The Trucker Shortage: Opportunities Abound, Challenges Remain
How did a profession which became synonymous with freedom on the road and cowboy culture end up one with such a massive trucker deficit today? It’s a tricky situation, but also one that provides a lot of opportunity for anyone who might considering a lucrative and rewarding career as a truck driver.
Online Education and its Influences on the Modern Workforce
Take a snapshot of a modern university campus, and what do you find? First and foremost: A rise in non-traditional students. Secondly: A quarter of the student body seemingly missing, despite overall enrollment reports. Some university campuses exist as no more than a singular building, leaving the common passerby to wonder how so many students could possibly fit inside, especially when they’re all seeking different classes and have conflicting long-term career goals.
Boosting Office Morale through Volunteer Work
Everyone knows that taking a little extra time out of the week to volunteer at the nearby animal shelter, group home, hospital, or even with family members, can be one of the most satisfying and personally rewarding things. Less does everyone know, however, that it can also improve a person’s daily working life, including attitude, motivation, and even overall productivity! Regular volunteer work does more than positively affect individuals, though — it’s thought to boost overall office morale when employees are doing the work together as a team. Whether during regular work hours or outside of them, it’s said that when a group of people work together toward a common…
Three Do’s and Three Don’ts in the Galápagos
The Galápagos Islands are a truly unique place on Earth. Charles Darwin studied varied and unique species there to develop his theories. Their location and features have made them a cent point for many tumultuous periods in human history, including becoming a haven for pirates and a base of operations for U.S forces.
Big Data’s Role in Healthcare
While the American healthcare system is experiencing a tumultuous period, there is one thing that’s for sure about the state of the healthcare industry: big data is quickly changing it. SearchITOperations writer Carlos Casanova notes, “The past decade has seen a massive growth in data generation and that was before the internet of things (IoT) entered the equation.” The wealth of data we have recorded and stored presents plenty of opportunity but also many challenges. The need for data analysts has skyrocketed as we search for the best ways to utilize big data in the healthcare industry. While there are many applications for this data, processing and interpreting it all…
