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The U.S. construction industry plays a vital role in theAmerican economy, contributing approximately 4.5% to the GDP. It employs about8.2 million people and generates roughly $2.2 trillion in constructionannually. As a leading economic indicator, the industry often signals changesin the overall economic landscape, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

I’m Zach Friedensohn, and I am not your typical generalcontractor. Since 2...

The U.S. Department of Education allocates funds to states,which then distribute the money to local school districts. These districts mustjustify their actions to state authorities to receive funding.

This funding impacts resources and training for specialeducation teachers. Last year, 70% of public schools reported vacancies in thisarea, with half of the teachers leaving within five years, according to PBS NewsHour.

Dr. Diana Fanno...

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in2022–23, the number of students ages 3–21 who received special education and/orrelated services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)was 7.5 million, or the equivalent of 15 percent of all public school students.Among students receiving special education and/or related services, the mostcommon category of disability was specific learning disabilitie...

Many American entrepreneurs report a better work-lifebalance compared to traditional employment, although nearly half still find itdifficult to disconnect, and 82% have lost sleep due to work concerns,according to Adobe.

After coaching over 10,000 individuals over two decades,Andrew Poles has found it possible to build a successful business withoutcompromising one's personal life. He collaborates with first-time founders toreali...

According to Forbes, for 80% of people, happiness continues to rise with income past $75,000. However, for a minority who are unhappy, their unhappiness decreases as they make more money — but only up to about $100,000 (approximately the same as $75,000 adjusted for inflation).

Dr. Travis Parry is the author of "Achieving Balance" and "Marry and Grow Rich".

He has earned a master's degree in psychology and a PhD in Family Relations...

Intrinsic motivation thrives when individuals feel a senseof authority over their roles and responsibilities. By granting employeesownership of outcomes and the authority to make decisions that affect theirwork, organizations empower them to take initiative, innovate, and take pridein their contributions.

According to the Institute for Health and ProductivityStudies at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, increasingempl...

Trust in various institutions is declining, making itincreasingly valuable in business. The fourth trust survey released byPricewaterhouseCoopers highlights the significance and opportunity of trustamong business executives, consumers, and employees. Among respondents, 95% ofbusiness executives agree that organizations have a responsibility to buildtrust, an increase from 92% in 2023. The numbers for consumers and employeesare also...

Self-limiting beliefs are negative thoughts or beliefs aboutyourself, your abilities, or the world around you. These beliefs ultimatelyprevent you from reaching your full potential. According to Ipsos, four in ten(40%) of Canadians agree (11% strongly, 29% somewhat) that they lack confidencein social situations, leading many to go to great lengths to avoid them.Unfortunately, nearly 85% of Americans struggle with low self-esteem, a...

Messaging from patients to primary care physicians accountedfor 85 percent of all secure messages sent. The volume of messages received byeach physician varied significantly. The median number of messages a primarycare physician received annually was 197, with an interquartile range of 55 to521, as reported by the National Institutes of Health.

Jake Sucoff is an entrepreneur, marketer, and four-time bestman. He is the founder and C...

When you choose to serve in the military, you are oftenpraised for your courage and valor, celebrated for your willingness to riskyour life for a common cause. However, the mental toll of military service isfrequently overlooked and underreported. According to a report from theMilitary Times, diagnoses of mental health disorders among active-duty servicemembers increased by nearly 40% over the last five years. This report, released...

Let's discuss optimism. When was the last time you felt truly hopeful about the future? Optimism is defined as having hope and confidence about what lies ahead or expecting a successful outcome.According to a CBS News poll, 57% of respondents consider themselves “hopeful” for 2025, which represents a 10% increase from the same poll in 2024. The other options were “discouraged” and “both equally,” with the latter seeing a signif...

Business efficiency measures how effectively a companyutilizes its resources to produce goods and services and generate revenue. Itis represented as a ratio between the resources used and the output produced.

According to a LinkedIn survey, over 60% of businesses haveeither used a consultant or are currently using one. The top reasons for hiringconsultants include accessing specialized expertise (70%), gaining an outsideperspective...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,about one in three adults in the United States do not get enough sleep. Thismeans that more than 35% of Americans sleep less than seven hours per night.Sleep deprivation can negatively impact mental health, cognitive function, andincrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Women, particularly those under age 50, report sleeping lessthan they need and experience highe...

Recent research from AARP indicates that the aging processaccelerates noticeably around the ages of 44 and 60. While aging is acontinuous journey throughout life, there are specific periods when significantmolecular changes occur—one of which typically happens after the age of 50. Asa result, we can consider the aging process to accelerate after the age of 50.

Carlos Reyes is a veteran in the health and fitness industrywith extensi...

**Preparation is the Best Defense Against Uncertainty**

According to LegalZoom, 56% of Americans believe that estateplanning is important; however, only 33% of adults in the U.S. have documentedtheir end-of-life plans. In 2021, among the estate plans created, 75.12% werewills, 18.78% were trusts, and 6.1% included the nomination of a guardian foryoung children.

Research from USA Today indicates that fewer older Americansare writing...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overallemployment for Sports Psychologists is projected to grow by 7% from 2023 to2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. On average, about13,000 job openings for psychologists are expected each year over the nextdecade. Many of these openings will stem from the need to replace workers whoare transferring to different occupations or exiting the labor force, such asthro...

Recent Gallup research reveals that only 22% of surveyedU.S. workers strongly agree that they feel connected to their team's culture atwork. Team culture encompasses the shared beliefs, behaviors, workingpractices, and values within an organization. For instance, a business mightcultivate a team culture focused on excellence, innovation, or service,depending on its core purpose. Workplace culture is vital as it guides bothindividua...

Succession planning involves identifying key organizationalpositions and developing action plans for individuals to take over those roles.By comprehensively understanding current and future goals, this preparationensures that the right people occupy the right roles both now and, in theyears, ahead.

According to a recent survey commissioned by Scotiabank,Canadian small businesses are facing challenges related to succession planning....

The 2022 Canadian Student Wellbeing Study, commissioned byStudiosity—a leading online study platform for post-secondary institutions—andconducted independently by Angus Reid, has been fully released. The studyhighlights the critical need for equitable student support by exploring factorssuch as student stress, motivation to achieve high grades, and attitudestowards cheating, segmented by age, household income, location, and field o...