A senior official with a large national consulting firm says he is concerned about the impact of the opioid crisis on the health care industry.In a recent interview, the consultant, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he and his team are increasingly worried about a potential “recession” in the healthcare sector.The consultant, a former…
We looked at a range of key indicators to help us rank Australia’s top universities.The results were surprising.The top three universities are the University of Sydney, Queensland University of Technology and the University and College of Sydney.The four institutions are all ranked in the top 25 of the most highly rated universities.Here’s what you need…
Canada’s labour laws are among the world’s most progressive, but the country has also seen a surge in recent years in hiring practices.Here’s a look at the Golden Rule of hiring, how to navigate the hiring process, and what to do when you are in doubt.1.Never ask for a raise.A federal law says employers must…
What’s New in BMB Consulting: BMB is now accepting submissions for their new crypto consulting job posting.They’re looking for crypto consultants who will work with clients on:1.Development of new crypto solutions2.Marketing and communications for new crypto companies3.Promoting and selling crypto products to clients.If you’re interested in the position, just fill out the form below and…
KPMg, the global medical insurer, is a well-known, high-profile employer.The company has made headlines in recent months for its role in a scandal that led to a criminal investigation of a senior manager and her son, and a probe into how the firm managed claims for the company’s employees.The case has also raised questions about…
In recent years, consultants have increasingly taken on more of a leadership role in companies.In a way, they are becoming more like CEOs.The most prominent examples of this trend are the consulting giants McKinsey & Co. and Deloitte & Touche.Both are based in the United States, and McKinsey and Delositte have a combined net worth…
It’s not hard to guess that a few of the world’s poorest countries have one of the highest rates of legal assistance.A recent report from the non-profit Law Advocacy Center and the Global Justice Institute estimates that in 24 out of the 34 countries surveyed, about 20 percent of legal aid spending is used for…
A new study has shown that public consulting groups like the ones that recruit for their private consultants are actually far less likely to hire public consultants than they were a year ago.The study was conducted by the consulting firm Public Consulting, a division of consulting firm McKinsey & Co. Public Consulting’s latest report, “Public…
Small business consulting firm GuidePoint has been gaining traction in the world of child care.The company’s business model has been evolving since it first launched in 2010.Now, it’s the largest child care consultant in the US.GuidePoint is best known for its online and offline consultation services.It offers a suite of services from business planning to…
It’s hard to believe that it was a decade ago that spa treatments became a $150 billion industry.Now, many of those same treatments are sold for $50-$100 per hour on websites and on Amazon.However, if you’re looking for an affordable and effective way to treat your skin, you’ll want to start with an appointment.And when…