Education, Careers & Jobs

How new legislation can help address the health care workforce shortage

(BPT) - If you've recently scheduled medical appointments or procedures, you may have noticed longer wait times than you expected. There's a reason for that: The U.S. currently needs more than 17,000 …
5 ways high school students can earn college credit
As the cost of higher education soars, more and more students want to get a jump on earning college credits. EDsmart looked at ways students could accomplish that goal.
Most common causes of workplace stress
Wysa used Zippia Research data to review common causes of workplace stress and how workers and companies can manage them.
Schools got $190B to counter the pandemic's effect on student learning—Here's how they spent it
The COVID-19 relief funds to schools are coming to a close. HeyTutor cited data from the Department of Education to determine how much states spent.
How restaurant employment has changed so far in 2023
When COVID struck, restaurants and bars were forced to curb operations. They've rallied, but Next Insurance finds they're still facing a tight labor market.  
Online college enrollment is on the rise: What brings students to virtual campuses?
Using data from the NCES and research from Education Dynamics, EDsmart explored why online college enrollment is on the rise.  
10 states where college enrollment has dropped the most over the past decade
EDsmart used National Center for Education Statistics data to identify the states with the greatest undergraduate enrollment declines in the last decade.

Are your business finances in shape? A checklist to get you organized

(BPT) - By Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer of BILLAs a business owner, keeping your finances thriving is critical, especially if you’re looking to do more with less as many small and midsize …

AI and SMBs: How to decide what is right for you

(BPT) - By Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer at BILLFrom the news to social media to your favorite podcast — artificial intelligence (AI) is capturing headlines. You’ve probably heard …

5 Tips to Set Your Kids Up for Back-to-School Success

(Family Features) Consider these five school-readiness tips to help parents ease the jitters, prepare for school days and set goals to help ensure their children have great years.

3 Devices to Make Navigating Campus Life Easier

(Family Features) The right tech gadgets - like smartphones, wearables, headphones and laptops - can help get you one step closer to your degree and navigate both your coursework and social life with ease.

Supporting Teachers: 4 ways to help lighten the burden for educators

(Family Features) To help alleviate some of the burden, consider these ways parents, guardians and community members can contribute and support the efforts of educators.

Enjoy a Workday Reset

(Family Features) Taking a break from work and averting your eyes from the computer may help you mentally reset and increase efficiency throughout the day.

Which colleges have produced the most legislators in the 118th Congress?

Best Universities used the Biographical Directory of Congress to find out which schools were most popular among members of the 118th Congress for their undergraduate degrees.

How access to retirement plans compares across 9 different industries

Guideline collected data on retirement benefits from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare employees' access across nine different industries.

Generative AI: Boundless potential at our fingertips

(BPT) - Generative AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we work, learn, and solve problems. By democratizing access to powerful software, generative AI has humanized technology …
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Marketplace Makes Its Mark: News From Walmart’s First-Ever Seller Summit

(BPT) - By Manish Joneja, SVP, Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services, Walmart U.S.Transformation is part of who we are at Walmart.You see, as customer preferences shift and change, so …

Are You Missing Out On 529 Education Savings Plans?

(NewsUSA) - How is it that so many people worry about how they’ll pay for college, and yet still haven’t taken advantage of 529 savings plans?  Maybe because they could be one of the best-kept …

Online Learning Solutions For The School Year

(NAPSI)—During the back-to-school season, a seamless and affordable online experience is more critical than ever. Here’s how to optimize your digital ecosystem to enhance productivity and …

Mission alignment: How to get the most out of business-nonprofit partnerships

(BPT) - National Nonprofit Day (Aug. 17) provides an important reminder for companies. Partnering with the right nonprofits can help them achieve social objectives and make a greater impact.The rise …

1 in 4 Americans don’t understand retirement planning but are willing to start learning online, new survey says

(BPT) - Will I be able to retire? How much do I need to save? What if I outlive those savings? Questions like these are common across America’s current working population. Whether Gen X, …