobs

June 3, 2015

The upcoming presidential election campaign season will probably bring many different but familiar proposals on creating jobs in the U.S., but a more surprising possible source for new employment for Americans: China. Continue reading… “China, a new surprising source for American jobs”

Business, Economy

What is the hourly wage you’d need to afford a 2-bedroom rental in every state?

June 2, 2015

It is assumed that renters will spend 30% of their income on housing, that figure is used to calculate poverty, inflation, and government benefits. That number is increasingly becoming a fantasy. Continue reading… “What is the hourly wage you’d need to afford a 2-bedroom rental in every state?”

Breakthrough Thinking, Business, Culture, Economy, government

What if we didn’t all have to work to get paid?

May 29, 2015

Scott Santens has been reflecting on the aphorism, “If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he eats for life.” But what Santens really wants to know is, “If you build a robot to fish, do all men starve, or do all men eat?” Continue reading… “What if we didn’t all have to work to get paid?”

Business, Economy, Startup

The American entrepreneur in 2015

May 29, 2015

Startup activity was in a slump just five years ago. According to the 2015 Kauffman Index, things are looking up. Continue reading… “The American entrepreneur in 2015”

Business, Economy, Education

Hollywood teaching us about the future of work

May 29, 2015

By Adam Davidson

Recently I visited a movie set. It was the first day of production, and I arrived just as the sun was coming up, but already, around 150 people were busy setting up that day’s shot in an abandoned office building. Crew members were laying electric cables and hanging lights. The cinematographer was in one corner with his team, discussing how the sun’s rays filtered through the window blinds. Carpenters were putting the finishing touches on a convincing prop elevator — I pushed the call button and waited, until I finally realized it was a fake. Continue reading… “Hollywood teaching us about the future of work”

Business, Economy, facebook, mobile apps, mobile technology, Money Talk, Social Media

Facebook banking

May 28, 2015

Money, one of the most fundamental mediums that touch every person on the planet, is being changed by technology. The demand for a globally accepted digital currency has been shown by the rise of Bitcoin. Continue reading… “Facebook banking”