CIA Insights

How Louisiana Plans to Transform Rural Tech Jobs

An interview with Josh Flieg, Chief Innovation Officer at Louisiana Economic Development Q: Can you tell us about the Meta data center project and its significance for Louisiana? What makes this investment a game changer for the region's economy and…

Where Compassion Meets Career Growth

An interview with Rick Brooks, Director of Healthcare Workforce Transformation at Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services Q: What is the Caring Careers initiative, and how is it helping address the growing demand for qualified caregivers in…

The Most In-Demand Healthcare Jobs in 2025

An interview with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts Q: The healthcare industry is facing a massive talent shortage. What kinds of jobs are most in demand right now, and where do you see the…

300,000 Jobs Are Open Right Now (And No One’s Talking About It)

An interview with Carrie Goetz , Principal/CTO at StrategITcom, Amazon Best Selling Author Q: For those unfamiliar with data centers, what key aspects of this sector should everyone understand? Every person has digital "twins" in data centers. These facilities contain…

What AI Can Do for Your Business That You Haven’t Considered Yet

An interview with Andrew Brooks , Founder and CEO at Contextual Q: Can you tell us about Contextual? What services do you offer, and who are your typical customers? Contextual.io is an enterprise AI automation and orchestration platform designed to…

The Hidden Power of AI: How It's Quietly Changing Who Gets Hired

An interview with Matthew Spencer , CEO and Co founder at Suited Q: Can you tell us about Suited? What services do you offer, and who are your typical clients? Suited is an AI powered recruiting platform designed to help…

Why AI Is About to Change Your Doctor’s Job Forever

An interview with Clint Phillips , Founder and CEO at Medici Q: Telehealth became a major topic during the pandemic. Could you share the story behind Medici and what inspired you to start this company? The pandemic was wild! We…

How AI Is Revolutionizing Security Across Industries

An interview with Egor Olteanu, Co Founder & CEO at Volt AI Q: Could you start by telling us about Volt AI? What services do you offer, and who are your typical clients? Volt AI is a software company that…

The Ultimate Hack for Better Teamwork: AI and Psychometrics

An interview with Juan Betancourt , CEO at Humantelligence Q: Can you tell us about Humantelligence? What services do you offer, and who are your clients? Humantelligence is a Future of Work SaaS company that uses AI and psychometrics to…

Human-Centered Leadership: A New Paradigm for Organizational Success

An interview with JL Heather , Managing Partner at Centered.Work Q: Can you tell us about Centered? What services do you offer, and who are your typical clients? Centered is a coaching and consulting company that focuses on instilling leadership…

Predicting the Unpredictable: The Future of Work in the Next Decade

An interview with Jim Frawley , Founder at Bellwether Q: You describe yourself as an agent of change and an architect of adaptation. How do you help companies and individuals navigate change? What types of organizations do you typically work…

How Third Road Management Pioneered Fractional CFO Roles

An interview with John Frank , CEO of Third Road Management Q: Can you tell us about Third Road Management? What services do you offer, and who are your typical clients? Third Road Management is a pioneer in the booming…

The Essential Skills You Didn’t Learn in School

An interview with Peter Humphreys , CEO at Development Beyond Learning Q: What does Development Beyond Learning (DBL) do, and whom do you serve? DBL is a leading Learning & Development partner specializing in early talent development. We design and…

Discover the Indispensable Skills Every Professional Needs

An interview with Diedre Downing , Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ Q: Could you start by telling us about StoryIQ? What does your company do, and who are your typical customers? StoryIQ is a specialized corporate training company. Our courses…

How One Startup is Changing Career Management Forever

") How One Startup is Changing Career Management Forever An interview with Samerial Johns , Founder at PUG.ai Q: We love to feature companies that support career growth. PUG.ai sounds intriguing. Before we dive into the specifics, could you share…

Why the Traditional 9-5 Work Model Is Dying and What Will Replace It

An interview with Deborah Perry Piscione, Author of Employment Is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work Q: The title "Employment is Dead" is quite provocative. Are you suggesting that the traditional 9 5 work model is…

The Science Behind Effective Hiring: Insights from Test Partnership

An interview with Oliver Savill , Founder of Test Partnership Q: Could you start by telling us about Test Partnership? What does the company do, and what inspired you to start it? When I was applying for my first graduate…

Strategic Financial Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost: The Benefits of Fractional CFO Services

An interview with Eric W. Neumann , Fractional CFO at New Life CFO Services Q: What services does New Life CFO Services provide, and who are your typical clients? We provide accounting and CFO services. Our clients are companies that…

Forget Back to Office, “Face2Face trip” Unites Remote Workers

An interview with Johnny Maghzal , Head of Growth at Togal.AI Q: Can you tell us about Togal.AI and what you do? Who are your typical customers? Togal.AI is on a mission to make construction faster and more affordable through…

