Welcome back, Dear Readers, to the second part of #bigideas2023.
It’s about that time, Dear Readers, when the JMS blog emphasizes the pressure points from the previous year likely to impact us moving forward. Welcome to the examination of industry-specific shifts or #BigIdeas2023 that this blog believes will shape the decade to come. Undeniably, the disruptions we witnessed in the early days of the pandemic are still relevant today three years later. Keep reading to learn what strategic choices you must make to cultivate what matters to you in 2023.
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As a reminder, this website answers all your branding questions. If it is your first time here, this blog is the brainchild of JMStrategy LLC (JMS), a boutique consulting firm that offers strategic solutions to strengthen your professional or personal brands. Now, without further ado, let’s dive into the two-part #BigIdeas2023 series that outlines key takeaways to keep you ahead of industry-specific 2023 economic trends.
The healthcare shortage is THE #Bigideas2023 affecting the future of the nation.
In the first part of this series, Dear Readers, this blog advocated the best return on investment of a college diploma is a degree in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). But, if your children are thinking about healthcare, here is what you need to know.
Healthcare will incorporate more technology moving forward. COVID-19 brought about the rise of telemedicine alternatives for routine check-ins. Indeed, at the onset of the pandemic, the JMS team worked to help small business owners and neighborhood clinics explore the best avenues to keep their staff amid an unexpected lockdown that slashed revenue by more than 75%. Since cutting overhead costs such as payroll taxes, 401(k) contributions, and health care became necessary to stay afloat, JMS clients chose to furlough their employees or downgrade their standing from W-2 to 1099 for the remainder of 2020.
Three years later, we found that JMS clients saw an improvement in patient satisfaction as telemedicine alternatives ended up being less costly, safer, and more convenient. Virtual care and remote monitoring registered a higher level of satisfaction than in-person emergency room visits. Of course, the healthcare industry cannot move to a 100% digital modus operandi format. We are not in a world where we can administer surgeries, dental care, childbirth, and a host of many other healthcare facets remotely. But, given the acute shortage of U.S. frontline clinicians already underway, this blog warns that technology alone will not solve this problem. Dear Readers, if you want your children to enter the healthcare industry, they must invest in a degree with a robust tech component to be as competitive as the nation enters the era of digital health education and monitoring.
The side hustle is here to stay!
Although this #Bigideas2023 gained significant momentum last year, it will reign supreme in 2023! Are you surprised, Dear Readers? A stubbornly high inflation and more layoffs on the horizon mean that more Americans will seek additional revenue streams to supplement their ever-shrinking household budgets. In a time of economic insecurity, Dear Readers, the side hustle is the solution for financial stability. So go ahead, and explore what side hustle you plan to start in 2023!
The mental health crisis is perhaps the deepest pressure point on nation-related #Bigideas2023.
Oh, my goodness, Dear Readers, has the pandemic spared anyone, or did we not all take turns flaming out in the last three years? Everywhere we look, we hear about the perils of ignoring mental health. Why are 90% of US adults say the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis? Are we all losing it? Better yet, what could this sad situation mean for the future?
This blog believes it is time to stop treating mental health as taboo. Companies must invest in their employees. By providing routine behavioral health or anxiety screenings, mental health professionals can address symptoms early before they turn into crises. For instance, employers could upgrade health benefits to include mental health offerings so that mental health check-ins become the norm. Now that is how companies proactively improve team morale and overall productivity. Don’t you think, Dear Readers? Drop us a line in the comment section below if you agree!
What about the public school crisis?
Dear Readers, last year’s issue examined the negative impact of ongoing COVID staffing issues on the quality of education and development of social skills in public K-12 schools. This blog concluded that you were better off exploring homeschooling alternatives and transferring to a position that would be more favorable to the needs of your family.
Sadly, things will not improve in 2023. Although the kids have resumed in-person classes, pandemic-related changes were so disruptive that 4th and 8th graders had their worst performance in math and reading scores since the early 2000s. Now, what are we going to do, Dear Readers? The future of this nation rests on children who are ill-equipped to learn, think critically, and interact with others. Can we undo this mess? Is it possible for public schools to make up for these COVID-induced losses?
This blog does not think so! You and only you, Dear Readers, can change the course of this terrible road. The JMS team invites you to invest in your children’s academic success by considering moving their studies online and at home. Homeschooling is here to stay. And this blog believes that enrollment in public K-12 schools will drop further in 2023!
Crypto, Spyware, Ransomware, everything-ware should be part of any economic #BigIdeas2023 discussion!
Dear Readers, did you know that the crypto space has lost more than $2 trillion in value over the past twelve months? The good folks at PBS Frontline have a two-part documentary exploring the powerful spyware Pegasus highlighting that none of us are ever safe. Malware attacks increased globally in 2022 to a whooping 2.3 billion attacks! What is this world coming to, Dear Readers?
In 2023, the JMS team predicts that our daily lives will be even more precarious as ransomware attacks could threaten hospitals, power plants, and local to federal government infrastructures. National security could be at stake! The best defense is for companies and our government to keep hiring the most tech-savvy techies to fight the unknown frontier of this war on everything-ware!
Final take on the second installment of #BigIdeas2023.
There you have it! The JMS team thanks you, Dear Readers, for taking the time to read #BigIdeas2023, part two. What are your thoughts? Do you agree with our analysis, or do you think that we’ve missed anything? Come back next week as we resume publishing our usual content around the crisis management of time, people, and finances.
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