Kim Wright

The job market is continuing to open up, spurring a significant rise in individuals interested in changing jobs. But, while more jobs may be available, it’s still essential that job seekers do everything they can to prepare for the job search and interview process. From adding new skills to seeking mentoring to reading up on […]

From fitness trackers to communication devices, wearable gadgets and gizmos are all the rage. While not the first interactive watch to come on the market, the Apple Watch, debuting in April 2015, may be one of the most powerful and accessible. In addition to keeping time, the Apple Watch will run a variety of apps, […]

You have six seconds to make a great first impression. Go! Seriously, a recent study by TheLadders found that recruiters spend only six seconds with a resume before they determine if it’s worth more of their time. That’s a pretty small window, so you have to make sure you’re including only the most critical data. […]

Yes, it’s that time of year again – time for our favorite college basketball teams to compete for top honors in the NCAA tournament. Not so long ago, you would likely have found coworkers gathered around the television watching their local team play during work hours. While this might have had some impact on those […]

With to-do lists that grow longer every hour, it’s essential that we work smarter and more efficiently to keep up with the demands of everyday life. Mobile devices and innovative apps are continuing to provide new access points and new tools to help us reach our goals. From cloud storage to apps for business processes, […]

The pursuit of health and wellbeing is an ongoing goal toward which most all of us strive. Given busy lifestyles and numerous demands from both personal and professional obligations, it’s not always easy to stay on track in this pursuit. Innovative developers recognize this fact and have begun creating gadgets and gizmos that are easy […]

Looking to download a few new iOS productivity and lifestyle apps? Schedules are jam packed these days. Between work, kids, friends, school or any number of other commitments, it can be hard to keep it all on track. This slideshow features a variety of iOS apps that can help keep you up-to-date with recent events, […]

Glassdoor.com recently released its inaugural report highlighting the “25 Best Jobs in America for 2015.” The report identified specific jobs with the highest overall Glassdoor Job Score, which was determined by weighting three factors equally – earning potential, career opportunities, and the number of job openings. The Glassdoor Job Score is based on a 5-point […]

This is a calendar of special topics that will be covered on IT Business Edge in 2015. Our coverage will not be limited to these topics, but we plan to leverage resources across the network to take an in-depth look at a key topic each month. January:Payment Systems July:Data Quality February:Artificial Intelligence August:Mobile Workers March:Network […]

What do holiday shoppers want? Great deals, of course. But a recent global survey of more than 3,000 consumers, conducted by SDL, also found that they want a consistent shopping experience, regardless of what channel or device they are using to interact with retailers. Nearly 90 percent of respondents reported this expectation, a 17 percent […]

Staples and crowdsourcing platform Fundable recently teamed up to launch the first Crowd2Shelf Contest. The contest provides startups the opportunity to compete for a chance to sell their products in Staples’ stores. While the ultimate goal is to land a coveted spot in Staples’ inventory, all contestants selected for the crowdfunding phase have the opportunity […]

Do you have an upcoming job interview? Want to be a stand-out candidate? Guess what, top candidates know a secret that helps them shine brighter than all the others. A crystal ball, you ask? Um… no. A relative working high up in the company? Well, maybe. But even without that advantage, candidates can still make […]