The past will soon meet the future of workforce development in the historic Southside Studio, operated by the University of Nevada, Reno in downtown Reno.
K-12 robotics competition teams help to stimulate interest and development in robotics, computer science, engineering and automation, and these teams need large, open areas in which to design, build and test their creations.
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The pandemic pushed many organizations to become fully remote, and the experience has been better than many imagined. As a result, a hybrid working model that embraces the best of both remote and office-based work awaits many workers and companies on the other side of the crisis.
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I think we’ll increasingly see more and more marketers examining their own biases in their efforts. Representation from different races and genders in marketing campaigns is becoming so much more important in our culture and will certainly cross over into the marketing realm. I see this affecting campaigns, targeting and even who we use as models in our advertising messages.
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How do I pick the right business software? I use several different social media platforms. Should I use a Social Media scheduling tool? NCET’s panel of business and technology experts answer your questions in our monthly column.
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In today’s COVID world, it’s difficult to find many certainties. But one thing that has stayed the same throughout the pandemic is the continued threat posed by phishing scams.
Many organizations have found a way to adapt to a remote work environment, which comes with an increase in cyberattacks and employees falling victim to phishing attacks because they can’t readily walk next door to management to verify an email purportedly from them.
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Remote work has forced corporate leaders to change the way they manage their employees, according to Dr. Penny Pullan, author of “Virtual Leadership,” who outlined the new priorities modern-day leaders should be aiming for during her keynote session at Insider’s “Workplace Evolution” event.
Pullan said while the pandemic has forced companies to implement work-from-home options, she has been learning to adapt to remote work for over 19 years.
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A large number of people dream about buying a business, yet only a small percentage actually do. According to an informal survey at our firm, it appears that less than eight percent of those who had intentions of buying a business ever did.
For such a big decision, a self-assessment should be made by those who think they want to buy a business.
At the top of the list, buyers need to take an honest inventory of their skills, knowledge and interests. Are they comfortable with interacting with the public or more content behind a desk? What are the technical skills or talents that they can incorporate into the business?
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Businesses around the country have been slow to evaluate, or quick to assume they are ineligible for, the 2021 Employee Retention Credit. The result: a significant amount of cash is still being paid to the Federal government when it could remain with companies that need it.
It is time to bust the myths surrounding the 20201 ERC and highlight the most common misunderstandings.
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How do people react when you offer to give them “constructive criticism”? What do you notice about their body language, tone of voice, and overall demeanor? Do they seem open, engaged, and eager to hear what you have to say, or do they seem closed-off, defensive, and like they are dreading the interaction?
People often brace for impact when others offer criticism, even if you call it “constructive.” Part of the reason is rooted in a simple exploration of the definition of criticism.
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Naming your business is an important part of the startup process. There are numerous aspects to consider when it comes to naming your business, including creating a unique brand identity, name availability, and future viability. There is a good chance that if you’re starting a business, you already have an idea of what to name it, but here are a few things you should consider before doing so.
First, here are some tips when it comes to naming a business.
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This year, the technologies that we will most likely hear the most about won’t be fancy devices like smartphones or big-screen television sets. It will be the stuff we don’t usually see: workhorse software and internet products that are finding their moment now.
The pandemic has pushed us to embrace useful technology that was often overlooked. Once lame or gimmicky apps on our devices suddenly became central tools. With that in mind, here are four tech trends that are set to invade our lives this year.
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When the coronavirus pandemic shut down Nevada, the economic shocks many monitored were the reverberations in its urban centers. One end went largely dark due to its dependence on tourism (Las Vegas-Henderson), while the other corner of the state kept far more lights on thanks to its diversified economy (Reno-Sparks).
In-between and east of those regions, however, are vast amounts of land, where the Silver State’s smaller markets and rural communities are in varying degrees of rebounding from the COVID recession.
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The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at UNR has attracted some of the brightest female business minds for its next International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Innovation in a Changing World. The completely virtual event is set for International Women’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, March 8. It will include speakers from seven U.S. cities, eight countries and four continents.
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In 1998, I proposed something unheard of to my then-boss: let me work from home. Preparing for my son’s birth, I lined up in-home care for my newborn, created a home office, and secured the necessary technology, I carefully laid out my plan for how I could ensure results while creating a work-life integration for me. “Give me 3 months to prove this” I requested; and it worked. Twenty-two years later, I am still an advocate for the premise that you don’t have to be in an office in order to meet with success.
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When the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy crashing last spring, no state was hit harder than Nevada. With COVID shuttering casinos and resorts for months, halting the hospitality and tourism industries, Nevada saw its unemployment rate skyrocket to 28% in April. It was the worst-ever unemployment rate in state history and highest mark in the country.
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We’re surrounded by entrenchment. In the U.S., we constantly hear of lawmakers unable to pass collaborative legislation because they’re entrenched in increasingly polarized positions. Stories of failed mergers and acquisitions populate the business press, as leaders attempting to blend cultures and groups remain entrenched in their way of leading and “their” group’s ways of working. And for those of us just trying to complete our own work, how often have we been derailed when other groups of people were entrenched in their view of the problem?
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The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Office of Workforce Innovation are joining forces and using CARES Act funding to make the state’s so-called “Emsi SkillsMatch” tool available for people trying to get back into the job market.
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Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
Archer, now in his 15th year with NCET, previously held executive positions in international product and market development at Viacom, Home Box Office, AOL Netscape and Headlight before joining NCET.
Archer is also a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s EPSCoR Advisory Committee and past chair of Entrepreneurship Nevada.
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As the demand for healthcare services continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to consider different avenues for patients to assess home care. DispatchHealth, a mobile urgent care service, is working diligently to provide pandemic relief by redefining patient care as we know it today. The innovative in-home care service has tested and treated more than 1,040 patients with COVID-19 related symptoms,
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