Gravyty, is a leading provider of AI-enabled fundraising software. This week it announced that The College of Charleston (CofC), a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university with 10,000 undergraduate and approximately 1,000 graduate students, internationally known for its history, architecture, culture, and coastal environment, has expanded the capacity of its Advancement workforce by…
The Winter White House is Eight Miles from one of America’s Murder Capitals – and it isn’t Where You Think
NeighborhoodScout, a web-based platform from Location, Inc. that delivers custom crime risk and real estate market reports, trends and forecasts, and analytics on school quality for any address, today released its annual list of the Top 30 Murder Capitals of America for 2019. Eight Miles from the Winter White House is one of America’s Murder Capitals…
Pointless Meetings Cost Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Annually
A new report from the world’s leading scheduling platform, Doodle, interviewed over 6,500 professionals across the USA, Germany, Switzerland & the UK and examined 19 million meetings arranged through its platform in 2018. Professionals spend 2 hours a week in pointless meetings, which will add up to over $541bn worth of resource in 2019 –…
Talent Trends Data Shows Strong Global Outlook for the New Year
C-suite and human capital leaders surveyed around the world continue to feel positive about their organizations’ prospects for the future, according to the latest Talent Trends data from Randstad Sourceright. Offering a sneak preview of insights from its 2019 Talent Trends research, Randstad Sourceright’s newly released Business Health Index finds that global business health has improved…
Two Secrets to Connecting With Your Creative Wisdom
By Daphne Michaels, Special for The Time USA Are you connecting with your “creative wisdom” — the type of thought process that makes you wonder, where did that thought come from? … it’s brilliant! Creative wisdom is mysterious; it’s always spot on; it resonates with a sense of knowing that doesn’t need to be factually proven. When we rely on…
The 2018 List of the 20 Top Female Artists in the Global Art Market
Although women account for half of the world’s population (and therefore half of the world’s intelligence, sensitivity and inspiration…), they are still substantially under-represented on the global Art Market. Looking back, women did not become a regular part of art history’s narrative until the end of the 19th century. However, today’s secondary art market is…
The Astonishing Amount Unpaid Federal Workers Owe on Mortgage and Rent for this Month Alone
The effects of the federal government shutdown on the housing market are wide-ranging and personal — unpaid workers still have to pay their mortgage or rent, while aspiring homeowners might see their loans in limbo. About 800,000 workers aren’t being paid (about 380,000 are furloughed and another 420,000 are working without pay), and still must…
Very Large Breaches
By the Price of Business Show, Hosted by Kevin Price. The Price of Business is a media partner of this site. Price of Business Host Kevin Price talked with cybersecurity expert Tom Kelly, president and CEO of ID Experts, about the recent Marriott breach that affected more than 500 million guests and how Americans can protect their privacy in the aftermath of this record-breaking…
Where Businesses Go for Cybersecurity Help
Many U.S. companies are looking for assistance from cybersecurity consulting and training vendors as they face constant attacks from outside their organizations and the use of unauthorized IT products by employees on the inside, according to a new report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory…
Parental Warmth Towards Children will Carry Them Through Adulthood in Many Ways
A childhood with loving parents can lead to life as an adult with flourishing in multiple domains, a new study from the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University’s Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences has found. The study, Parental Warmth and Flourishing in Mid-Life, marks an important advance in the study of flourishing. The paper reveals…
Small Business Job Growth Slowed at the End of 2018
The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch closed the year with a decline in small business job growth and continued, moderate growth in hourly earnings. The Small Business Jobs Index stands at 98.88 in December, down 0.13 percent for the month and 0.82 percent for the year. At $26.95, hourly earnings in December gained…
Hospitals in NJ Have Profound Economic Impact
New Jersey’s acute care hospitals deliver a $23.6 billion boost to the state economy, along with 150,000 jobs, according to the 2018 Economic Impact Report by the New Jersey Hospital Association. (PRNewsfoto/New Jersey Hospital Association) “Healthcare is a critical part of New Jersey’s economic infrastructure,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “The $23.6 billion…
Money Saving is now the Biggest Driver in Smart Home Devices Sales
New research from Parks Associates shows the prospect of saving money, either through reduced household bills or a discount on insurance premiums, raises the interest in smart home devices among 60% of the U.S. broadband households that do not own and do not intend to purchase a smart home device. The research firm will host…
They Now Know the Cause of Childhood Leukemia and are on the Road to Preventing It
