Recent Articles
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Voting rights for formerly jailed felons in Florida limited by new restitution…
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityVoting rights activism is a great idea in principle for those seeking to call attention to the extra-punitive measures that haunt formerly incarcerated people. In practice, allowing new voters to register can tilt the national political scene and threaten the balance of partisan power in stronghold states. Such is the case in Florida. Last November, Florida passed Amendment 4, which reinstates voting rights to 1.4 million residents. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong.
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How to seamlessly integrate mindfulness into any classroom with tech tools
Angela Cleveland and Stephen Sharp EducationToday’s educators recognize that they are not just teaching a subject; they are teaching life skills to students so they can successfully navigate academic, career, and social-emotional challenges as they arise. Integrating developmentally appropriate mental health and wellness strategies into all content area subjects is increasingly as commonplace as integrating study skills strategies. Did you know that teaching well-being and preparing students for careers have not always been perceived to be mutually exclusive goals? Founding father John Adams said, "There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live."
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What to know about telecom management
Mark Hearn CommunicationsTelecom management is a term that often sends shivers down the spines of business owners because of the complexity involved. Telecom management encompasses IT, phone, cellular, hardware, and software. Usually, the duty of telecom management was laid at the feet of a company’s IT department, which has burdened many of those employees and reduced their effectiveness at doing the job for which they were hired. Because of this, there needs to be a separation between IT and telecom management, which is where the dedicated telecom management team comes into play.
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5 tips to make the most of your GSA schedules
Brenda Crist Civil & GovernmentGeneral Services Administration (GSA) schedules are the largest and most widely used acquisition vehicles in government. Experience shows many companies do not make the most of their schedules for many reasons. Therefore, this article offers five practical tips a schedule-holder can take to optimize their investment in 10 minutes per day or less.
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5 ways wearable medical devices can boost patient outcomes
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareAs a healthcare professional, you know that wearable medical devices can benefit your patients in extremely valuable ways — if used correctly. Using wrist trackers, smart clothing and attachable sensors, it's possible for patients to determine how much physical activity they get each day, evaluate the impact daily stress has on their lives, and even self-monitor an ongoing medical condition. So how can you help empower your patients to use wearables correctly — and safely? These five science-tested strategies can help you give the correct instructions — and improve your patients' overall health most effectively.
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AI makes its way to dentistry
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareDentistry is a field that evolves by leaps and bounds. For example, new materials mean fillings last longer, resist decay better and act and feel more like a real tooth. But one advancement is blowing those others out of the water. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into the dentistry and may be featured at an office near you in the very near future. Pearl, a Santa Monica, California-based startup applying AI to dentistry, recently announced that it has raised $11 million in funding, led by Craft Ventures and unnamed strategic dental industry partners.
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3 behavior combinations the best retail leaders exhibit consistently
Catherine Iste RetailBeing open-minded, a good listener, and strategic can be good leadership characteristics. The problem is that so many times we consider these characteristics in isolation. Yes, being open-minded can make a leader approachable, but if he is also indecisive, then that open-mindedness can slow down progress. Good listeners may not be good communicators, and strategic thinkers may overlook the importance of details. Instead, here are three behavior combinations the best retail leaders exhibit consistently.
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5 tips to survive the end of the school year
Aileen Miracle EducationSince it's May, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about the end of the school year. Here are my suggestions for surviving the end of the school year so you can have a relaxing summer, and so you can come back at the start of next school year refreshed and organized!
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Nutrition initiatives, educators aim to make food deserts history
LeRon L. Barton Food & BeverageEating the proper foods, drinking plenty of water, and taking the correct vitamins are incredibly important to survival. These take on greater importance when children are involved. Having access to healthy foods is a very important component to this. Grocery stores that sell vegetables and fruits are necessary to aid kids and teenagers as they grow up. Unfortunately, in many communities, nutritious food options are scarce, creating challenges for finding balanced meals. These areas are called food deserts.
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3 reasons to look for a job while you’re happy
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementUnemployment is low and a wide range of industries continue to experience job growth. As the market for talent becomes more competitive, opportunities for talented individuals increase. For many of us, the last thing we want to do is voluntarily endure the time, energy and emotional drain of a job search. However, it is in a market with lower unemployment that we may have a better chance to move up. In other words, it is now, while we are happy and gainfully employed and thus do not need to look for work that we should consider jumping into the talent pool.