Insights

What Engineers Should Know About the #MeToo Movement and the Potential Impact on Their Business

January 23, 2018 Insights

Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been unacceptable, but new attention to this serious public health and human rights problem has been recently brought forward with the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo movement impacts all industries, including engineering. As a result, businesses need to be aware of the implications and...

Why We Need More Global Engineers

December 5, 2017 Insights

With the advent of technological advances, the world has increasingly become more connected. As a result, we are experiencing increased channels of communication, which is bringing communities, businesses and clients closer together. This has been a driving force behind globalization. The world is becoming a smaller place and the engineering...

Five TED Talks Every Engineer Should Watch

December 5, 2017 Insights

From science to business to global issues. Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) Talks share ideas with people around the world. Part of iConnectEngineers™’ mission is to also share information from influential voices in engineering and other industries. TED Talks are an important driving force behind inspiring engineers to become thought...

Must-Have Engineering Leadership Traits

December 5, 2017 Insights

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” from “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek Some people are just natural born leaders. While for others, it takes time and patience to become a great leader. It’s not always easy...

Effects of Burnout in the Workplace & How Engineers Can Avoid it

June 22, 2017 Insights

Feeling irritable, bored or finding you have a lack of energy? Maybe you are becoming cynical about your job. These are all signs that you might be experiencing burnout. You’re not alone. In 2014, 31 percent of employees in North America reported having constant levels of stress, according to Statista....

Marketing Requirements for Engineering Companies in the Digital Era

May 12, 2017 Insights

Not too long ago, when it came to marketing your business, that usually meant placing an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, sponsoring an event or face-to-face networking. There are still many companies that engage in these techniques, anticipating it will result in more business. Now with the widespread use...

How Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Change in the Engineering Industry

May 7, 2017 Insights

One of the most revolutionary changes in transportation since the days of the horse and buggy is currently underway. In this case, it’s a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or even human intervention. Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), also known as self-driving cars or robot cars, are logging thousands and thousands...

Best Quick and Healthy Recipes for Engineers On the Go

May 2, 2017 Insights

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” – George Bernard Shaw How do you spend your lunch break? Most engineers grab a quick bite at a corner café, or maybe skip lunch altogether since they have “too much on their plate.” Packing a lunch is a great...

Business Card Trends Engineers Need to Know

April 5, 2017 Insights

In the engineering profession, like many industries, employees regularly leave their offices to attend client meetings, tradeshows and other networking events. With the way we now exchange information electronically with smart phones and computers, many wonder if business cards are still relevant in the digital age. The answer is a...

DREAM BIG Movie Inspires Youth and Minorities to Make a Mark on the World in the Field of Engineering

April 3, 2017 Insights

We all have a story to tell and the challenges we face can create the greatest opportunity for change. iConnectEngineers® is on a quest to transform how today's and future engineers connect, view and share content. The hope is to create an environment where it is possible to unleash an...