Many businesses think long and hard before they decide to outsource critical business functions. This is especially true in the case of human resources. Workforce management has never been more important, as more firms have recognized that talent is the ultimate competitive advantage. To make an informed and well-grounded decision, every organization must evaluate the benefits of outsourcing to determine if it right for them.

A great deal has been written about the gender gap in STEM fields. But what isn't quite as well-known is the persistent gender disparity in the worlds of venture capital and private equity. Historically, high finance has been a male-dominated endeavor. And despite efforts to promote inclusiveness, the gap remains staggering.

With Congress failing to pass the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA), it is a good time to examine the impact this will have on the healthcare sector. After spending years overseeing the sometimes messy and expensive transition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), hospitals, insurance firms and other organizations tied to the healthcare industry faced the prospect of starting over if the AHCA had passed. Now that it appears Obamacare will remain the law of the land, these stakeholders have greater certainty about the future of healthcare in America.

If you are looking for a systematic way to improve business performance, you may want to consider Lean Six Sigma. By eliminating waste and focusing on lean enterprise and manufacturing principles, organizations can revamp their processes and jump-start performance.