April 2023

The Social Media Checkmarks and Verification Mess

While all eyes are on how Elon Musk is handling the blue checkmark over at Twitter and debating the checkmark's value and devaluing, I submit the checkmark isn't just a Twitter problem but also a social media problem no matter what platform you're using. Over the past couple weeks, I've come to the conclusion that it is a huge mistake to confuse verification with designating someone as notable or not. The use of verification for only notable users, which in turns designates the remaining users as non-notable, is divisive and never should have happened. While I reluctantly have sided with Mr.

These Sustainability Trends Are Changing the Manufacturing Industry Tenfold

The manufacturing industry is one of the top business sectors impacted by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics. Now that factories have embraced some of the robotic trends and automations, they’re looking at ways to tap into sustainability trends and make their companies more eco-friendly. 

Rajant Named 2023 “Best Places To Work In Kentucky” And “Top Workplaces” In Philadelphia For Third Consecutive Year

Malvern, PA – April 20, 2023: Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and development operations in Morehead, Kentucky, is now a three-time consecutive award-winning employer. The distinctions of being The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Top Workplaces of 2023” and “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” were announced last month. The selection process is based on anonymous employee answers to survey questions centering on company policies, procedures, and culture. 

Next Gen LED Is Paving the Way and Leaving Conventional Lighting in the Dust

LED lights have been a money- and energy-saving staple for businesses and households. They are a convenient, simplistic switch to a greener lifestyle with long-term benefits. These bulbs have been burning bright since their popularity in the late 2000s, but it is time for a structural overhaul. Recent research proves there is still a long way to go before they are the ideal light source, so what does the path look like for the next gen LED lights?

New Research Finds Positive Customer Experience Is Impacted by Biophilia

Businesses are constantly seeking ways to create a positive customer experience. One of the latest approaches gaining momentum is the incorporation of biophilia, our innate connection to nature. Recent research has shed light on the significant impact that biophilic design can have on customers’ overall experience.

As a business owner, you may be curious about how to implement this concept to create a more engaging and enjoyable environment for your customers. Discover the latest research findings and practical applications of biophilic design principles so you can make your business flourish.

The Looming Threat of Orphaned Data: How Former Employees' Abandoned Files Could Destroy Your Business

Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers – both voluntarily and involuntarily

The amount of employee turnover that occurs each year varies depending on the industry and country. However, layoffs have seemingly become a common occurrence in the business world, with the tech industry being hit particularly hard of late. Layoffs.fyi, a website that has been monitoring tech layoffs since March 2020, has compiled data indicating that at the time of publishing, approximately 139165 employees have been laid off by 503 tech companies since the beginning of this year.