A Soft Start To 2015, But Acceleration Expected
Despite temporary factors like the West Coast port strike and tough winter weather in parts of the country, the economy is expected to grow.
Monthly Confidence Index For Equipment Finance Industry Highest In Four Years
"Over the next six months, will your company increase or decrease spending on business development activities?"
External CEO Engagement Required To Build Reputation
According to a new report, 81 percent of global executives report that external CEO engagement is now a mandate for building a company's reputation.
Data Center Trends: The Present And The Future
The happening trend of today could be an obsolete thing of tomorrow—just as the prospective trend of the future could be only a dream of today.
Manufacturing Faces Two Million Worker Shortage In The Next Decade
Study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute indicates nine in 10 Americans surveyed believe manufacturing essential to U.S. economy, while only one in three parents would encourage their children to pursue a career in manufacturing.
How Does Streetcar Performance Compare In Five U.S. Cities?
A new report looks at what lessons can be learned from analyzing the streetcar performance in Little Rock, Memphis, Portland, Seattle and Tampa.
Uncertainty, Volatility And High Risk Environment As Top Challenges In 2015
More boards reallocating oversight duties as risk environment strains audit committee agendas.
D.C. Real Estate Continues Steady Decline Among Foreign Investors: NYC Takes Over From London...
China is expected to become the top U.S. investor in 2016 and beyond.
Global Mobility | Not A Priority For Most Companies
Global mobility is a low priority for most companies, despite tangible benefits for business growth; consequently, 43% of companies do not have a global mobility strategy.
Data Download: West Leads In Advanced Manufacturing
Dan Levine, Oxford Economics writes, "As the large metro areas find themselves in an increasing competition for highly mobile talent and jobs, there will probably be continued convergence in community and economic development strategies; particularly in urban centers seeking to attract technology talent and promote business incubation."
What Cities Have The Most Innovative Workers?
New research highlights cities where the largest percentage of CFOs view innovation as an employee strength.
Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies
Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition.
Saxo Bank’s 10 Outrageous Predictions For 2015
Steen Jakobsen of Saxo Bank comments: "Inflation has fallen to its lowest in decades, interest rates have followed and energy prices are sharply lower. The lack of volatility in data and in asset markets has given investors a false sense of security; we could be in for a rollercoaster ride in 2015.
2014 Realizes Strongest U.S. IPO Numbers In More Than A Decade
As of December, there were 288 IPOs on U.S. exchanges, which raised $95.2b, a 54% increase in capital over 2013.
More Healthcare And Life Sciences M&A Activity Expected In 2015
KPMG survey finds that cash reserves and easy credit are seen as the leading drivers for deals.
Smart Grid Technologies Revenue Expected To Reach $70.2 Billion Annually
Navigant Research forecast—revenue from smart grid technologies could reach $70.2 billion annually by 2023.
Economic Growth Slowing After Mid-Year Burst, But 2015 Expected To Top 2014
Housing market is grinding forward as employment numbers tick upward as well.
Internet Of Things Transforms Cities Into Platforms
Study reveals how this new trend of everyone and everything becoming connected to the Internet will impact the cities across the country and around the world.
Businesses Perceive Little Value In Switching Electricity Vendors
New analysis surveyed 250 medium and large C&I companies across five verticals: manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, small franchises and education.
U.S., U.K. And Singapore Top Three Relocation Destinations For Multinational Corporations
According to a report from the Cartus Corporation, the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore are the top three places where multinational businesses are relocating employees.