Groundbreaking Survey Reveals the Rise of Freedom-Seeking Freelancers and Redefinition of Entrepreneurship

REDWOOD CITY, CA–(Marketwired – May 14, 2013) – oDesk, the world’s largest online workplace, and Millennial Branding, a Gen Y consulting firm, today announced results of a new study, “Millennials and the Future of Work.” The survey, conducted by independent research firm Genesis Research Associates, examines perspectives on the future of work from 3,193 freelancers worldwide, including 1,958 Millennials (19 – 30 years old). Findings reveal a desire to follow independent career paths due to the freedom and flexibility professionals say these paths provide, as well as a groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be “an entrepreneur.” For full survey results, please visit https://www.odesk.com/info/spring2013onlineworksurvey/ or see our infographic. Key results include: Professionals are crafting entrepreneurial, independent paths to freedomOf the freelancing Millennials surveyed, 58% of those familiar with the term “entrepreneur” classified themselves as one. Continue reading

GAA Insure the Future with Liberty Insurance Partnership – Video




GAA Insure the Future with Liberty Insurance Partnership Liberty Insurance have announced a major new partnership with the GAA and the Camogie Association, which will see the brand sponsor both the GAA Hurling All … By: ballywire Continue reading

PwC US Reports Aerospace & Defense Industry Set Records for Revenue and Profit in 2012

NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Following the third consecutive year of record revenue and profit in 2012, the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry will likely generate flat results in 2013, according to the PwC US A&D 2012 Year in Review and 2013 Forecast, which provides a comprehensive overview of the industry looking at outlook, key trends and related topics. Continue reading

Added incentive – Student life – PhD in Medicine – Video




Added incentive – Student life – PhD in Medicine Courtney talks about her research and the personal motivation in obtaining her Doctorate in Physiology research. Find out more your future studies in this ar… By: uniofsydney Continue reading

Nokia Future Concept Smartphone Nanotechnology – Video




Nokia Future Concept Smartphone Nanotechnology Morph is a concept demonstrating some of the possibilities nanotechnologies might enable in future communication devices. Morph can sense its environment, is… By: artnet Liu Continue reading

NASA | GOES-R: The Future of Weather Forecasting – Video




NASA | GOES-R: The Future of Weather Forecasting NOAA's GOES-R satellite will provide continuous weather monitoring. It will add and renew the capabilities of the other operational GOES satellites. The GOES… Continue reading

The Future of Healthcare: Artificial Intelligence




The Future of Healthcare: Artificial Intelligence Clinical Support Systems Robert Pearl, CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, explores the idea of using artificial intelligence and clinical support systems to replace traditional, hu… By: stanfordbusiness Continue reading

California Hospital Medical Center Recognized for National Health Care Environmental “Partnership” Award

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– California Hospital Medical Center has received the Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nations leading health care membership community that empowers its members to increase their efficiencies and environmental stewardship while improving patient safety and care. The Award is one of the Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor environmental achievements in the health care sector. This Award applauds organizations that are just beginning their journey in environmental stewardship, said Laura Wenger, RN, Executive Director, Practice Greenhealth. Continue reading

[Futurist Keynote] JIM CARROLL Impact of Globalization | Collaborative Agency Group – Video




[Futurist Keynote] JIM CARROLL Impact of Globalization | Collaborative Agency Group JIM CARROLL Impact of Globalization | Collaborative Agency Group Futurist, trends and innovation expert, Author of The Future Belongs to Those Who are Fast … By: CollaborativeAgency Continue reading

[Futurist Speaker] JIM CARROLL Future of Manufacturing | Collaborative Agency Group – Video




[Futurist Speaker] JIM CARROLL Future of Manufacturing | Collaborative Agency Group JIM CARROLL Future of Manufacturing | Collaborative Agency Group Futurist, trends and innovation expert, Author of The Future Belongs to Those Who are Fast … By: CollaborativeAgency Continue reading