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Twelve Golden Rules From The Kitchen For Effective Leadership: ‘Mise En Place’

We’ve often been taught that “faster is better” when hustling to get a job done, but during my time working in the catering business, I learned...

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Hiring for Now Versus Where You’re Going: Navigating Talent Decisions in a Growing Tech Company

Your people are your most valuable asset and your biggest competitive advantage. Invest in them wisely, and they’ll take your company places you...

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Securing the Future: Navigating Security in a World of Digital Identity

Digital identity is changing how the world functions, bringing capabilities such as improved efficiency, accessibility, and security in public and...

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Dollars in Our Pockets: The Evolution of Direct-to-Beneficiary Programs in America

The United States has a long history of using direct-to-beneficiary (D2B) programs to support those in need, from food assistance to educational...

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Digital Identity in the U.S: The Future of Secure Systems

But what exactly is digital identity? Our digital identity is made up of various data points that represent who we are—from the basic information...

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Who dares wins: Thriving as a COO in election years

“Who dares wins.”

This British Special Air Service mottoencapsulates the mindset COOs need to navigate the tumultuous waters of election years....

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Digital Wallets and the Future of Workforce

As the workforce development landscape continues to evolve with new technologies such as Learning and Employment Records (LERs) and Digital Wallets,...

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Driving Systems Change: How LERs Enhance Collaboration

For years, Learning and Employment Records (LERs) have been discussed in philanthropic investments, state workforce development, and higher...

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Merit’s Member App Now Available in Eleven Languages

Top Ten Most Spoken Languages Added to Ensure Access to Digital Credentials Serving a Diverse Set of People Across the USA

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The AI Safety Imperative: Preventing The Next Big Scandal

AI has woven itself into our daily lives, from news feeds to corporate slang, embedding itself into all interactions. This technology-driven...

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Building a Powerful Ecosystem: The COO’s Guide to Scaling Tech in the Government Sector

Hoping to scale? You need an ecosystem.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology companies aiming to scale—especially those...

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Horizons Recap: Essential Insights for Meaningful Systems Change

Any meaningful systems change within a workforce ecosystem requires collaboration, strategy, and communication. Though these words all sound...

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How Transparent, Proactive, and Explainable Data Makes for Better Informed Decision-Making in Government

Government data is integral to government programs' success and carries higher consequences than industry data. While industry data issues can result...

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Maximizing Impact: Choosing the Right Technology and Marketplace for Your State's Education Program

As states roll out education programs nationwide, they require robust technology and teams to carry these complex initiatives through the finish...

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Connecting State Agencies and License Holders: The Potential of Licensing Portability Technologies

Moving is one of life’s most stressful experiences. After the exhausting process of packing belongings into cardboard boxes and moving trucks comes...

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Kansas Governor Announces KEEP Has Allocated Remaining Funds

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has received enough applications to allocate...

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Merit Once Again Named a GovTech 100 Company

Beginning 2024 on a high note – Merit was once again named a GovTech 100 company by Government Technology. The annual and exclusive list honors 100...

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Merit Shares Insights on the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program with KOCO News 5

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOCO) - Applications opened for the new Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit last week. The credit gives families tax cuts of up...

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Being an Excellent Partner to Government Agencies

Six tips for working with government agencies to help improve your community.

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