Publications
November 21, 2017
Weekly Report 17-48
FINDING SKILLED WORKERS IS BECOMING A “SCAVENGER HUNT” and a top concern for companies. According to the latest Duke University survey, “finding candidates with necessary skills is by far the biggest hiring challenge. Even rank-and-file candidates lack basic writing & math skills, largely since (1) “the alphabet has surrendered share of brain to emojis, with... Continue
November 13, 2017
Weekly Report 17-47
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA STATUS IN CALIFORNIA: Starting next January, a state-regulated system – still frantically in development – becomes legally effective and could generate over $1 billion in annual tax revenue. However, before licenses can be issued, regulators must work with local ordinances determined by over 500 cities & counties, many of which have banned weed... Continue
November 6, 2017
Weekly Report 17-46
CYBERCRIME IS APPROACHING $5 TRILLION OF ANNUAL ACTIVITY, enabled by a thriving online marketplace where hackers sell tools and services to criminals. Their shopping list ranges from as little as $1 for malware installation; to $25 for a password, fake driver license or debit card; $100 for an email or social media account, or remote... Continue
November 2, 2017
Weekly Report 17-45
TODAY’S SMARTPHONES, FOR MANY, CREATE AN ADDICTION which, in combination with social media feeds & links, can consume up to 12 hours a day. The average iPhone or Android user evidently checks in about 80 times a day, which “scientific research, not surprisingly, has linked to decreased concentration, lower problem-solving skills, and depression – particularly... Continue
October 24, 2017