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• The frightening security risks and potential dangers of IoT

  Joseph Zulick Science & Technology

  Imagine you are running late one morning, speeding to the airport to catch a flight. You suddenly realize that you forgot to turn off the heat back at home. If your thermostat is networked, then you can remotely shut down the heater using your smartphone. Sounds great, right? What could possibly go wrong? A lot, it turns out. To better illustrate the security issues that "internet of things" devices have and continue to suffer, l will share some of my personal experiences with IoT operational security.

• Improvise, adapt, overcome: Change is inevitable

  Lisa Cole Mental Healthcare

  "Improvise! Adapt! Overcome!" I feel like I’m doing this a lot lately. I first heard this phrase when my son was in high school — it’s what his AP chemistry teacher barked at his students when they complained. Considered an informal U.S. Marines slogan, it sure can help direct us when we’re faced with change — be it desired or not. Most of us are content operating within our regularities, routines and rituals. We like the stability and safety of the status quo. When things get shaken up, often we get frustrated, impatient, and mad.

• Providing risk infrastructure to support opportunity management

  Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Failure to provide an appropriate level of risk infrastructure can cripple risk management in an organization. Too little support makes it difficult to implement the risk process efficiently, while too much infrastructure adds to the cost overhead. Getting the supporting infrastructure right is essential for effective risk management, enabling the risk process to deliver the expected benefits to the organization and its projects. It’s particularly important to get all the elements right if we want to use an inclusive risk process that addresses both threats and opportunities.

• 5 strategies for decreasing stress in the new school year

  Kimberly Ragland Education

  Every teacher on the planet knows what I'm talking about when I say I had "the dream" last night. You know, the one where you show up to the first day of school dressed in shorts and a tank top. Your walls are completely blank, and you can't find any prepared lesson plans or materials. Sound familiar? Why do we always have "the dream?" It’s because teacher preparation is key. We know that if we're not ready to go when school starts, it sets the tone for our students.

• When you’re too keen to make a sale at any cost

  Anne Rose Retail

  It's happened to me, and maybe it's happened to you. You’re so keen to make a sale that you overrule the warning signs your gut is giving you. I recently fielded a phone call from a distressed woman who needed help planning a honeymoon, but no other travel agents would speak with her. My first thought was, "Are you that much of a pain in the neck that no one will talk with you?" And as fast as that thought entered my head, it fled. Why didn't I listen to myself?

• Insider advice: How to improve your social media marketing

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Pouring over the latest industry reports and third-party studies helps you discover new tips and tricks that can improve your social media marketing. But the most authoritative advice comes from the networks themselves. After all, those companies know every aspect of the algorithm and platform, which means their representatives can share undisputed insights. Without further ado, dive into the latest marketing tips that Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest have shared!

• How technology manufacturing fuels the US-China trade war

  Michelle R. Matisons Manufacturing

  It’s official: the trade war with China is heating up. On Aug. 5, after President Trump announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports, China devalued the yuan. The New York Times said it was the "worst day of the year" for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 3%. There’s no consensus on what's happening here. China’s plan to move from cheap to high-value tech goods manufacturing plays a major role in President Trump’s tariff increase on Chinese imports and the no-deal climate between the countries.

• Green buildings can make employees more productive

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  There are a lot of things that you can do to increase employee productivity, but there’s one thing you probably haven’t considered: the physical workplace. According to a new report, creating a "green" environment isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for your company’s bottom line. The World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) report, "Doing Right by Planet and People," demonstrates the additional benefits that green buildings can offer besides decreased energy use.

• Smaller and new are the prevailing trends in luxury homes

  Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

  Changing customer lifestyles and preferences are realigning the market for luxury homes. Sales are declining in some areas long considered to be havens for the wealthy and are rising in desirable suburbs and city centers. As younger, affluent buyers and relocating baby boomers opt for simplicity and convenience over opulence, the demand for smaller and new, move-in-ready homes is growing.

• As telehealth use grows, so does interest in locum tenens opportunities

  Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied Healthcare

  In 2018, the global telemedicine market was valued at more than $38 billion, and by 2025, that number is projected to skyrocket, possibly exceeding $130.5 billion. According to a new report, this growth is powered by a few factors, most notably the growing need to access medical care matched with the introduction of technologies that make it possible for physicians to conduct clinical work remotely. This comes as no surprise to those watching the space.

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