The Experience Evolution
During the pandemic, customers found it critical to adopt online banking solutions. As a result, innovations accelerated in the banking industry. Now, technology is drivingnew trends in digital banking behaviors from customers who expect their online experience to match their in-branch experience. So, how do banks and credit unions maintain the human element in…
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Software & Technology
Emerging Trends of the New Normal Shopper
With signs pointing towards a slowing of the pandemic, the spotlight is on the emerging trends and patterns taking hold in the era of the new normal shopper. To make sense of these trends and gain better knowledge and understanding of where retail will shift and what it needs to do to capitalize on new…
Retail
Appointments Are a Key Business Investment in the Experience Economy
Businesses already recognized the importance of appointments as an experience driver for customers and prospects before the pandemic. Once the pandemic hit, however, the need and desire for appointments accelerated, and companies now see the ability to pre-book or schedule meetings as an integral part of providing personalized service to consumers. John Federman, CEO of…
Experience Evolution
A JRNI through Experiential Relationship Management
JRNI is a platform for scheduling and managing personalized experiences for retail, banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. John Federman, JRNI’s CEO, helped kick off the inaugural episode of the The Experience Evolution with a conversation with host James Kent on how retail and financial industries can take their business to the next level…
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The Tech-Enabled Hospital of the Future: Implications for Care Delivery
Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions,…
Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success
Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…
A CEO’s Blueprint for Career Success: Leading with Love to Drive Performance and Culture
Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…
The Degree That Pays You Back: How Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships Are Rewriting Higher Ed
Higher education is under pressure. Over the past few years, public confidence in the value of a four-year degree has declined significantly, with fewer Americans expressing a strong belief that traditional higher education delivers a worthwhile return on investment. At the same time, employers consistently report that graduates lack job-ready skills—particularly the “durable skills”…