Why Soft Skills are Key to Modern Workforce Success

An interview with Nick Shaw , Co Founder and CCO at Spotted Zebra Q: Can you tell us about Spotted Zebra? What does your company do, and who are your typical customers? Spotted Zebra is an award winning skills intelligence…

The Secret to Hiring Interns Who Excel

An interview with Danielle Kelvas, MD, CEO & Founder of DKMD Consulting , and Physician Advisor for IT Medical Q: Can you tell us about DKMD Consulting? What services does the company provide, and who are your main customers? I…

How Savvy Employers Are Discovering Hidden Talent Gems

An interview with Thad Price, CEO at Talroo Q: Please tell us a little bit about Talroo. What services does the company provide, and who are your typical customers? At Talroo, we're dedicated to connecting employers with the talent they…

Modern Campus Helps Students Make Better Career Choices

An interview with Peter DeVries , CEO at Modern Campus Q: A blog post on your company's website mentions a recent survey by Strada. The survey shows that fewer than one third of American adults understand the career pathways available…

Saint Paul College’s Credentials Boost Workforce Readiness

An interview with Deidra Peaslee, President at Saint Paul College Q: In the evolving landscape of educational credentials, how are alternative credentials changing the way we think about education and workforce training? Historically, colleges have been viewed as providing only…

Why Top Companies Are Betting Big on Job Simulations for Hiring

An interview with Tom Brunskill, Co Founder at Forage Q: With AI taking over entry level tasks and many companies wanting candidates with work experience right out of college, what specific skills or experiences can students gain through job simulations…

How Job Simulations are Revolutionizing Career Prep for College Students

An interview with Andrew Gilfillan, General Manager at Pearson Q: Can you tell us about your role at Pearson and how it relates to helping students prepare for their careers? I am the general manager for Pearson's business, humanities and…

Wiring the Future: Unexpected Career Paths for Electricians

An interview with Paul Iaccarino , Director at Building Trades Educational Benefit Fund Q: What type of career options do electricians have? The demand for skilled labor is currently at an all time high. There's a significant industry wide push…

Pearson's Innovative Approach to Education and Career Readiness

An interview with Casey Welch , VP of Career at Pearson Q: How does Pearson's educational approach empower students for future success? Within Pearson, we have the familiar higher education sector, but we also have a K 12 division called…

How to Empower Recent College Graduates with Soft Skills and Microcredentials

An interview with David McCool , President & CEO at Muzzy Lane Q: Why did Muzzy Lane decide to focus on soft skills? What are soft skills, and why do they matter? Our journey into the world of soft skills…

The Inside Perspective from an HR Director on How to Get into CleanTech

An interview with Luisa Chew , Director of Human Resources at Modern Hydrogen Q: What is the clean technology industry? Clean energy technology revolves around solutions that either reduce carbon emissions or harness green energy sources to combat climate change.…

A Lucrative and Underrated Career Path of Court Reporting

An interview with Karen Santucci , Court Reporting Program Advisor at Plaza College Q: What does a career in court reporting entail? Court reporting has always been known as a judicial profession. It involves a person in the courtroom using…

Love Creating Content on TikTok? This might be the right career for you.

An interview with Ryan Stone , Creative & Marketing Director at Lambda Films Q: We all spend a lot of time watching video content, but what exactly is the field of video production? If I were to define the industry…

From Point A to Point B: Careers in Supply Chain

An interview with Marva Bailer , Board Member at Women in Technology Q: Tell us about career opportunities in supply chain and what that might look like today. A supply chain involves every step of getting a product to the…

How Tradition and Innovation Shape Careers in Marketing

An interview with Amanda Sexton , Founder at FocusWorks Q: Who is the typical person in your industry in terms of age, education, and background? In the marketing realm, especially the segment focused on digital and content marketing where FocusWorks…

Ever Heard of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners? The Nursing Specialty You May Not Know

An interview with Erin Walczykowski , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at MBI Health Services Q: What is the difference between a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, and MD? A psychiatric nurse practitioner (psych NP) specializes in psychiatry. We focus on diagnosing mental…

How to Succeed in Design, Branding, and Marketing: Insights from an Industry Expert

An interview with Namanh Hoang , Founder at AskNam (Twitter, Facebook) Q: Who is the typical person in your industry in terms of age, education, and background? When it comes to the fields of design (particularly graphic design), branding, and…

The Future of Healthcare: Industry Trends to Watch from 2022-2032

Introduction The healthcare industry is on track to experience significant growth over the next decade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), total employment in the U.S. will grow by nearly 4.7 million jobs from 2022 to 2032.…

Career Path: Professional Mediator

What Does a Mediator Do? A Professional Mediator assists in resolving disputes between two or more parties by facilitating a structured and neutral negotiation process. They help conflicting parties find common ground and voluntarily reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Skills…

Art Meets Science: Why a Career in Radiologic Technology Could Be Your Perfect Fit

An interview with Melissa Culp , Executive Vice President of Member Engagement at The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Q: Who is the typical MRI technologist in terms of age, education, and background? First, I'll take a step back.…