Transitioning from one job or career to another one can be difficult even for those who don't like their occupation. However, there are steps that can be taken to make the transition as easy and timely as possible. At the outset, North Carolina residents who are in...
Month: March 2016
Developing future leaders in North Carolina
Finding the right people to lead an organization may be a challenge, but it is one that business owners must address. As leaders are generally developed over time, a succession plan should be created as soon as possible to keep it functioning properly over long...
Car companies agree to install automatic braking systems
North Carolina motorists may be interested to learn that nearly all vehicles that are sold in the U.S. will soon come standard with automatic emergency braking systems. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it had convinced several...
Tired truckers and fatigue measurement
A weary truck driver has the potential to wreak havoc on a North Carolina highway. Accidents caused by fatigued drivers can be some of the most serious because there is little or no time to respond or correct course for a driver who has dozed off. The size of a semi...
Hospitalists and malpractice in North Carolina
Hospitalists are a fairly new addition to the medical profession. They are individuals who generally perform the same duties as primary care physicians or family doctors, but in a hospital setting. Although board certification in hospital medicine only started in...
Study finds parents are helpful at detecting medical errors
Parents in North Carolina who have children in the hospital may want to speak up if they suspect that there has been a medical error. According to a study conducted at a hospital in Boston, parents of hospitalized children often notice medical errors that doctors...
Cell phones functional as dashboard cameras
It’s no secret that distracted driving is a dangerous habit that many drivers still take part in. The desire to stay connected and respond quickly to text messages and social media updates is arguably just as strong as it was three years ago. In fact, the...
SEO for new businesses in North Carolina
When a North Carolina business starts up, it is important that the owner considers how to establish the organization online, and search engine optimization is a popular way of doing so. SEO focuses on putting a website at or near the top of search results, making it...
FMCSA proposes new commercial driver curriculum
Steps designed to ensure that the drivers of buses and trucks are qualified and adequately trained could save many lives, and road users in North Carolina rely on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish the amount and type of training that must be...
Business plans and data protection
Increasing numbers of North Carolina companies rely mostly or exclusively on computer systems to hold their data. Everything from employee records to financial data to customer information are often held in databases. Therefore, it is essential that businesses are...