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• The mad dash to quell drivers’ fears about autonomous vehicle safety

  Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & Automotive

  Apparently, in an attempt to ward off the Skynet-led techno-apocalypse, people in the American Southwest are attacking self-driving cars. While this sounds insane, in light of recent incidents where autonomous vehicles have led to the injury and even death of citizens, it makes sense in a sort of morbid way. This type of consumer anxiety is not what a budding industry should want, especially if it wants to grow. Recently, carmakers have made efforts to address consumer fears about self-driving cars.

• Bust these 5 bad work habits for good

  Lisa Mulcahy Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  New year, new you — that applies just as strongly in your work life as it does in your personal life. As a manager, you want to set a good example for your team members who take their cues from your work style and philosophy. Are you making this happen? If not, it's easier than you think to break bad habits that may be holding you back from doing your best work — and inspiring your staff to do their best work. Check out the following list of common behaviors you'll want to change.

• What dentists need to know for tax season

  Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental Healthcare

  The very most important thing dentists need to tell their young patients who are losing their baby teeth? Pay your taxes on your tooth fairy income. OK, maybe not. But a little humor never hurt anyone — especially when talking about taxes. And dentists. Jokes aside, down to business. Dentists who own and operate their own practices who have purchased or financed equipment during the 2018 calendar year, may elect to take the Section 179 deduction when filing their taxes in order to maximize their savings.

• Medicare payments come in short for practices that rely on them

  Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

  Medical practices that live and die on the gyrations of Medicare payments might find themselves near death’s door in 2019 if feedback is any sign of their viability and longevity. Medicare reimbursements simply may not be cutting it for as many as two-thirds of practices that receive the federal payments. Per responses, Medicare payment rates for 2019 will not cover the basic cost of their delivering care to patients, an MGMA Stat poll points out.

• 3 simple steps to keep graduating students engaged

  Catherine Iste Education

  While the winter months may try to slow it down, time seems to speed up from now until the end of the school year. Keeping high school students engaged, particularly when graduation and myriad post-graduation opportunities await them, can be challenging. Here are three simple steps to ensure students stay focused through June.

• How story-sharing creates connections and empathy in organizations

  Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Growing up in the Bronx before the internet, we spent a lot of our recreational time "hanging out" on street corners with other people telling stories. It’s how we got to know each other, and it kept us busy. Sharing stories built trust, connections and long-term friendships. When new people moved into the neighborhood everyone wanted to know their story. But when I entered the workforce, I remember my manager telling me on my first day, "Leave your personal life at home, and just do your job." That thinking is no longer the accepted norm as more organizations realize how important it is to build relationships inside the organization and to develop relationships with customers.

• If you only have one HR position, make it an HRBP

  Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  One of the most common paths into HR is accidental. An ambitious employee takes on the task of general admin or reception. In the course of interacting with clients and employees, she becomes a trusted listener and learns a variety of perspectives on the business. Her ambition means she can get her normal work done and steps in to help others whenever she can. Fast forward 18 months and she is the de facto human resources person in an office manager role. As an HR professional, I believe this is where the system can breakdown. To maximize in-house talent and get the perfect blend of customized, progressive HR programs, make your one HR position an HR business partner (HRBP).

• 5 easy ways to boost your heart health

  Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Making positive changes to help your cardiovascular system doesn't necessarily always mean grueling exercise and eating even more kale. Sometimes, the simplest moves are just the ticket for seeing meaningful improvements in your numbers. For example, a study from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta found that drinking just one milkshake made with whole milk, ice cream and whipped cream was enough to turn healthy red blood cells into spiky cells, which are a key risk for a cardiovascular event like a heart attack.

• US additive manufacturing reaches a slowdown era

  Michelle R. Matisons Manufacturing

  For those utopians starry-eyed about emerging 3-D printing/additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, former President Barack Obama’s enthusiasm was rather encouraging. As a new era has dawned in the White House, what is helping and hindering the growth of 3-D printing today? President Trump’s official position on AM is erratic. One minute he excitedly relates its capabilities for U.S. military might, and the next minute he says it aids illegal gun manufacturing. The White House released an updated Strategy for American Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing report in October 2018. This report does not indicate that there’s any official policy change on additive manufacturing. But this is not the same as funding.

• Technology improves the consent agenda

  Wil Riley and Bob Harris Association Management

  The consent agenda is a tool to facilitate more effective board meetings. Adding technology to the concept improves ease of use and impact. In today’s fast-paced world, we must respect volunteers’ contributions of time and talents. It will be difficult to convene a quorum if directors feel the meeting wastes their time. It is especially problematic when so much of a meeting is used for reporting: listening, reading, discussing and approving. One wonders how the board gets to the essential business of mission and goals if reports consume most the time. A consent agenda may be the solution, technology may be the mechanism.

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