When we consider a healthcare professional’s role in the patient experience, we might be inclined to picture a patient-facing individual such as a nurse or a patient care technician. These professionals have an incalculably beneficial effect on patients’ health and well-being. But apart from having the proper skills and disposition required to do their jobs…
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What if your neighborhood stayed powered through the next hurricane? That’s exactly what happened in Babcock Ranch: America’s first solar-powered city. Built with sustainability and storm resilience in mind, this Florida town is changing the future of energy and urban design. Why Was Babcock Ranch Built This Way? If you’ve ever lived in Florida or…
When financial records don’t add up, forensic accountants are often the ones called in to figure out why. Forensic accounting is the practice of reviewing financial records to investigate fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and other financial crimes. These professionals combine accounting knowledge with investigative skills to uncover what really happened. Fraud examination is closely related to forensic accounting, but it…
Robots are taking over the world, but not in the way science fiction writers imagined. Welding robots assemble our cars. ATMs and online banking handle our deposits. And where overworked retail cashiers once asked, “Did you find everything okay?” there now stands self-checkout terminals. Automation has long promised to revolutionize blue-collar work, which is repetitive…
Did you know that there are approximately 33.2 million small businesses in America? About 46% of workers in the United States are employed by these tiny but very mighty companies. However, larger businesses employ numerous expensive marketing strategies to increase their visibility, customer base, and revenue, so how are small businesses supposed to keep up? …
Astute business decisions play a central role in bringing a business back from the brink, whether that predicament is due to bankruptcy or scandal. Here we’ll look at a few celebrated businesses and brands that were once in serious trouble but have come back to thrive. We’ll conclude with a discussion of the skills necessary…
Women hold only 11% of CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies, despite making up half of the global population. That gap is real, and it’s still closing too slowly. The women on this list didn’t wait for the playing field to level out. They built something anyway, and in doing so, made the path clearer for everyone who comes after them. …
Not even a week has passed since you stored away your Christmas decorations, and signs of the next big holiday are already on the rise. Pink and red heart-shaped boxes and a plethora of lovestruck stuffed animals line the shelves in every store. It’s official: Valentine’s Day is approaching. Thanks to several well-planned marketing strategies,…
Thinking about earning a master’s degree in finance? You’ve likely come across two popular options: an MS in finance and an MBA with a finance concentration. While both can prepare you for a successful career, each offers a unique path to your goals. In this article, we’ll break down the differences between these two graduate…
What the Transition to Electric Vehicles Means for the U.S. Power Grid They’ve been championed as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cars. But as more rechargeable electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road, how will the U.S. power grid—already strained due to record high temperatures and other factors—be able to meet the demand? Here, we’ll discuss…
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