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All of September is Self-Improvement Month, and we thought it was a good time to visit some ways in which we could all improve ourselves at work. This goes for underachievers and superstars alike. We all have unlimited capacity for simply being better, knowing more, and being even more productive and understanding. Here are ten … Read full-story
As much as work is can be essential part of our lives, having a nice time while on the clock is not always part of the deal. Surprisingly, easily more than half of all respondents said they approved of the vibe at work. These aren’t overwhelming majorities, but they demonstrate that U.S. companies have gotten … Read full-story
For most of us, jobs aren’t just about a reliable paycheck anymore. Increasingly, compensation outside of base salary is what keeps us with our jobs whether or not we feel passionate about the work otherwise. Our jobs pay for our medical bills, feed us, offer daycare for our children – some even give workers time off … Read full-story
The 3D Printing industry is expected to bring in $23.9 billion in 2022, and $35.6 billion by 2024. The method was only developed enough in the ‘90s for the printing of crude stereotypes, but today companies like Food Ink are serving entire meals where the food and all the utensils are produced by a 3D printer – … Read full-story
Though often dismissed as toys for weekend warriors, drones can offer astounding benefits to all of us with their computer-controlled cameras and their ability to go where manned vehicles often can’t. The industry has seen setbacks, but there’s no doubt the technology is here to stay for those who can dream up the most innovative practical … Read full-story
As Internet of Things (IoT) devices come down in price, they’re being adopted more quickly. Estimates say that there could be as many as 75 billion IoT devices in homes and businesses by 2025, with a potential economic footprint exceeding $11 trillion. If you’re thinking of a career in this new frontier of interrelated machines, … Read full-story
With vehicle technology advancing significantly, all signs point to a major transformation in the automotive industry over the next decade. With rideshare companies, electric cars and autonomous vehicles increasingly a part of the landscape, here are six electric car producing companies that are taking the battle for the future of the automobile industry to the … Read full-story
Feeling challenged at work can mean different things to different people. It implies that the job you have is hard, and that sometimes you need to be performing right up against the limits of your current capabilities. But it also implies that company or department leadership feels that the challenge is one you can meet, … Read full-story
When did we cross over into the future? Mankind has always had cutting-edge thinkers – like Tesla and Edison and Jules Verne – who could perceive of spectacular things to come, but at some point over the last few decades we seem to have fully passed through the looking glass into a world of cloud … Read full-story
The big data industry analyzes and extracts information from data sets that are either too enormous or too complex for traditional data-processing software to handle. This in-demand industry is expected to grow to a global market worth $40.6 billion by 2023. For those looking to work in the big data industry, these 25 companies from across … Read full-story
FinTech is an emerging technology that looks to compete with more traditional methods of delivering financial services. It’s already all around us, supporting crowdfunding platforms,cryptocurrency, blockchain, advertising, and mobile payment methods. For those looking to work in, or keep a close eye on, the FinTech industry, check out these 30 innovative companies in the U.S. Location: … Read full-story
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. Statistics say the global enterprise value of this industry will be worth $3.9 trillion by 2022. For those looking to work in the industry, these 17 AI companies from across the country are on the cutting edge. Location: New York, NY UiPath designs and develops robotic process automation software. The UiPath … Read full-story
After decades of speculation in sci-fi stories, the robots are here. The robotics market is up 7% over the first half of 2019, with the largest growth seen in the automotive industry. During that period, 16,488 were put to work by North American companies. (That’s $869 million worth of robots.) For those looking to work … Read full-story
Companies in the aerospace industry look to design, manufacture, and operate aircraft in the atmosphere of Earth as well as spacecraft in the space surrounding our planet. For those looking to work in the industry, keep an eye on these 11 cutting-edge aerospace companies from across the country. Location: Hawthorne, CA Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is … Read full-story
Healthcare is enormous, and with the management of chronic illnesses growing – studies show that 60% of adults have at least one – it’s only going to get bigger. For those looking to work in, or keep a close eye on, this industry, these 15 companies from across the country should be on your radar. Location: … Read full-story
