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The Herman Trend Alert: The Coming Autonomous Maritime Trade 

As a trade publication dedicated to the automotive aftermarket, we write a lot – and read a lot – about autonomous cars, but what have you heard about autonomous boats? In this week’s Herman Trend Alert, the futurists talk about autonomous boat pilot projects taking place across the globe and what this could mean for the commercial shipping industry.

The Herman Trend Alert: Global Unemployment Will Continue To Rise

Last month, the United States added an impressive 312,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose 0.2 percent to 3.9 percent from a 49-year low. Because that rise is counterintuitive, we wanted to explain this unexpected increase and where we think global unemployment rates are going in the coming year.

The Herman Trend Alert: 2019 Workforce-Workplace Forecast

2019 is going to be even more challenging for employers than 2018. Employers will need to be even more creative and innovative to hire the talent they need.

The Herman Trend Alert: Using Biology To Make Computers Faster

Most of us think of viruses – both computer and biological – as being negative aspects of our lives. Viruses cause debilitating disease in humans and data destruction in computers. But in this case, the scientists discovered how to harness the power of a biological virus to do the work.

The Herman Trend Alert: Marketing’s Horizon

When companies make a brand promise, their customers are going to want to see proof. No longer will marketers be able to get away with delivering generic brand promises. Author Kate Colbert advises them to make brand promises “as specific and meaningful as possible.”

The Herman Trend Alert: Energy From Algae?

Just as solar panels harness the almost unlimited power of the sun, so can we now exploit the process of photosynthesis to give the world unlimited energy.

Herman Trend Alert: Impending Crisis No Longer

With unemployment worldwide at some of the lowest levels in years, employees are jumping ship in record numbers – because they can find other positions without difficulty.

The Herman Trend Alert: The Shifting Future Of The Workforce Part 2

To stay competitive, companies will need to make significant organizational changes to address upcoming skill shifts. What’s needed is an emphasis on “continuous learning” for all workers and a transition to more “cross-functional and team-based work.”

The Herman Trend Alert: The Shifting Future Of The Workforce Part 1

By 2030, the demand for technological, social, emotional and higher cognitive skills will actually rise. Workers must adapt, or their jobs will disappear; organizations have even more to lose.

The Herman Trend Alert: Misperceptions Of Loyalty

Well-trained employees also play a huge role in the shopper experience. With the thousands of SKUs retailers put on their shelves, finding just what consumers are looking for can sometimes be a daunting task.