Kentucky has set an important goal for 2030: have 60% of its population hold a postsecondary credential or degree. This goal draws from the numerous benefits of a postsecondary degree and aims to boost Kentucky’s economy and workforce. An emphasis on higher education can benefit the economy because postsecondary degree holders tend to receive higher…
Many people don’t know that a pit bull isn’t a breed of dog. Pit bulls are actually any dog breed that consists of several bully breeds. However, in day to day conversation, it’s only certain pit bulls that are considered pit bulls. This is because countless breeds of bully dogs are entirely peaceful and well-behaved.…
Credit scores play a significant role in determining an individual’s ability to succeed in the financial landscape of the United States. Without a good score, they will struggle to obtain housing or any type of loan, as they are not able to prove their trustworthiness. Credit scores are a direct reflection of someone’s borrowing history,…
The Change Healthcare clearinghouse has been undergoing an outage since a cyber attack during the third week of February 2024. This is a big deal, as the Change Healthcare clearinghouse processes roughly 50% of medical claims in the United States, which equates to medical claims for about 900,000 physicians. More broadly, clearinghouses are platforms…
Today digital marketing and platforms are important sources of revenue for any business. Apps, websites, and other online platforms are all vital options to consider in getting the best deal. Although unfortunately, in the realm of food, and especially food delivery, prices are rising. Using apps like DoorDash or UberEats are simply not frugal options.…
Remote work has seen a sharp decline ever since the pandemic reached its end. While 35% of people were working primarily from home in 2020, that number has dropped to 12.7% today. 72.5% of businesses have no remote workers, and the ones that do are often hybrid, not fully remote. Let’s explore some remote work…
As the internet expands more and more into daily life, subscription models have emerged to help accommodate 21st century life. These models rose in popularity during the pandemic, growing as much as 11.6% during the lockdown. However, the growth is not confined only to the pandemic. As late as the end of 2022, subscription models…
Designing quality surveys demands a thorough and strategic approach, with the objective of extracting powerful insights for businesses, investors, and consultants. To start this journey, one must engage in a meticulous planning and scoping phase, defining the survey’s objectives and questions. Incorporating the five Ws – Why, What, Who, When, and Where – provides a…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the incredible ability to mimic the human ability to learn. It can be trained through large data sets to recognize patterns and analyze data to create predictions. A lot of industries are poised to benefit greatly from this technology, and the healthcare insurance industry is no exception, especially within the claims…
No matter where one chooses to buy a house, they’re going to have a few options on how they do so. What this usually means is choosing between different mortgages. This consists of two primary factors, daily interest rates and mortgage loan types. Different loan types exist for different purposes. There are VA loans for…
Spatial computing has been hitting its stride through computer-generated reality in recent years. The AR/VR industry is even predicted to rise to $52.05 billion by 2027. The near-to-eye display technology has especially boosted the industry by allowing users to interact in 3D. Due to spatial computing’s ability to vastly improve the way we experience haptics,…
Mobile continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platforms have become indispensable in today’s technology-driven world. The demand for mobile apps is skyrocketing, with billions of mobile users worldwide. With this surge in demand for mobile apps, there is a growing emphasis on faster app production. To meet these expectations, developers rely on CI/CD pipelines to…
Businesses rely on cloud tools now more than ever. 48% store their most sensitive data on the cloud, and 92% of businesses use more than one cloud system. This can lead to a lack of visibility across the various cloud operations which can be detrimental especially when sensitive information is involved. Modern cloud tools don’t…
The DevOps wave is surging, and Mobile DevOps Engineering is the tip of this colossal wave. It is not surprising that ‘DevOps Engineer’ emerged as the most coveted job in 2021. The domain, valued at $7 billion in 2021, is estimated to swell to $51 billion by 2030, reflecting a tremendous CAGR of 24.7%. Statistics…
At a time when Gen Z is poised to dominate the modern workforce, their job transitions have increased by 80% year over year. Therefore, organizations are focused on not only recruiting but also retaining Gen Z employees. However, half of hiring managers struggle in connecting with early-career employees. Additionally, 74% of hiring managers claim that…
Almost 2 million women disappeared from the workforce in 2020 due to the strains of the pandemic. However, research now suggests that they are finally beginning to return to the office. In March 2023, studies showed that more than 77.8 million women were active in the workforce, returning to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Millions of growing…
Did you know that for every $1 spent on learning and development increases nearly $5? When the right courses are chosen to support businesses, the ROI can increase substantially, but L&D can look different across every business. One of the best ways to understand if your business’ L&D is effective is to look at your…
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a federal tax credit available for businesses in the United States. Unlike a loan, it is a refundable credit that does not require repayment. The purpose of the ERC is to incentivize employers to retain employees on payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC program officially ended in 2021,…
The state of technology is defined by and progressed through AI. It continues to grow in importance day after day. This means learning to understand it is more important now than ever. Luckily, taken at face value the systems are relatively simple. Understanding machine learning, deep learning, and expert systems is a great first step…
Generative AI, a relatively new sector, is taking the business and marketing sector to new lengths and depths. Including helping businesses increase productivity. The use of AI has doubled in the past five years, emphasizing its growing use in marketing and business. Generative AI, which takes old content and generates it into iterations of new…
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed this year, with the global market predicted to grow twenty times by 2030. However, AI’s growth and learning demand human involvement. AI has become an immense part of the global technology mix, but it is not self-sustaining. AI incidents and controversies have increased twenty-six-fold since 2012, emphasizing the…
Did you know that even the lowest performing high school students can succeed when placed directly in college-level courses. Early completion of gateway courses – the first college-level courses students take in a subject– has been shown to significantly increase the chances of students completing their degree on time. It may seem counterintuitive that low…
Lithium, known as “white gold,” is becoming increasingly important to the energy economy. Lithium has several applications, including the production of lithium-ion batteries, glass and ceramics, and metallurgy. Its lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) is the first chemical in the lithium production chain and is used to calculate lithium production. In the production of lithium, direct…