Articles by tag: Ron Stefanski

As the world grapples with the urgent need for decarbonization, the stakes are high, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warning that we have less than a decade to prevent irreversible damage to our planet. Amid this crisis, a remarkable trend is emerging: businesses are proving that it’s possible to prioritize decarbonization…

In a time when the narrative of resiliency is heralded as the mark of an entrepreneur, the story of Achsha Jones, CEO and Founder of TripSlip, bears testimony to this spirit in a uniquely vivid way. A daughter of Detroit, Jones not only weathered the turbulent history of her hometown but also learned to extract…

As common as vibrant technology is, it’s not readily accessible to everyone. Detroit, a city once synonymous with automobile production and subsequently ravaged by economic and demographic shifts, is getting back on its feet and shifting gears. Thanks to initiatives like the Michigan Central Innovation Campus and New Lab, the city is now buzzing…

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift. The advent of new technologies, coupled with the increasing demand for sustainable and equitable business practices, has disrupted traditional operations. The stakes are high: according to The World Bank, the manufacturing sector contributes approximately 16% of global…

Making strategic investments might be the solution for economic uncertainty considering the ever-escalating cost of healthcare, which is now leading to a profound shift happening in the American workforce. As individuals are forced to navigate complex systems and inflated costs, healthcare is rapidly transitioning from a basic necessity into a considerable investment, setting the…

Given the current and unprecedented disruptions, one element looms large and significantly influences all sectors of our economy: healthcare. Accounting for an astounding 18.3 percent of the U.S. GDP, the healthcare system’s vastness and complexity echo through the workforce, from healthcare professionals to workers insured by employer-sponsored programs. But how, precisely, is the impact…

The healthcare sector has been going through a significant period of disruption, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of healthcare workers have had to adapt to new technologies and workflows, while simultaneously dealing with the direct impacts of the pandemic. In all, the healthcare workforce has greatly been impacted. With an…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a huge shift in how we approach our work lives, so how do we take advantage of this shift to build a successful future of work that fits both employers and employees? Different opinions are flying around about what works best regarding issues such as burnout, how to…

Ron Stefanski, Executive Director for Centric Learning, spoke about the importance of the challenge and the opportunity that’s facing us in K-12 education. “It’s the difference between spending our future and investing our future. The challenges of COVID haven’t created the problems in our schools and, with teaching our students and delivering on our…