Closing the Skills Gap: Why Young People Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Careers

Gen Z and Skilled Trades

A 2024 report from home services app Thumbtack found that 55% of Gen Z are considering a career in a skilled trade “Over the past few years, heavy industries and skilled trades have grappled with rising labor shortages. However, recent trends suggest the tides may finally be turning. Many young people are pursuing trade schools and physical…

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World’s Most Admired Companies 2025

World's Most Admired Companies 2025

“This year’s World’s Most Admired Companies use bold innovation practices to drive growth” Mark Royal They are not afraid to cause disruption and instead make bold decisions. They do not protect the status quo for the sake of protecting “what we know”. They seek the unknown and brave imperfect decisions. As you navigate your career,…

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The Great CEO Exodus… Continues

The Great CEO Exodus… Continues

“A record number of bosses left in January, on the heels of an all-time high set in 2024. Why experts say the trend likely will continue. Rank-and-file workers and many top executives have looked at the current job market and decided to stay. But one group isn’t sticking around—and it happens to be the people…

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Everything Employers Should Know About Hiring STEM OPT Employees

Everything Employers Should Know About Hiring STEM OPT Employees

“Hiring an international student can be a great way to bring top talent and cultural diversity to your business, but the recruitment process of STEM OPT employees can be intimidating. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilitates practical training programs that allow certain international students to extend their stay. We’ll go over the STEM OPT…

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How to Survive a Boring Job

How to Survive a Boring Job

“Many people think of boring jobs as those where you sit around doing nothing, but the reality is more complex. Being stuck in a boring job can be exhausting—not because you’re overworked or stressed, but because you just don’t care. You’re busy yet uninspired. You have plenty on your plate yet none of it sparks motivation.…

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How Container Ports Work: Logistics of Intermodal Transport

Container ships and ports

Have you ever wondered how a shipping container port works? Find out in this video! From unloading a cargo ship, to loading containers into a container storage yard, to getting them on the truck, this video explores the processes of intermodal transport. It also explores how automation might disrupt the shipping industry, and what challenges…

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Rail Transportation and the U.S. Economy: Fueling Growth, Trade, and Opportunity

Rail Transportation and the U.S. Economy

“In 2023, railroads contributed $233.4 billion in total economic output, supporting business activity and nearly 750,000 jobs across the economy. Rail is not just a means of moving goods and people — it is a force multiplier for the U.S. economy. It sustains jobs, reduces business costs, fuels supply chains, facilities trade, and delivers critical…

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5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

“Across organizations, managers have put their employees on notice. With revenue growth not so easy to find in many industries (or, for that matter, countries), leaders want positive contributions from other parts of the organization to compensate. They want individual employees to make an immediate impact: not just to work harder and faster, but also…

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