When we consider the industries seeing significant growth and change, there are trends that simply can’t be ignored, given their propensity to shape and distinguish both the personal opportunities and the economic realities of the country. Specifically, technology is changing everything. From the job sectors seeing growth to how and where those jobs are taking place. In Colorado specifically, the state ranks in the top five for private aerospace employment, concentration of high-tech workers and performance, as well as a STEM-based economy. But Colorado isn’t alone in its participation in the changing landscape of industries and the economy. Tech Jobs Are No Longer Just in Silicon Valley This will come as no surprise. One of the … [Read more...]

Many of us want to change the world for the better but don’t know where to start. Most lack the resources or connections to make a lasting impact on struggling communities. That doesn’t mean our good intentions have to stop there, though. Thankfully, there are amazing organizations that have already done most of the legwork for us; these organizations can use individual and business support in volunteer power and donations to aid developing nations. However, how can we be sure the agency we’re helping is actually doing what they’re saying? With recent news reporting how some nonprofits aren’t delivering on their promises or may be using funding for their own gain, it can make us wary of donating a single dollar to any charity. … [Read more...]

An unprecedented move by the California Supreme Court left the gig economy in shambles on Monday. The court ruled that employers based in the economy must shift their hiring model, and treat workers who carry out ‘work related businesses as full-time employees. This ruling is deemed to have far-reaching consequences for companies such as Uber and Lyft, which for years have thrived under the previous work-model. New Ruling set to restructure the playing field So here’s exactly how the new ruling is expected to transform things. For example, suppose the owner of a pet shop hires a plumber to come fix one of their leaking sinks. In such a situation, the plumber would not be considered an employee of the pet shop because his or her trade is … [Read more...]

A few years ago, not many computers came equipped with an SSD. At that point, the prices of hard drives were in steep decline and we were enjoying more storage space in return for affordable prices. 3.5-inch hard drives reached the 1TB milestone and it didn’t take long before bigger drives were available. The switch to flash-based, solid state storage (SSD) happened not too long after. As the prices of flash memory and SSDs went down, these drives became more accessible to everyday users and faster drives became standard in desktop PCs and laptops alike. The SSD Revolution One of the reasons why SSDs are now so popular is the sheer performance this new type of drives offers. SSDs can deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s. Some … [Read more...]

Getting that high-paying desk job can be a dream come true or your worst nightmare. Desk jobs can be killers, literally. More and more studies are coming to light on the effects office jobs have on your health. Not only is stress a major negative factor, but long hours, sedentary work environments and the vices people use to cope with these stressors contribute to the rampant ailments and diseases that plague our country as well. However, you don’t need to quit your job just yet to improve your health. There are simple, everyday things you can do to make your desk job more beneficial to your longevity. Stressed out Stress doesn’t take just a mental toll, it takes a toll on your body as well. You can even be put in a stressful … [Read more...]