Trends & News
“I am Failing. Is it Too Late to Get an Incomplete? Should I Retake the Course?”
(Aaaaaaand… student write-in questions are back! With many terms winding down, I am receiving letters that include various levels of frustration and failure. You’ll see themes of them over the... read more
Canadian Women Entrepreneurs [Infographic]
From startups seeking investments to flourishing small businesses, the business landscape of Canadian business is changing as industries and population segments expand. At the forefront of this change are powerful... read more
Recruiting & Retaining Millennial Talent
“The hits just keep on coming” (a line from another one of my favorite movies). I met a gentleman on my flight home last night that is in his mid-40’s... read more
What’s Next for Graduating Millennials?
The question in the title of this post is on the hearts and minds of thousands of millennials and their parents across the nation during this graduation season. What used... read more
What If Hollywood Didn’t Exist?
There’s something to be said about a cinematic experience. It’s more than the excuse to relax with friends, or eat a whole bucket of popcorn, it’s about the characters, the... read more
Trend Tracker by NetBase: Fashion Faux Pas
In this day and age of social media and things ‘going viral’, I’m always surprised when an individual or a company does or says something deliberately controversial. So, I was... read more
Angelina Jolie and the State of Health Care
A good chunk of humanity is talking about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy today. She penned a remarkable Op-Ed in The New York Times about her decision to have preventive surgery... read more
2013 ERP Market Share Update: SAP Solidifies Market Leadership
During 2012 the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) market experienced sluggish growth of just 2.2%, yet Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), financial management and Human Capital Management (HCM) applications showed potential for breakout growth.... read more
10 Lessons From the Bangladesh Tragedy
In the wake of the building collapse in Bangladesh that killed well over 1,000 people, it is time to ask some difficult questions about the activities of the brands sourcing... read more
Global E-Commerce Sees Rapid Growth
On Friday, comScore announced that U.S. retail e-commerce in Q1 2013 surpassed $50 billion in spending for just the second quarter on record. The figure represents a 13 percent increase... read more
Britain’s Lottery Attacked By Gay Rights Activists
On Friday, several gay rights organizations questioned the charitable funding of British-based National Lottery for providing funds to faith-based organizations that have published anti-gay literature. The gay rights advocacy is... read more
"Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation": The Next Steps
After reading the Time Magazine article titled “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation“, I commend the writer Joel Stein. I commend him for sharing this information and his perspective with... read more
Hospitals Move Towards Digitizing Health Records
This week, Samsung announced several case studies showcasing how the company is enabling hospitals to digitize their work environment. The company is currently working with Olympic Medical Center (OMC) in... read more
Expert Warns of Repercussions for Online Defamation
This week, online reputation management firm JW Maxx offered advice to the general public not to unfairly defame individuals or businesses on the Internet or they could face expensive legal... read more
Burial Place Finally Found For Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Massachusetts police confirm bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been laid to rest. The announcement ends days of controversy over where to bury him. Several cemeteries would not accept the suspect’s... read more
