One of the age-old challenges with mentorship is it can be hard to quantify a ROI (return on investment). While it may not be completely necessary to quantify such investments, an interesting study crossed my desk recently that shows apprenticeships do in fact lead to a positive ROI. And here’s a case in point. The…
One of the age-old challenges with mentorship is it can be hard to quantify a ROI (return on investment). While it may not be completely necessary to quantify such investments, an interesting study crossed my desk recently that shows apprenticeships do in fact lead to a positive ROI. And here’s a case in point. The…
The IoT is helping companies reduce, reuse, and move the needle toward circularity. In September, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard set a high bar for companies that claim to care about the planet. Chouinard and his heirs essentially gave the outdoor clothing and gear company away for the benefit of the environment. And while this business…
The IoT is helping companies reduce, reuse, and move the needle toward circularity. In September, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard set a high bar for companies that claim to care about the planet. Chouinard and his heirs essentially gave the outdoor clothing and gear company away for the benefit of the environment. And while this business…
The IoT is helping companies reduce, reuse, and move the needle toward circularity. In September, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard set a high bar for companies that claim to care about the planet. Chouinard and his heirs essentially gave the outdoor clothing and gear company away for the benefit of the environment. And while this business…
Artificial intelligence, otherwise known as AI, and IT (information technology) go together like a horse and buggy, apparently. Old fashion, comfortable fit, and still moving along. But the CIO isn’t the only resident of the C-Suite that can benefit from AI. Gartner has identified five of the top AI (artificial intelligence) use cases for FP&A (financial planning and…
The classic approach to training specialty skills to new construction workers starts with a period of on-the-job training called apprenticeship. A six-year study led by Abt Associates of the AAI (American Apprenticeship Initiative), a project of the Dept. of Labor that covers all industries not just construction, found that almost 70% of the 29,553 apprentices…
The classic approach to training specialty skills to new construction workers starts with a period of on-the-job training called apprenticeship. A six-year study led by Abt Associates of the AAI (American Apprenticeship Initiative), a project of the Dept. of Labor that covers all industries not just construction, found that almost 70% of the 29,553 apprentices…
The classic approach to training specialty skills to new construction workers starts with a period of on-the-job training called apprenticeship. A six-year study led by Abt Associates of the AAI (American Apprenticeship Initiative), a project of the Dept. of Labor that covers all industries not just construction, found that almost 70% of the 29,553 apprentices…
The classic approach to training specialty skills to new construction workers starts with a period of on-the-job training called apprenticeship. A six-year study led by Abt Associates of the AAI (American Apprenticeship Initiative), a project of the Dept. of Labor that covers all industries not just construction, found that almost 70% of the 29,553 apprentices…
