https://www.garnetriver.com/post/how-ai-is-reshaping-healthcare-from-diagnostics-to-documentation 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_2b7912dec4334c67843db887a9789b9d~mv2.jpeg As providers face increasing pressure to do more with less, AI is emerging as a powerful ally in delivering better care faster. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/how-to-lessen-the-fear-surrounding-artificial-intelligence 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_77614aea9f1345429fed01a132050487~mv2.jpeg Changing our mindsight – let’s view AI as a tool and not a threat. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/workforce-planning-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_9a079bbf43114286b1fc3d1d3c1e6a8f~mv2.jpg One of the great challenges for most businesses (and economies) is the dynamic that the most in-demand skills and high-growth occupations are the toughest to hire for. Workforce planning is a proactive approach to addressing this problem. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/staffing-agencies-can-support-diversity-equity-and-inclusion 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_a058cc68dc0c4014a4cac7ddd84d6b16~mv2.png By sourcing diverse talent, mitigating bias, and championing and integrating inclusive practices, staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion https://www.garnetriver.com/post/what-job-seekers-want 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_47c2a760404a444e927d86cdb28636a4~mv2.jpeg A job seeker’s desire for information relating to a job search falls into two broad categories: first, information about the hiring process; and second, information about the job itself. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/cultivating-success-not-just-a-slogan-an-ethos 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_9d1dd6ef74fd47a68bd3bd38ff8a9f40~mv2.jpeg Webster's dictionary says "cultivating" is to improve something by labor, care, or study. Few things are more rewarding than that earned through hard work. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/when-friendship-meets-opportunity-garnet-river-and-loren-data-partner-to-simplify-edi 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_260c5e4b36f54f3f81cbac771fffc142~mv2.png https://www.garnetriver.com/post/data-analytics-and-cybersecurity-are-the-legs-of-the-modern-technology-stool 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9aeb82c30e9742bcadc79b3dc8eb9fdb~mv2.jpeg Technology is at the core of how most organizations operate. Data, analytics, and cybersecurity are the three legs that hold it up. When combined effectively, they create a powerful framework with numerous benefits. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/mentoring-not-just-a-lone-entré-from-a-limited-menu 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_592b10350a304d8e954324303b940708~mv2.png https://www.garnetriver.com/post/fallacies-about-staffing-agencies 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_021db2affe594b37a243b9700f9296e6~mv2.jpeg Some organizations are hesitant to turn to staffing agencies. But hesitancy should never be based on myth—and too many decision-makers buy into misconceptions. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/when-to-give-feedback-periodic-or-ongoing 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_ab5c6ea918a04a039291caa00695288d~mv2.png https://www.garnetriver.com/post/what-should-i-automate 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_05088dea7d4746e19a6f6f1272c7e9bb~mv2.png When it comes to answering the question of what should I automate, ROI and impact should lead. Because identifying the what and why influences decision makers. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/choose-the-right-cloud-services-and-msp-provider 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_fc2789bc2fdd4649b4d9e8ab97584c47~mv2.png From performance to security and cost efficiency, cloud services paired with a MSP support and transform business operations through capability and execution. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/searching-for-a-job-when-you-already-have-one-when-unnecessary-becomes-necessary 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_5b18a71f4db24008ae65f33da05b7224~mv2.jpeg https://www.garnetriver.com/post/outsourcing-recruitment-why-no-one-s-laughing-at-those-who-choose-staffing 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_3d1232886c6b422e8d4520cab6dcc12f~mv2.png In a tight labor market with limited options, those with hiring responsibilities are left scratching their heads. Outsourcing recruitment can be the answer. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/onboarding-tips-to-boost-employee-engagement-and-retention 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_17548894e269425dbf9372367fd0009b~mv2.jpg Recruiters lament the lack of qualified, available candidates for quality jobs. HR pros talk about how hard it is to retain them once found. Onboarding matters. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/the-retention-dimension 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_d5d647ab5d0141949eb30a2825330be6~mv2.jpeg Achieving a high rate of employee retention has its own benefits – not just the indirect benefit of increasing management’s flexibility on workforce composition, but direct benefits. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/the-evolution-of-rpa-and-ai-getting-from-efficient-to-next-level-awesome 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_d86754439875404c93e3eed4ffad5522~mv2.jpg RPA automates repetitive and rule-based tasks. AI enables machines to perform cognitive tasks. Together, RPA and AI can transform your organization. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/less-is-more-what-should-you-exclude-from-your-resume 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_e3132e7e506e4ad3a8f72aba7fec319d~mv2.jpeg https://www.garnetriver.com/post/understanding-employer-branding-double-the-challenge-in-the-staffing-world 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_947aea9b0ab441368468bc82804459cc~mv2.png In the staffing world, employer branding is a unique reflection of the partnership that develops between a firm and an organization who provides staffing services. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/when-to-change-jobs-dread-it-shed-it 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_49dc2f2fa13d41d7bea132cb56d01acd~mv2.png Inertia is a powerful force. But when it’s the only thing keeping you in your job, it’s time to start looking for your next opportunity. Here are the signs. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/me-myself-and-i-can-personality-tests-power-performance 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_9e583c5dff0c4b4481994cb7689ef1d3~mv2.png https://www.garnetriver.com/post/the-biggest-it-challenges-for-small-businesses-in-2023 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_58d736e5d8fe4c41bcc9e67b30a42dfe~mv2.png In Stephen King’s book IT, the titular antagonist says, “I am everything you ever were afraid of.” Nearly three decades later, a different IT—information technology—can be what keeps small business owners up at night. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/how-to-choose-a-proof-of-concept-poc-process-for-robotic-process-automation 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9b8a1888d9ab40e3aad9390af2ea539e~mv2.jpg A proof of concept (POC) for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) demonstrates real business value by offering low-risk implementation with limited cost. