Recent Articles

• Report: Many states still lagging behind in education

  Bambi Majumdar Education

  ​The 2017 edition of ​Education Week's Quality Counts report shows that American schools are still lagging behind and that there is considerable room for improvement. Individual states were graded on metrics like school finances and student achievement, along with environmental factors. The report revealed how each state is faring in the education meter and that even the top-ranking state, Massachusetts, got only a B rating.

• Communicating with greater awareness in healthcare

  Esther Cho Healthcare Administration

  When Ann Aikens, a certified case manager from Torrance, California, assesses a patient for the first time, she gathers a wide range of data. That information can include age, ethnic background, cultural barriers, physical needs, family dynamic and much more as she determines how to best advocate for the patient seeking medical care. With the unending shifts in healthcare policies and culture, it’s a constant puzzle with a limited amount of time to solve.

• What is the future of the shopping mall?

  Danielle Manley Retail

  In the last decade, the retail industry has faced many challenges — from difficult economic times to rapid technological improvements. These developments have changed the modern consumer and caused an overhaul of the industry. In the latter half of the 20th century, shopping malls were a staple of the booming retail industry. Today, shopping malls are out, and experience-focused and hybrid retailers are in.

• Flu cases rising at alarming rates

  Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied Healthcare

  ​As 2017 has gotten underway and much of the country has their attention turned to the new presidency, the flu virus is starting to take hold. According to the recent FluView report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the cases of influenza continue to rise.

• Report: Healthcare M&A deals down in 2016

  Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

  Are healthcare mergers and acquisitions slowing down as we begin 2017? According to PricewaterhouseCooper's Health Research Institute, the US healthcare sector measured 939 deals in 2016 down from 952 in 2015 — a slight decrease of about 1.4 percent down from 2015.

• Scotland takes brave approach to climate change

  Andrew Gaved Waste Management & Environmental

  In the U.S., the HVACR industry waits with bated breath to see what new President Donald Trump is going to do with regard to climate change policy — ​and what sort of restrictions he will put on the EPA. Meanwhile, across the Pond in the U.K., the Scottish government has shown a heartening amount of ambition for carbon cutting ​with its own draft climate change plan. In fact, the Scottish plan is so ambitious that it has thrown the spotlight on the U.K. Westminster government's own somewhat-more-conservative carbon cutting plans.

• Keep your home, family and loved ones a priority in your career

  Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  ​Most firefighters are gung-ho by nature. We run at 110 percent and thrive on the adrenaline. Even though we are committed as public servants, we need to reconsider taking that unnecessary, uncalculated and unwarranted risk that will endanger us and our lives. Plus, the stress that goes along with having a firefighter/EMS career can take its toll over time, or even immediately in some circumstances.

• Frozen fruit and vegetable market on the rise

  Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage

  ​​A recent report by Market Rese​arch Future states that the global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34 percent and reach 751 million tons by 2027. Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth. A rise in demand for convenience across the globe has pushed frozen fruits and vegetables right up the food ranks.

• Communicating risk for attention and action

  Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Communication is difficult, especially when we are dealing with uncertainties that matter. People need to know which uncertainties are most important, and what can be done to manage them effectively and proactively.

• Getting the most from your DMC partnership

  Deena Murray Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  You've been given the program of a lifetime — large budget, great group of attendees, a dream client, etc. But, and here is what keeps you up at night, it is at a destination where you have no experience. How will you pull this off in unfamiliar territory where you have no contacts?

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