In this special episode recorded at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims sits down with Professor Sylvia Fung, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery, and Professor Ying Zhou of Guangzhou Huashang College. Together, they discuss how the nursing profession is evolving in Asia and the…
In this special episode recorded at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims sits down with Professor Sylvia Fung, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery, and Professor Ying Zhou of Guangzhou Huashang College. Together, they discuss how the nursing profession is evolving in Asia and the…

How Calbright College Is Using AI, Micro-Internships, and Flexible Learning to Serve Adult Learners in California
At a time when traditional higher education is being reevaluated for its return on investment, institutions like Calbright College are emerging as transformative forces. With roughly 6.6 million students in California having some college experience but no degree, the pressure is on to create alternative pathways that are flexible, skill-driven, and aligned with workforce…

The ROI of Empathy: How Compassion Drives Growth in Dementia Care
As dementia diagnoses rise at an alarming rate, affecting 57 million people worldwide, healthcare providers face the challenge of offering compassionate, cost-effective support at scale. A new program from CMMI, GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), aims to tackle this head-on, allowing organizations to bring next-generation dementia care models to traditional Medicare populations. With…

Hiring Made Human: Revamping Legacy Systems
In a business climate where agility is currency and legacy systems can quickly become liabilities, organizations across industries are being forced to confront their technological shortcomings. A 2023 McKinsey study revealed that 70% of digital transformations fail, often due to resistance to change or poor implementation planning. This episode of The AppleOne Podcast is timely…

SkillsWave Makes Workforce Upskilling Accessible for Every Business – Episode 2 with Tech Titan John Baker
Digital learning is undergoing a major shift. As businesses look to retain talent and equip employees for evolving roles, the demand for workforce upskilling is rising fast. A 2023 McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide are either experiencing skill gaps or expect to within five years, posing risks to productivity…
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The Rise of Personalized Nutraceuticals: Vitaquest Taps Big Data, Flavor, and AI to Deliver Personalized Wellness at Scale
The wellness industry is at an inflection point. What once centered around pill packs and generic supplement regimens is now being transformed by an ecosystem of personalization, flavor innovation, and data-driven development. According to research, the global nutraceuticals market is on track to surpass $919 billion by 2030—and with consumer demand increasingly favoring tailored,…
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Omnicell Tackles Medication Inefficiency with RFID, AI, and a Vision for the Autonomous Pharmacy
As healthcare systems grapple with persistent staffing shortages and rising patient volumes, the need for streamlined, tech-enabled workflows has become urgent. A 2024 time-motion study across four hospitals found that clinical pharmacists spend over 80% of their time on clinical activities, with nearly 12% dedicated to face-to-face patient interaction. That leaves less than 20%…
D2L Powers the E-Learning Transformation by Delivering Scalable, Human-Centered Education – Episode 1 with Tech Titan John Baker
E-learning has evolved from a fringe innovation to a global necessity. As traditional classroom models struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern learners, platforms like D2L are leading the e-learning transformation. According to the World Economic Forum, over 1.5 billion learners were impacted by pandemic-related school closures, accelerating the shift to digital-first…
Just Thinking: How Visual Tools and AI Can Unlock Critical Thinking in Education
Education is at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence is transforming classrooms, but educators still lack tools to assess and nurture how students think. A 2023 UNESCO report warned that without careful implementation, AI could reinforce existing inequalities in education unless paired with strategies that build critical thinking and support equity-centered instruction. The stakes are high…
Just Thinking… From Classrooms to Communities, Active Engagement Drives Real Results
Across the country, school districts are searching for sustainable ways to foster equity, achievement, and connection in diverse communities. Amid rapid change in technology and teaching methods, one practice remains consistently vital: active engagement. Research indicates that parental involvement—a crucial component of meaningful engagement—is a significant predictor of student success. According to the National…
On-device AI revolutionizes the tech landscape, making it a critical factor for industry dominance. This cutting-edge technology directly integrates advanced AI capabilities into devices, transforming consumer and enterprise applications. This shift stems from the need for improved performance, reduced latency, enhanced data privacy & security, and personalized user experiences. With advancements in neural processing…