Stop Hunting Unicorns: Invest in Trainable Talent to Solve the Mid-Level Hiring Crisis

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Companies are moving through a cautious but competitive hiring landscape in late 2025. HR leaders face rising pressure to fill key roles quickly. They must balance speed with quality, culture, and long-term potential. That balance has become harder to achieve. In fields like architecture, engineering, and consulting(AEC), the demand for skilled professionals continues to…

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Building a More Human Workplace: Julie Develin on the Future of HR and Workforce Data at HR Southwest 2025
October 27, 2025

In a business world defined by disruption, HR leaders are racing to keep pace with rapid shifts in technology, workforce expectations, and organizational culture. Recent Gartner research shows that 75% of HR leaders say their managers are overwhelmed by the growing pace of change and new responsibilities, while nearly three-quarters report their teams are…

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Fast or Forgotten: Speeding Up Background Checks Is HR’s New Competitive Edge
October 27, 2025

As the labor market tightens and hiring rates continue to decline, HR leaders face a double-edged challenge: move fast to fill crucial roles without cutting compliance corners. According to LinkedIn’s August 2025 Workforce Report, national hiring was 4.9% lower in July 2025 compared to July 2024, reflecting a broader slowdown across industries. Against that…

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Data Fluency and Human Connection Power Marketing Careers in the Age of AI

With new AI marketing tools appearing almost daily, it’s no wonder teams feel stretched thin. Yet beneath the constant buzz of automation and algorithms, the real drivers of growth haven’t changed: data fluency and thoughtful strategy – built on a foundation of accurate information. A recent Adobe study found that nearly half of marketers—a…

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AI for Mental Health Support: How Kai Blends Human Empathy with Technology to Close the Care Gap

The mental health crisis has reached alarming levels across the globe. Rates of anxiety and depression continue to climb, with the World Health Organization is estimating that one in eight people worldwide now live with a mental health disorder. At the same time, access to care remains limited — especially for young people and…

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Big-Brand Marketing, SMB Scale: Start with Strategy, Build on Trust and Measure What Matters

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are facing a defining paradox in today’s digital marketplace. Access to powerful marketing technologies — from automation and CRM platforms to AI-driven analytics — has never been greater, yet cutting through the noise has never been harder. According to Salesforce’s Digital Marketing Guide for SMBs, even as these tools…

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Human Skills Power Real-World Marketing in the AI Era

As marketing teams adapt to tighter privacy regulations, the decline of traditional ad tracking, and the rise of social commerce, the profession is navigating a period of rapid transformation. Generative AI, automation, and data-driven personalization are reshaping how brands communicate and compete. Amid these shifts, marketers and educators alike are reexamining the skills and values…

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Big-Brand Marketing, SMB Scale: Start with Strategy, Build on Trust and Measure What Matters
October 22, 2025

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are facing a defining paradox in today’s digital marketplace. Access to powerful marketing technologies — from automation and CRM platforms to AI-driven analytics — has never been greater, yet cutting through the noise has never been harder. According to Salesforce’s Digital Marketing Guide for SMBs, even as these tools…

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Technology Is Transforming Cardiovascular Care But Can Access Keep Up?
October 21, 2025

Cardiovascular care is entering one of its most transformative periods in decades. Advances in AI imaging and minimally invasive procedures are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 19.8 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2022, representing approximately 32% of all global deaths. This…

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Hot Takes on Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the Frontlines of a System in Decline
October 21, 2025

Across America, rural hospitals are facing an existential crisis. From physician burnout and recruitment struggles to malpractice insurance woes and shrinking OB units, the challenges facing small health systems are multiplying. According to the National Rural Health Association, roughly 190 rural hospitals have closed down or discontinued inpatient care since 2010 — and many more…

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The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care
July 28, 2025

The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care Most nursing homes have infection control down to a science. They’ve got medication protocols that would make a hospital jealous. Fall prevention? They track every risk factor. But ask them about their air quality and you’ll likely get a puzzled look. That’s a problem, because…

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Podcast Episodes

Icom Powers 3Y0K: Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island (Part 2)
October 23, 2025

Few places on Earth are as inaccessible—and as coveted by amateur radio operators—as Bouvet Island. Located in the South Atlantic, this uninhabitable rock has long been regarded as the “Mount Everest of DXpeditions.” According to the DXCC Most Wanted List, Bouvet ranks near the very top of sought-after contacts, making every attempt to activate…

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Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based Communities
October 21, 2025

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources. KEY POINTS: Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective…

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Patient Care and Orthopedic Innovation in the Age of AI: Why Human Skill Still Outweighs Robotics
October 20, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence in medicine is reshaping how orthopedic surgeons diagnose, plan, and deliver care. From robotics in the operating room to AI-driven diagnostics and bone segmentation tools, orthopedic innovation is advancing rapidly. Yet, adoption in everyday surgical practice has been more measured. For example, in 2022, robot-assisted technology accounted for…

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How Shanice Scott Reinvented Her Accounting Career — And Found Her ‘Why’
October 15, 2025

The accounting pipeline is in flux. After years of decline in new graduates, the AICPA reported that bachelor’s completions fell 7.8% in 2021–22 and master’s fell 6.4%. In Fall 2024, undergraduate accounting enrollment rebounded by about 12%, while graduate enrollment continued to dip, underscoring a profession still recalibrating its talent model. For those building or…

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Lies I Taught in Medical School: Uncovering the Flaws in Conventional Medicine with Dr. Robert Lufkin

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Medical school taught Dr. Robert Lufkin the conventional wisdom of the healthcare system, but his experiences and research exposed deeper issues at play. In this episode of Healthcare Rethink, hosted by Brian Urban, the spotlight shines on Dr. Robert Lufkin, MD, the author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. The conversation centers around…

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