The video game industry has come a long way since early adopters rushed to play Pong at pinball arcades and boardwalks back in 1972. Recent projections point to the industry being worth as much as $300 billion by 2025. Big surges in cloud and mobile gaming have only added to the near-universal appeal of what, … Read full-story
In the SaaS (or “software as a service”) industry model, a third-party provider hosts and makes applications available to customers over the internet. As a major wing of the larger cloud computing industry, SaaS is seeing exponential growth: forecasts predict that by 2021, SaaS revenues are expected to grow to $278.3 billion – that’s a … Read full-story
For all the appeal of being placed in the role of CEO, there’s no more visible position in the company – and you’re likely take the fall when and if business goes south. Everyone has an opinion about their CEO, and everyone feels justified in broadcasting it. We asked employees, “Do you approve of your … Read full-story
Job interviews can become airless affairs, where both the person conducting the interview and the person being interviewed can lose track of what the goal is and, at worst, stop treating each other like human beings. Since the actual job – should the potential hire land it – will not resemble a police interrogation in … Read full-story
Here are companies in 6 of the biggest U.S cities that recently raised $25M or more in funding – which means they’re potentially going places, and soon. The money will most likely be used by these companies to accelerate growth, kick off new sales and marketing efforts, and hire new employees. Atlanta: 12 Hot Companies Hiring in Atlanta … Read full-story
Portland is quickly becoming one of the most interesting cultural hot spots in the U.S. The city offers parks, bridges, bicycle paths, microbreweries, and coffeehouses, as well as pervasive eco-friendliness. It’s also home to these five businesses that recently closed funding rounds that grew their companies by $25 million dollars or more – which means they’re … Read full-story
Salt Lake City, aka Silicon Slopes, is a tech and startup region on the rise, challenging the dominance of the major coastal cities for attracting talent. It’s also home to these 10 businesses which recently closed funding rounds that grew their companies by 25 million dollars or more – which means they’re potentially going places, … Read full-story
Dallas is the modern metro of North Texas, as well as the commercial and cultural hub of the region. It’s also home to these seven businesses that recently closed funding rounds that grew their companies by 25 million dollars or more – which means they’re potentially going places, and soon. The money will most likely be used … Read full-story
Houston is the biggest city in Texas, with the popular Space Center Houston, NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. Visitors to its relatively compact downtown can also take advantage of the Houston Grand Opera and the city’s Historic District. It’s also home to these six businesses which recently closed funding rounds that grew … Read full-story
As the metropolitan capital of Georgia, Atlanta is bursting with southern charm, good soul food, and plenty of deep American history. These 12 businesses in the Atlanta area each recently closed funding rounds that grew their companies by 25 million dollars or more – which means they’re potentially going places, and soon. The money will most … Read full-story
Known for beaches, parks, and year-round warm climate, San Diego sits on the Pacific Coast of Southern California. This city is also home to these 11 ares businesses which each recently closed funding rounds that grew their companies by 25 million dollars or more – which means they’re potentially going places, and soon. The money will most … Read full-story
Once we get through the interview and – if we’re lucky – get the job, our relation to our new company’s interview process changes. Safely employed, do we now become critical of the particular hoops we had to jump through? Or do we find ourselves approving of any process that found us worthy? We asked … Read full-story
Here are companies in 8 of the biggest U.S cities that recently raised $50M or more in funding – which means they’re potentially going places, and soon. The money will be used by these companies to accelerate growth, kick off new sales and marketing efforts, and hire new employees. New York: 15 Hot Companies Hiring in the New … Read full-story
For many – including many of its own citizens – New York City is the center of the Western world. Home to unique culture, Broadway, fine dining, sports, and world-class museums, for many NYC is the only place to be. These fifteen businesses in the New York area each recently closed funding rounds that grew … Read full-story
Sprawling Los Angeles is home to year-round southern California sunshine and miles of beaches, as well as Hollywood – still the center of the nation’s entertainment industry. These fourteen businesses in the Los Angeles area each recently closed funding rounds that grew the companies by 50 million dollars or more – which means they’re potentially going … Read full-story
