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How the 2021 Olympic Games Are Some of the Most Innovative Yet

IdeaScale

The Tokyo Olympics were originally scheduled for 2020 but were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s made a few innovations more important at both the athletic and technical level. Most of this technology wasn’t rolled out for spectators but will be tested in Tokyo to be used in future games. The Challenge.

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Recognizing the Building Blocks of Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

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How Dental and Vision Benefits Help Employees and Their Families

Business and Tech

A 2021 survey by the payroll-services company Paychex showed 62% of respondents agreeing “that employee well-being support and benefits are a top priority when applying for or considering their next job.” We offer innovative and flexible plan designs to ensure our members receive convenient access to dental and vision care,” Dr. Fry said.

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Podcasting for learning—and an antidote to screen time?

Christensen Institute

But given that kids are unlikely to completely leave technology behind, podcasts can also be among the benevolent digital alternatives we need. Between 2019 and 2021, the listener base for podcasts in the Children’s genre, geared toward younger kids, grew by 20%. Yes to more free play for children. Yes to less social media.

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The Profitability of Well-Being: The New Corporate Priority

Business and Tech

According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report , the number of Americans quitting their jobs reached record highs in November 2021, when more than 4.5 Dealing with the loss of family and friends due to the pandemic and the mental health impact of the health crisis forced many workers to rethink their whole life vis-à-vis “work.”.

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How Has Innovation Created a Private Space Race?

IdeaScale

And it happened in large part due to a drive for innovation and a desire to take the space program to the public. Exploring space offered a two-fold opportunity; it had promise for both military and civilian technological advancement and an invaluable demonstration of prowess on the world stage. The Roots Of A Private Space Sector.

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How the GSAs 10X Program Advances Government Innovation

IdeaScale

Overview : Founded in 2017 off of a popular crowdsourcing initiative, the Government Services Administration (GSA)’s 10X program internally crowdsources ideas to design new approaches and launch new programs. What Is The General Services Administration? The event was so popular it quickly became an ongoing program.