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Inclusive Managerial Skills to Empower Employees

Decades into the digital age, global communication has given rise to awareness, connection, important lessons and inspiration. We can see the missteps on the path behind us and imagine a brighter destination ahead. As glass ceilings shatter past perceptions of race, gender, socioeconomic class and disability, the workplace has become a primary meeting place for…

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Steps to Implementing New Technologies in Your Workplace

When it comes to moving your business forward, upgrading your in-house technological capabilities is one of the most impactful steps you can take. In fact, most managers agree: according to an MIT study, 78% of executives believe implementing new technologies is crucial to establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage in the market. The process of…

Forecasting the Future of Cybersecurity

When the internet was invented, a variety of industries were born. Computing, information technology, and software development changed immediately, and are continually evolving. But with the creation of new technology, a new task was necessitated – keeping that technology, and more importantly, the underlying data, safe using cybersecurity. Cybersecurity has taken enormous strides in recent…

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You Know of R.B.G but Do You Know of R.P.A.?

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word robots? Technology. Innovation. Automation. Computerization. Futurization. Artificial intelligence. Droids. And now, the People’s Choice Award: robot process automation. Whatever you call this machinery, it’s been killing careers—from computer support specialists to cashiers—for a while.  AI has been building for years, but this time…

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Go Phish: Protecting Your Data Reminders

During COVID-19, everyone is spending a lot more time and money online: mobile delivery apps, online shopping, working-from-home, and just browsing. And just like all other things digital, hacking and phishing attempts have soared:  Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Dropbox attacks are up 300% since February 25% of all e-commerce transitions were attacked in 2020 31%…

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Finding a Job Is a Job

As career professionals, it’s always important to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes, the unexpected can result in your unemployment. Unfortunately, in this day and age, this is all too common. You’ll inevitably feel shocked, disappointed, or concerned, so allow yourself twenty-four hours to feel angry, sorry for yourself, and worry.  After that, it’s time…

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Staying Positive and Productive While Working from Home

Sure, you get to work at home, but you’re having trouble focusing on *actually* working. The ever-growing pile of laundry is much more appealing than checking your email, and checking Twitter for news updates is distracting you from your excel sheets. So, first of all, cook yourself a good breakfast, grab your coffee, and read…

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Making the Most of the Gig Economy Through Strong Partnerships

The buzzword of 2018 could very well be the “gig economy.”  Professionals are changing the way they work – contract work, consulting, freelance, the list goes on. The shift of employment preference can be used to a company’s advantage. Consulting services help companies scale their projects, bringing in the resources they need to complete successful…