CVS to end cigarette sales: The first of many?

A fantastic innovation I shared on our Innovationedge Facebook Page. I thought I’d share it here as well. Are you connected to our social media? Post by InnovationEdge.

In Columbia, a pair of architects are re-thinking the way we use materials for helping to curb energy use naturally.  The two used the bricks to recreate a new shape that offers acoustic insulation as well as a unique beauty to any building or home’s exterior. They were recently featured in Fast Company Magazine. Here…

First coined by entrepreneur Ida Tin in 2016, “FemTech” has become a popular buzzword in the healthcare industry. Once considered a niche market, women’s health today presents significant business opportunities for companies, investors, and stakeholders—and it’s no wonder why. Women account for approximately 80% of consumer purchasing decisions related to health and wellness. Read on…

I’ve talked before about the growing science of analytics, where companies are using data to make better decisions faster, throughout their organizations. Analytics is going beyond traditional sources into the realm of text. Analytics naturally came about as a result of today’s prolific generation of electronic data. The amount of numerical information created every day…

You’ve probably heard that it’s more expensive to hire a new employee than it is to retain a current one, but as organizations struggle to recruit new candidates during The Great Attrition, this couldn’t be truer. While the cost of losing a team member varies depending on their level of experience, wages, and the industry…

In my weekly newspaper column I talk about how we’re hearing that innovative technology is beginning to transform the poorest areas of developing nations in South and Central America, Africa, Asia and beyond. This is great news: New well-drilling equipment and water filters are providing clean drinking water to many impoverished communities. Inexpensive mobile phones,…