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National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This year’s theme highlights how preparation can help protect loved ones and build lasting legacies for families. During this month, the North Atlantic Basin traditionally enters its most active period of hurricane season, putting the spotlight […]
Since late 2019, the world’s manufacturers have faced several significant challenges and disruptions that demand companies increase the pace of their digital transformation. This includes disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, an aging workforce and worker shortages, and an increase in cyber threats. In the face of these challenges, manufacturers know that advanced technologies can help […]
Semiconductor shortages, transportation delays, port congestion, logistics disruptions and other issues slow down global supply chains. Driven by factors like the ongoing pandemic, labor shortages, geopolitical issues and economic uncertainty, these problems are expected to last well into 2023. “At the beginning of the pandemic, nobody predicted that it would last this long,” Dr. Bertha […]
The Great Resignation hit the healthcare industry hard. Nearly one in three health care workers have considered leaving their jobs, and almost one in five have already quit. There are plenty of reasons why, including burnout, poor pay, layoffs and overall stress and frustration. And while these conditions are steadily worsening, the epidemic is projected […]
Recruitment and retention are proving to be challenging issues facing the emergency services sector, with workforce shortages projected in years to come due to growing competition for key skills and changing worker values. However, unlike other industries, shortages in this sector may mean longer wait times for emergency services, which can mean life or death […]
For over a century, Batson-Cook has specialized in general contracting, construction and design-build contracting throughout the southeast United States. Recognized as a premier construction organization, Batson-Cook is committed to quality work and project outcomes, made possible through top-notch digital tools. For years, Batson-Cook used consumer-grade laptops and tablets on site. Over time, the company realized […]
Labor shortages are exacerbating issues across the supply chain. To stay relevant in a highly competitive labor market, successful logistics operations are leveraging technology solutions that can help them maximize worker productivity. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, companies are turning to labor management system technology for help optimizing their current […]
Today’s rugged tablets and smartphone-like handhelds offer a familiar, consumer-like experience for employees—especially millennials who grew up with screens as a central feature of life. Navigating apps is second nature, which simplifies introducing mobile apps to the workforce in the field or on the warehouse floor. There is one potential flaw in workforce mobile […]
Firefighting technology helps emergency personnel perform their jobs effectively. This article highlights the new technologies today’s firefighters use, such as GPS, drones, and mobile apps. The technology available to firefighters has come a long way in recent years. Firefighters now have access to various tools and equipment that can help them do their jobs more […]
Firefighting technology helps emergency personnel perform their jobs effectively. This article highlights the new technologies today’s firefighters use, such as GPS, drones, and mobile apps. The technology available to firefighters has come a long way in recent years. Firefighters now have access to various tools and equipment that can help them do their jobs more […]