According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.9 million people quit their jobs in April 2021. These numbers reflect typical high turnover in retail, warehousing and food service industries but also show a surge in workers leaving office jobs. The number of job...
Since March of 2020, business travel has seen a significant and rapid decline. Business executives in a recent CNBC survey estimate it will take up to three years for company travel to return to previous levels. Other experts like Bill Gates predict fifty percent of...
Information Technology (IT) is a critical component of all business today. A business alignment model refers to the idea that IT enables business and business drives IT initiatives. Leadership must understand how technology plays a role in their business’ effectiveness and promote mutual leadership and...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. These vaccines are not likely to gain full FDA approval until later this spring and then distribution will be done in a phased approach. On December 16th, the...
The Covid-19 pandemic has emphasized the pivotal role that technology has on overall business success. Organizations have gone through extensive operational restructuring to support remote workers, service customers and adapt to an ever-changing environment. Experts predict this work will continue well into 2021. Once the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed interviewing to a 100% virtual process. While the interview content is the same, the preparation for a virtual interview is much different. You will need to learn the technology, how to look your best on camera and how to connect...
The Covid-19 pandemic created a shift in care to telemedicine for many healthcare organizations. Primary care clinics that were previously scheduling in-office visits had to pivot quickly to seeing 80% of their patients virtually. Information technology’s role was significant in supporting the workflow changes, implementation...
I had the pleasure to interview Sheri Sherrell, President of DCS to understand how the company is adjusting to the Covid-19 “shelter-in-place” restrictions. This affects their offices in Washington, Texas and multiple client sites across the U.S. When did you decide to close the offices and...
In the past ten years, technology has changed the entire healthcare experience for patients and doctors. Electronic medical records information can be shared more easily among providers and patient engagement has improved with the use of patient portals. Is technology changing the traditional delivery of...
Today’s office design trends are focused on creating welcoming spaces that are comfortable, encourage collaboration and nurture creativity. These modern designs are creating work environments where employees are more productive, happier and energized. Here are six design concepts currently trending: Flexible Office Space Flexible office space is...