August 5, 2016, by Anica Oaks - When people think of great leaders, they often picture coaches, teachers, and business professionals, but the most significant leadership traits are often found in those who have military training and experience. From the moment new recruits enter boot camp, they are subjected to a stressful and challenging environment. Rather than giving up … [Read more...]
Unlocking the Mystery of Millennial Employees
August 3, 2016, by David McCauley - For veterans-turned-business owners and managers, millennials represent the up-and-coming workforce. Millennials are the largest living generation. They’re a controversial group and everyone seems to have wildly different opinions about them. It’s not uncommon to see articles declaring with gusto that the millennial generation is comprised of … [Read more...]
What All Veterans Should Know About Finding Their First House
August 3, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ambitious program of ending Veteran homelessness. Significant improvements have been made, and the results have shown that it is possible to end homelessness among the veterans in most cases. The VA began expanding its capacity after it realized that most veterans were experiencing … [Read more...]
The Global Importance of Cyber Security
August 2, 2016, by David McCauley - Cyber security is a growing concern across business sectors and even within our own homes. We live in an increasingly connected world where we are all citizens of the internet. Compromised systems, viruses, hacking can cause damage on a global scale. Vulnerable machines can be manipulated and used to spread digital infections that pollute the … [Read more...]
Combating Veteran Homelessness in the United States
August 1, 2016, by David McCauley - Michelle Obama once said, “Tens of thousands of veterans who risked their lives for our country are living in a shelter or sleeping near a subway vent. We should be horrified because that's not who we are as Americans.” For many veterans, homelessness is their reality. As of January 2014, 49,933 homeless veterans were identified in … [Read more...]