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/pitchers-robots-and-work-that-is-real 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_01a1cc026e6f4623a4c0f8d2aa2c15c9~mv2.png Robotic Process Automation (RPA) allows people to be of use by returning them to work that is real...by using technology, or robots, as intended and with impact. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/what-does-ai-do 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fe646c0c79b24fe2818a7b72f203bea9~mv2.jpg Most admit AI is revolutionary. Still, many say: "So what?" Then ask: "What does AI do?" In short: AI changes the game. Here are 7 ways it will shape commerce. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/7bulls-a-history-of-partnership-and-collaborative-innovation 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_42f73ee40703434db03f4847cfc757f0~mv2.jpg Garnet River’s relationship with 7bulls led to another key strategic partnership, with Voicesense, an Israeli-founded firm that works closely with 7bulls. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/safeguarding-student-data-in-k-12-education-is-a-matter-of-privacy-and-security-and-trust 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_22dfd279980042d6970c923ece1fff74~mv2.png The importance of safeguarding student data in K-12 education cannot be overstated. Why? It ensures privacy, protects institutional integrity, and upholds trust. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/to-improve-productivity-outsource-staffing-operations 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_b36470d4d5eb43968db187ec7aae85f7~mv2.jpeg We’re big on automation but bigger on people. For times when businesses struggle to meet demand and sustain growth in HR, here's a solution: outsource staffing. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/breaking-ground-how-automation-is-replacing-manual-data-entry-in-construction 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_726a94b6fe924e94be89d1536eaedd77~mv2.png Quidi with IDP brings the power of A.I. to the problem of inconsistent formats for construction software. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/hiring-in-a-low-unemployment-rate-environment 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_cdf216cce1184576a660637fa0716ad6~mv2.jpeg https://www.garnetriver.com/post/msps-can-streamline-it-infrastructure-management-and-monitoring 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_7163280d87b1465ba60faee4da7a7916~mv2.png MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure for organizations by ensuring the performance, safety, and security of their systems and networks. That's why 88 percent of small- to medium-sized businesses are considering it. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/choosing-a-staffing-agency-how-to-hire-the-best-at-hiring 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_5ea0a02fe03440848492bac1c46faea8~mv2.png The first step in outsourcing hiring is hiring the outsourcer. Are you choosing the right staffing agency? Here's some tips for picking the right partner. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/data-lakes-what-they-are-advantages-and-considerations-when-designing-one 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_5d51443a4a4949b589fb8033122122e5~mv2.png Data lakes feed business intelligence systems. They're where data is collected, stored, and processed. Here are practices to consider when building a data lake. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/process-assessment-is-the-driver-of-successful-rpa-implementation 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_f63d3871ac7840509946e8ddddba6920~mv2.png Most organizations have an ideas for automation candidate but struggle with defining value. Process assessment can help answer this question and get you started. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/is-ai-really-revolutionary 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b81bcc7b05470d8184be321707c602.jpg Is AI really revolutionary? Perhaps the answer lies in determining what, if anything, AI has revolutionized. A look to the past suggests more than realized. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/there-s-a-growing-accounting-workforce-gap-technology-can-help-close-it 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_31bf34e5f5074d33a2804eb95f7c6345~mv2.png When done right, technology maximizes—not diminishes—the value of the worker. This is especially true when looking at the growing accounting workforce gap. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/unleash-opportunity-the-top-5-benefits-of-robotic-process-automation 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_773722e35e0d46078477d9dacf0f82b5~mv2.jpg For those who think, as they click “Ctrl+C” then “Ctrl+V” again and again, “There has to be a better way, ” here are five benefits of Robotic Process Automation. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/empowering-employees-rpa-job-satisfaction-and-work-life-balance 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_45791cbb973e4a6fb1a0b6646f9724cb~mv2.png While concerns about automation replacing human workers remain, businesses doing it see a connection between RPA, job satisfaction, and work-life balance. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/a-minute-saved-a-minute-earned-rpa-is-worth-the-cost 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_7c48fcc74f3a40a9942d466717d3eae9~mv2.png It's common to measure the value of technology solutions by standard ROI calculations. RPA is worth the cost when running ROI, but it's value is even greater. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/data-analytics-and-business-intelligence-the-cornerstones-of-today-s-businesses 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_b18b985977eb4dcab89b01faf8461d0e~mv2.jpg AI and LLMs like ChatGPT and Bard will change work. True. Lost in the buzz: you can't do effective AI without data analytics and business intelligence. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/why-you-should-migrate-to-the-cloud-and-tips-for-doing-it-successfully 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_3a3d232a1e5b41dbb6d005edaf8ec046~mv2.jpg https://www.garnetriver.com/post/hiring-a-chief-information-officer 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_0db75f0e1a1f4de6ab3d1b36852f5d07~mv2.png Garnet River CEO and Principal Consultant Steve Richards has been involved in hiring many CIOs. As a manager and adviser, here are patterns he's seen worth talking about. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/robotic-process-automation-for-onboarding-and-offboarding 2026-07-06 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_de17c181f1554496b843a1906c65c9b1~mv2.png https://www.garnetriver.com/post/transforming-care-in-behavioral-health-with-consa 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_12034fc364964795ae173d221e105044~mv2.png By harnessing the power of AI, Consa transforms behavioral and mental healthcare by using AI-driven efficiency and precision to boost patient-centered treatment. https://www.garnetriver.com/post/rpa-adds-value-across-the-patient-revenue-cycle 2026-06-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638816_e8bef56c86004e7994161d57e96013ed~mv2.png The typical flow of the patient revenue cycle can be divided into three sections: Patient Access, Care to Claim, and Claim to Payment. RPA adds value to each.