PBS
Aging Maine repays college debts to attract younger workers
Maine, land of lobsters and lighthouses, is also the nation's oldest state. With a median age of 43, roughly a third of its population is in or approaching retirement. To counter its aging workforce, the state is attempting to attract...
TED Talks
Hanna Rosin: New data on the rise of women
Hanna Rosin reviews startling new data that shows women actually surpassing men in several important measures, such as college graduation rates. Do these trends, both US-centric and global, signal the "end of men"? Probably not -- but...
TED Talks
TED: How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta
In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie...
TED Talks
TED: How farming could employ Africa's young workforce -- and help build peace | Kola Masha
Africa's youth is coming of age rapidly, but job growth on the continent isn't keeping up. The result: financial insecurity and, in some cases, a turn towards insurgent groups. In a passionate talk, agricultural entrepreneur Kola Masha...
Curated Video
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Federated Directory Services
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) allows you to pass-through the authentication of a local AD logon to access AWS resources. This video explores the concept.
Curated Video
Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
Curated Video
Evolution of Factories: Embracing Technology in Manufacturing
This video explores the evolution of manufacturing in the automotive industry, showcasing the impact of technology and robotics on modern factories. It highlights how manufacturers are adapting to changing trends by incorporating new...
Curated Video
Elton Mayo and the Hawthorne Experiment: Process of Model of Motivation
The Hawthorne Experiment - conducted by Elton Mayo - is one of the classic experiments that led to an important part of our understanding of motivation. It leads to a simple, yet fundamental, process model of how motivation works in the...
Curated Video
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
Curated Video
Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Glenn Robbins - Teaching for the Future
Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent at the Brigantine, NJ School District. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking skills, innovative digital spaces, BYOD/1to1, and Makerspaces. In addition, Glenn...
The Business Professor
What is Growth in a Startup_
What is Growth in a Startup Venture? There's an initial period of slow or no growth while the startup tries to figure out what it's doing. As the startup figures out how to make something lots of people want and how to reach those...
The Business Professor
Types of Teams
What are the Types of Teams? The five most popular types of teams in an organization include problem-solving teams, self-managed work teams, cross-functional teams, virtual teams, and multiteam systems. A formal team is a group of...
Curated Video
Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The story of its creations goes back hundreds of years.
Curated Video
Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
One Minute History
147 The Great Inflation - One Minute History
From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...
Curated Video
Post-War Economy
During the postwar era, the United States shifted from a war-driven economy to a consumer-driven economy. Americans ceased making wartime sacrifices and began enjoying postwar indulgences.
Vlogbrothers
Is the Gender Pay Gap Real?
In which John examines the complex and tangled question of the gender wage gap, and looks at some of the reasons why women who work full time are paid less than men who work full time. Sources: The pay gap increases as workers age, and...
TLDR News
Is Early Retirement Hurting the Economy?
With older people falling out of work sooner than ever, many are beginning to question if early retirement is actually hurting the UK economy. So let's unpack the trend as well as Jeremy Hunt's plan to get old people back into work
US Department of Agriculture
Women are the Past, Present and Future of American Agriculture
A photo montage message from USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden in honor of The White House Rural Council Dialogue on Women Leaders in Agriculture, Washington DC, October 20, 2014
One Minute History
The Great Inflation Vertical - One Minute History
From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a client of FloridaMakes (the MEP Center in Florida and part of the MEP National Network is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through their combined...
Curated Video
Motivational Theories: Understanding the Influential Factors Behind Workforce Motivation
The video talks about different motivational theories that businesses can use to increase the motivation and productivity of their workforce. It discusses four main individual studies conducted over time, starting with Taylor's theory...