Professor Greaves, or Sir Mel, as he can now be known, has carried out groundbreaking work to understand the hidden natural history and causes of childhood leukemia during a 35-year career at The Institute of Cancer Research, London – leading to advances in diagnosis, treatment and potentially prevention. He has also been a pioneer in identifying…
The Three Predictors of How Long an Employee Will Stay with a Company
Gone are the days when a new employee was expected to stay with an organization for five to seven years. Instead, employers are seeing more and more new hires rotate out of the position within just a year or two, and it’s hard to tell who will stay and who will go. After an exhaustive…
Some Ways to Celebrate Literacy in 2019
Teaching a child to appreciate reading not only promotes academic achievement, but it also opens opportunities for the imagination to soar and for kids to learn about topics beyond their wildest dreams. This year, you can help promote children’s literacy with these ideas: Give books to children. You can find a book on virtually any topic,…
A Closer Look at the Top Resolution for 2019
We hear it every year—the biggest resolution for the coming year is to lose weight. But how about for 2019? Results from a new survey conducted by Life Time reveals that more than half of respondents are committed to improving overall well-being and mental health as the top pick for the New Year. Members enjoy…
Expect to See Much More of this Rock and Roll Legend
Bill Haley (photo courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises) ALG Brands (“ALG”) has signed an exclusive, worldwide representation agreement with the estate of music legend Bill Haley, it was announced today by ALG COO Scott Austin. ALG will provide comprehensive management services for the estate, including brand partnerships, oversight of the licensing of Mr. Haley’s music and…
The Rare Coin Market was Hot in 2018
Quality was in the eyes of the bidders in the multi-billion dollar United States rare coin market during 2018, according to a year-end tabulation conducted by the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the country’s top rare coin and paper money dealers. While prices declined during the year for some…
Groups Call for Urgent FDA Ban on Skin Electric Shock Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it will ban a device that delivers painful electrical shocks to the skin to “modify” behavior in disabled students at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) in Massachusetts. In a publication of its upcoming priorities, FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the FDA was planning to issue…
Video Captures Some of the Worst “Red-Light Running” of 2018
Smart and safe transportation mobility provider Verra Mobility has released its annual string of shocking footage of red-light running collisions and near-misses captured by its red-light safety cameras in communities across the country. This video compilation serves as an eye-opening warning about the dangers of reckless driving and red-light running. The video, available here: https://youtu.be/4SkN4lx_FSM includes footage…
Merry Christmas! Now Some Suggested Destinations for the New Years
RAVE Reviews, the innovative site that publishes entertaining rankings based on advanced data-driven analysis, has published its ranking of “10 Best New Year’s Eve Destinations,” available at https://www.ravereviews.org/travel/best-new-years-eve-destinations/. New Year’s Eve is an exciting time. The smells and memories of Christmas still linger while we set our sights ahead, full of optimism and determination for…
Last Minute Hacks for Holiday Parties
Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…but sometimes the challenges of food shopping and holiday cooking can turn festive times into stressful times. Chill! The frozen and dairy aisles of your local grocery stores are full of shortcuts and holiday helpers to make preparations easier, less stressful, and more enjoyable for holiday events,…
Consumers are Spending More, but Buying Less
New-vehicle retail sales in December are expected to fall from a year ago, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to reach 1,310,700 units, a 1.0% decrease compared with December 2017. U.S. Retail SAAR— December 2017 to December 2018 (in millions of units) Source: Power Information…
Trump’s Syria Policy Shows US Politician Hypocrisy Transcends Parties
By Kevin Price, Editor at Large, TTU. President Trump’s decision to pull US forces out of Syria is being described as abrupt, but he has said he would do this for quite some time. The announcement seems to have caught many in the media and politics by surprise. But planning for this has been underway…
Auto Industry’s Optimist Outlook on 2019 Projected Auto Sales
New vehicle sales will continue to decline in 2019, continuing a trend started in 2017, according to a new report from the car shopping experts at Edmunds. As part of the Edmunds 2019 Forecast and Trends Report, analysts forecast that a total of 16.9 million new vehicles will be sold in 2019, compared to an…
GOP Does what Democrats Promised for Decades in Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform
After passage in the Senate on Tuesday, the First Step Act was passed by the House on Thursday with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. “We can be smart and tough on crime at the same time,” said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) after voting in favor of the bill.“ A number of…
Seven Sober Predictions about Real Estate in 2019
