Category: Editorial

March 17, 2023

US government shutdowns disrupt the economy and leave thousands of workers unpaid. Additionally, these standstills negatively impact air travel, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), small businesses, and many more government programs. This article will explore what US government shutdowns are, […]

February 15, 2023

Issues such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic now have the potential to reshape policies in the US and abroad in 2023. While the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently stated that the […]

January 17, 2023

The Republicans have won by a slim majority in the House of Representatives. Still, journalists and political analysts worldwide rushed to point out that what was initially thought to be a red wave may have turned out to be only […]

December 16, 2022

In new guidance released in December, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advises firms to disclose their involvement with digital commodity companies. This is the latest sign that regulators are on high alert and fear further negative consequences, following […]

November 4, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic is at least to some extent a concern of the past, Americans seem to be heading toward more turmoil this fall. The domino effect of the healthcare crisis made other crises either emerge or grow in […]

October 31, 2022

The Biden Administration released a proposed rule, indicating its intention to issue a formal regulation that would redefine how employers classify workers. Under the current Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act rule, workers that are […]

October 11, 2022

Since its inception, the global pandemic has continued to have a long-lasting impact on how we buy, work, and also how our businesses operate.  As such, user behaviour has naturally evolved, leading to developments in customer experience (CX) to meet […]

September 30, 2022

President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s nuclear and other military threats before the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. According to President Biden, Vladimir Putin’s recent announcement that “partial mobilization” will take place in Russia is just one […]

August 31, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and the pandemic changed the world’s definition of normal. Not only is this new conflict in Europe destabilizing the entire region, but it is also impacting the global economy and provoking a massive increase in […]

July 29, 2022

Policymakers in the US and abroad are struggling to contain the ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while also fighting against what remains of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences, i.e. inflation and supply chain issues. With environmental […]

June 30, 2022

According to a factsheet recently issued by the White House, green energy is an important part of the arsenal that the United States must build to decrease energy costs for American families and to reduce threats to the power grid. […]

June 23, 2022

In today’s business world, compliance training is a given. It is the single most important tool for ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and it is required by law.  In a rapidly changing and complicated regulatory world, it’s more important […]

May 27, 2022

Governance is never an easy job, and it can become increasingly difficult during a geopolitical crisis. This has been true even before WWI when conflicts in the Balkans reshaped the region during the Italo-Turkish War, as well as the First […]

April 29, 2022

On 24 February, 2022, Vladimir Putin’s Russia did the unthinkable and invaded Ukraine—thereby starting a war in Europe. Two months have gone by since the start of the conflict, and many people are still left wondering what caused it. According […]

April 25, 2022

At the same time that the implications of the global pandemic have created difficulties for many, they have also sparked an opportunity for growth and change.  One key area that has continued to evolve even as we return to a […]

March 31, 2022

More than a month has already passed since President Putin’s Russia has decided to invade the neighboring country of Ukraine, killing and injuring more than 2,500 civilians in the process. Countless lives have been changed dramatically, after more than 6.4 […]

February 28, 2022

Most people living in the US and other Western countries are experiencing a new age fueled by technological breakthroughs and digital tools. With smartphones and personal computers to guide their work and free time, GPS navigation apps that help them […]

January 31, 2022

After two years of unprecedented emergency brought on by a global pandemic, the world is now at a brink of a new crisis. Ukraine is at the center of the situation, with tens of thousands of Russian troops now spread […]

December 15, 2021

It is a turbulent time for the British government. The relations between the UK’s political leadership and its citizens have been contentious for the past two years. From the mishandling of the pandemic to the Christmas parties at 10 Downing […]

November 30, 2021

Not long after President Joe Biden attended two summits in Europe, a new issue appeared on the world stage. Tensions started to rise in Ukraine after both the Eastern European country and the U.S. expressed concerns at what seemed to […]