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Workplace Distractions Survey: What distracts us most when we are on the clock?

DETROIT - If you’re a fan of The Office, you might have seen Creed playing solitaire or other variations like spider on his computer. He could be powering up his workplace focus, knowing studies show games can improve executive function, working memory, and even problem-solving ability. Or perhaps he’s regrouping after an exhausting task. Maybe he’s just goofing

By |2022-04-19T20:02:06-04:00April 12th, 2022|ESD, Uncategorized|

FlexJobs Survey Finds Roughly 1 in 3 Are Currently Considering Quitting Their Jobs 

BOULDER, CO —While 2021 saw record quit-level rates, workers are still quitting at elevated rates in 2022. According to FlexJobs’ 2022 Work Insight survey with more than 2,200 respondents, 30 percent of workers are currently considering quitting their jobs, and 25 percent have actually quit their jobs in the last six months. Of those that

By |2022-04-14T17:14:22-04:00April 12th, 2022|ESD|

Former Michigan Economic Development Leader Passes

ANN ARBOR - Michael Finney, 65, former CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Ann Arbor SPARK passed away on April 3 from a heart attack. Since 2017, Finney was president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a nonprofit public-private economic development organization in Florida. Michael Finney "Mike was a dynamic leader

By |2022-04-12T14:46:16-04:00April 12th, 2022|ESD|

Worldwide PC Shipments Declined 7.3 Percent In First Quarter of 2022

STAMFORD, Conn. — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 77.5 million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 7.3 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner, that said a sharp drop in Chromebook sales significantly contributed to the overall market decline. “After an unprecedented Chromebook surge in 2020 and

By |2022-04-11T16:17:33-04:00April 11th, 2022|ESD|

Ford Wants To Patent A Roof-Mounted Chair For Tailgating And Camping

DEARBORN - There are few pleasures in life that rival sitting on top of your car, miles from anyone in the middle of the wilderness, staring up at the vast inky-black sky painted with stars. Ford apparently understands this as much as I do and wants to patent a roof-rail-mounted chair for "camping and tailgating activities."

By |2022-04-04T17:15:50-04:00April 4th, 2022|Auto Tech, ESD|

Small Business Owners Are Feeling the Impact of Inflation, Yet Remain Optimistic

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a big jump in concern for inflation small business owners are feeling good about the health of their businesses and expectations for the future, leading to a new pandemic-era high score of 64.1 for the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. About three in five (61 percent) small

By |2022-03-29T11:12:25-04:00March 29th, 2022|ESD|

Renaissance Venture Capital Helps Raise $2.3 Billion For 78 Michigan Companies

ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78 Michigan companies through its portfolio and capital attraction activities. Renaissance also announced that the 55 Michigan companies in its portfolio have raised $2.17 billion to date, or more than $13 for every dollar invested by Renaissance. This is more than

By |2022-03-29T12:57:54-04:00March 29th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, ESD|

Northwood University Launches Complimentary Online Lesson Promoting Free-Market Economics

MIDLAND – As Northwood University celebrates its Founder's Day today, the Michigan university announces the launch of an online lesson for anyone interested in The Northwood Idea and free-market economics. "The Northwood Idea exists as a timeless set of values that adapts to changing conditions while remaining steadfast as a guiding light," stated Dr. Dale

By |2022-03-28T19:25:19-04:00March 28th, 2022|ESD|