Redfin, (www.redfin.com), today released its seven predictions for the housing market in 2019. “We predict that the housing market will continue to cool into the first half of 2019,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather, who authored today’s report. “Inventory will rise back up to 2017 levels, and price growth, while likely still positive, will…
More Retirees are Experiencing a “Precarious Existance”
Fewer than half of retirees (46 percent) agree that they have built a large enough retirement nest egg, with only 16 percent “strongly” agreeing and 30 percent “somewhat” agreeing, according to a new survey by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS). “Retirees’ circumstances regarding when and how they retired exemplify common risks: employment issues,…
Economic Healthcare Decision Making of Cancer Victims
Although cancer treatment can have negative effects on household finances and living expenses, a small percentage of patients considered cost to be a factor in making their treatment decisions. This and other findings from Impact of Cancer, a new survey from Health Union, illuminate the perspectives and experiences of people impacted by all forms of…
What Online College Students Really think of the Education They are Receiving
TheBestSchools.org, a preeminent student resource tracking trends in online education since 2011, has published findings drawn from testimonials of students enrolled in online college concerning their satisfaction with online higher education: Real & Surprising Insights from Online Students Real & Surprising Insights from Online Students – TheBestSchools.org https://thebestschools.org/degrees/online-students-insights/ Students often choose online education for the…
Predictions About 2018 Holiday Spending Points to the Rise of a New Demographic Attribute
Collabsight, a startup market research and management consulting firm, finished its analysis of its 2018 holiday season prediction survey. The predictions are overwhelmingly optimistic – results indicate an over 70% chance of U.S. consumers spending as much or more this holiday season, and taking on the same or more debt to support this spending, as…
Economic Growth Projected to Slow Down in Asia and the Pacific Rim
IMAGE: Hong Kong. Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region will continue in 2019, but is expected to slow amid a global economic downturn Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson said at the 24th Annual Pacific Rim Client Appreciation Dinner. Emphasizing its decades-long commitment to the Pacific Rim market, Bank of the West held…
In Case You Haven’t Noticed, Blue Collar Workers are Harder to Find than White Collar Ones
Reversing a decades-long trend in the U.S. jobs market, companies are now having a more difficult time finding blue-collar workers than white-collar workers. Conducted by The Conference Board, the new analysis forecasts that growing blue-collar labor shortages will continue in 2019 and beyond. Companies can expect growing shortages in sectors that include transportation, health care…
2019: An Economic Outlook
Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson released today the Bank’s 2019 Economic Outlook Report: An Aging Expansion, projecting a United States and global economic forecast for the year ahead. The report covers a wide range of key economic issues including the anticipated slowing of U.S. job growth, the housing cycle’s peak across the country and in California, the…
See What the Average US Holiday Shopper Will Spend this Season
Every year consumers flock to stores with one goal in mind: finding the perfect presents for their family, friends and colleagues. This year, holiday shoppers are eager to find the best deals, with 60 percent planning to compare prices online before purchasing. However, 66 percent don’t plan to finance any of their holiday spending, missing…
How Leaders Differ From Managers
Steve Jobs was always seen as a great leader, not a great manager. That’s a common trait for a visionary, who thinks differently and focuses innovations rather than tactical thinker who strives to keep the company working. While people may use leaders and managers synonymously, the two terms differ because they come with different skill…
The Number One Things Americans do with Their Tax Refund
Forget looking forward to birthdays and Christmas, Americans are already thinking about how they will be using their tax refund if they get one according to a new survey by GOBankingRates. 16 percent of respondents plan on filing a return in January, 26 percent plan to file in February and another 16 percent will file sometime…
6 Critical Questions To Begin your 2019 Plan
By the Price of Business Show, Hosted by Kevin Price. The Price of Business is a media partner of this site. Traditionally at this time of year I write about planning – and how simple it can be. So, I’m being the Grinch – reminding you that there will be no Christmas if you don’t plan and…
Europe Survey on the Rise of Anti-Semitism Decribed as “Dismaying”
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global Jewish advocacy organization, is urging concerted initiatives by European governments to confront rising anti-Semitism, following the release of deeply troubling findings from an EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey of Jews across Europe. The survey results were announced today in Brussels by European Union First Vice President Frans Timmermans and Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová….