JLL: Do Incentives Matter in Attracting FDI?

JLL has released a new white paper, “The Importance of Business & Economic Incentives in Attracting Foreign Direct Investment.”
Do incentives really matter in the attraction of foreign direct investment? Some argue that the cost to the government to provide incentives to the private sector does not result in equally tangible…

Tax Incentives: Don’t Lose Sight of Commitments

By Scott S. Nelson, Founder and CEO, BIGcontrols

Increased transparency and accountability for tax incentives is coming whether you like it or not.

The concept of accountability isn’t new — especially when discussing taxpayer dollars and where they are spent by government agencies. Governments are under constant scrutiny regarding tax…

The Impact of Robots on the Labor Market’s Evolution

By Dr. Charlie Grantham

Are you ready for when R2-D2 comes to your town?

One of the major trends, which blend demographic changes with technology advances, is the onward march toward greater automation in our economy. That’s a fancy way of saying, “The robots are coming.” And they…

Job Seekers Staying Put As Local Job Markets Improve

The percentage of job seekers relocating for new positions declined in the first half of 2015, suggesting that as the recovery spreads, individuals are able to find better employment opportunities in their local market.
Over the first two quarters of the year, 10 percent of job seekers moved for new…

Security is Obstacle to Further Cloud Adoption

Redspin Report Finds Security Still the Biggest Perceived Obstacle to Further Cloud Adoption

Redspin, an Auxilio Co., has released its 2015 Cloud Security Spotlight Report. The 29-page report compiled in conjunction with the Information Security Community on LinkedIn identifies current trends in cloud computing adoption, cloud security risks, and…