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The professional advantages of a lateral move

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Lateral moves used to be synonymous with taking a step backward. However, with the fundamental shift away from 40 years working at the same employer and retiring there, every aspect of the traditional employer-employee relationship is being questioned. Recruiters who used to frown upon multiple positions on a 10-year resume now look at it as an asset. Similarly, employees who used to think up was the only way to go are realizing career growth can follow multiple paths. Here are three advantages of making a lateral career move.

Travel2020: Saudi Arabia tourism visa represents a final frontier for travelers

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Much as a woman in a niqab may show her face for a flash before veiling under the dark of her robes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been exposing slivers of tourism possibilities to the west and then masking them again in a play of calculated flirtation — until now. Travelers have long held the Kingdom as a bucket list destination. But, until now, Saudi Arabia remained off-limits for all but the most hardened travelers. All that changed in September.

Infographic: How to be a highly effective leader

Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk Management

We all know there's a difference between a boss and a leader, and it shows: 94% of people with a great boss say they are passionate about their job, while only half with a bad boss say the same. Furthermore, while 70% of employees say their manager is good or great, two-thirds of people have left a job or plan to because of their boss. So, what does it mean to be a great leader? And how can you make sure you’re leading and not merely managing? Check out this infographic for more information.

Free cybersecurity training resources for veterans

Roy Phillips Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

In 2006, the VA experienced a data breach that included the personally identifiable information (PII) of more than 26 million vets. In 2015, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) experienced a data breach that exposed the PII of 21.5 million federal employees. My personal information was compromised by both data breaches. These incidents made me wonder what I could do to protect my PII, and they led me to the discovery that there are several organizations that offer free cybersecurity training to veterans.

What does the Fed’s interest rate cut mean for businesses, workers?

Seth Sandronsky Civil & Government

Economic growth is slowing down. The growth in the nation’s gross domestic product declined to 2.1% for the second quarter of 2019 compared with 3.1% for the first quarter. In part due to this slowdown, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee cut the federal funds rate by a quarter point from 2% to 1.75% on Sept. 18 to bolster economic growth, the labor market and price stability, in keeping with the mission of the central bank. What does the Fed’s move mean for business and workers?

Malls without walls: The stealth privatization of public space in the US

Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building Materials

To architects and urban designers, the "public realm" has become sacred in planning systems and urban visions over the last two decades. The space between buildings has become seen as equally consequential as the buildings themselves. This often results in captivating sketches and visualizations of new development or transformed town centers. But the creeping privatization of the land rights and management regimes that underlie those sketches is provoking questions about how the ownership of the public realm impacts our experience of it.

How higher education can shape the future of law enforcement

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

There has been a recent drive to improve college enrollment among law enforcement officers. To this effect, some states and colleges are introducing new curricula that match modern law enforcement training needs. Police shootings and reports of police brutality have hampered the image of law enforcement to such an extent that getting recruits for the force has become quite a challenge. In Kentucky, the state’s Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) recently announced an education initiative for law enforcement that will enable officers to get a college degree.

Should your company have a political expression policy?

Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Political discussions can turn heated in a heartbeat. At work, this may be energy that is better spent on work-related projects. On the other hand, political discourse can also lead to greater understanding and perhaps result in new friendships. Knowing that the former may be more likely than the latter, some companies are implementing political expression policies. But is this really necessary?

Strategies for acing payroll at year-end

Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The intensity of payroll tends to increase at year-end, which is known as the most hectic time of year for payroll professionals. Without proper planning, things can go off the rails, leaving you with a slew of problems in the new year. To avoid this dilemma, follow these steps. For example, considering the huge amount of work that comes with year-end payroll processing, it’s best to start as early as possible — ideally, no later than the beginning of October.

Drone delivery is coming, but don’t get too excited yet

Linchi Kwok Retail

Walgreens is now working with Google parent company Alphabet's Wing service to test drone deliveries. Beginning in October, Walgreens' pilot program will use drones to deliver on-demand food, beverages, and over-the-counter non-prescription medications to customers within minutes. Currently, Wing's drones can deliver packages of about three pounds and within a six-mile radius. Walgreens is not the only retailer who wants to use drones in delivery.

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