Phishing: Not Just for Criminals

Phishing: Not Just for Criminals Joe Gray, Forbes Phishing scams will never be eradicated; however, the best way to combat such communications is to train your employees. Conducting phishing operations against your team doesn’t make you the bad guy, but rather prepares your staff to be on alert. Learn more about key initiatives to keep your operations safe. read more

Video Picks this month

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VR Artist Painting in three dimensions is now a reality see the video

Robots Now Doing Flips! Atlas was built to have human-level agility and balance see the video

Juicer for the Ages Juice bar that turns orange peels into cups  see the video

8 Ways IoT Devices Can Improve Your Business Office

8 Ways IoT Devices Can Improve Your Business Office James Parsons, Entrepreneur With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and Internet-connected products are leading to a more connected and happier workplace. When used correctly, IoT can have big benefits on streamlining business operations. Check out eight ideas on how IoT can make your office run more efficiently. read more

Do You Have Moxie?

Do You Have Moxie? John Baldoni, Leadership Now Grit, guts, and fortitude are all synonyms of the word “moxie,” which author John Baldoni describes in his new book, Moxie: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership as a key quality for business leadership.  Leaders with moxie have been proven to lead people during tough circumstances, and they possess several important attributes including, fire, drive, resilience, and street smarts.  Learn five characteristics that you can practice and develop and incorporate into your life and your business read more

Friends Don’t Let Friends Hire Their Friends

Friends Don’t Let Friends Hire Their Friends Jeff Hyman, Forbes  Balancing relationships in and outside of the workplace can be a difficult juggling act; however, when a friend is hired in the workplace, that makes the juggling even more difficult.  This new co-worker who is seen as an emotional confidant outside of work, might receive office favoritism and act as a person to confide in.  Northwestern Business School professor Jeff Hyman believes that mixing friendships and work isn’t the best practice, but gives several steps/things to consider if you are going to hire a friend.     read more

Surveys Are No Substitute for Actually Talking to Customers

Surveys Are No Substitute for Actually Talking to Customers  Graham Kenny, Harvard Business Review Traditional online surveys and questionnaires have been popular for customer feedback, but they may not be the most effective.   Learn from a top consultant about why talking to customers online and in person, often in a one-on-one setting, is the best method for feedback because of the amount and the quality of information you would never get from a typical questionnaire.    read more

Video Pics from our staff...

Video Pics from our Staff

Robots that Disinfect Now your personal robot can clean your sheets from bacteria  see the video

Can Your T-Shirt Do This? Augmented reality is reaching down to the basic t-shirt see the video

Get Off My Lawn Sensor and wifi-enabled, this robot will have your lawn cut to impress see the video