December 3, 2017
SMARTPHONES APPEAR TO CONTRIBUTE TO ADOLESCENT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. Scientific evidence supports the idea that “social media can inspire malaise,” and research on data from over 500,000 teens & millennials found mental troubles more likely from those who spent more... Continue
Weekly Report 17-50
November 27, 2017
TOP LEADERS MUST NOT ONLY THINK STRATEGICALLY, BUT ALSO PRACTICE THE ‘LITTLE THINGS that impact daily progress. A few of the most important, which too often get lost in the stress of daily operations are: (1) Keeping things in perspective... Continue
Weekly Report 17-49
November 21, 2017
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 &... Continue
Weekly Report 17-48
November 13, 2017
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... Continue
Weekly Report 17-47
November 6, 2017
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... Continue