Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Duygu Alptekin Gürsu, international executive leadership and team coach, and author, Empowering Women on the Way to the Top, talk about why she wrote the book. She explains how she has faced firsthand the systemic barriers women face and that they have not changed much. They also discuss: How organizations can help empower women. Why we need women at the top—and how to help them get there. How to look at leadership advice differently. duygualptekin.com (5/13/25 – 920) What You Might Have Missed: Women at Work in 2025 The State of Women at Work Starting a Business…
The future of work is changing faster than many of us would probably like to admit. Today’s worker is far different than the workers of the past—and technology, such as AI (artificial intelligence) is changing the game. It, then, becomes critical to keep an eye on the trends causing the workforce to remain competitive in a changing marketplace. A new report gives insights into skills development and technology adoption, helping to paint a picture of the future of work. ADP Research recently unveiled its People at Work annual report, which is built on the results from the ADP Research Global…
We are entering a very interesting era—one where we have data more readily at our fingertips than ever before, opening new worlds of opportunities for our businesses. And, yet we are also entering an era where we must be more diligent than ever before. We are already in the era of data breaches, and we are now also entering the era of deepfakes. Let’s look at some hard numbers before we go any further in the blog. The reality is 34% of companies saw an increase in evil doers attacking vulnerabilities to gain initial access and cause havoc and security…
Jobsites can be nearly seven times safer with health and safety best practices, according to a recent construction safety report from ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Welcome to Construction Safety Week—a week to pause and consider health and safety on the jobsite and the best practices and technologies that can enable a safer future for all. On a recent episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, I talk about the ways we can create a safer jobsite, and at the top of the list is leveraging technology. AI (artificial intelligence), more specifically, opens the door to new opportunities. Let’s consider the…
Peggy Smedley talks about Construction Safety Week and National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Week, sharing the objectives for these initiatives. She explains where this culture of safety must start, highlighting the importance of everyone being involved to ensure greater safety. She also: Shares the startling statistics about how many construction workers die on the job. Gives her own toolbox talk, giving some examples of how technology can help improve safety. Digs into one specific case study that demonstrates how a company is taking action to protect workers using artificial intelligence. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/6/25 – 919) What You Might Have Missed:…
Peggy Smedley and Yung Shin, Donald A. and Nancy G. Roach distinguished professor of advanced manufacturing, Purdue University, talk about additive manufacturing and why it has been getting so much global attention. He describes additive manufacturing, explaining how it works and how it can form 3D parts and 3D objects. They also discuss: Why it is getting so much hype today. The applications that are coming out of additive manufacturing. How this is impacting education. engineering.purdue.edu/ManLab (5/6/25 – 919) What You Might Have Missed: The Future of Manufacturing Is Smart All about Additive Manufacturing IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,…
Peggy Smedley and Brian Cury, CEO and founder, EarthCam, talk about jobsite innovations, narrowing in on how technology such as AI (artificial intelligence) can help improve construction safety. He says it used to be all about making beautiful photos, but now it is about the information in the photos. They also discuss: The history of construction cameras and the rise of AI in the last decade. How camera technology can help improve safety procedures on the jobsite. How EarthCam developed the AI technology itself—and the importance of the service and the software. earthcam.net/software earthcam.net/security (5/6/25 – 919) What You Might…
Prefab housing is on the rise, due to a variety of factors including labor and material shortages, and let’s face it, the need for more affordable housing. Mordor Intelligence suggests prefabricated housing will top at least $143.55 billion by the end of 2025 and it will soar to $198.25 billion by 2030, which is a 6.67% growth rate. I think even the Queen of Prefab would approve these numbers! The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are roughly 7 million prefabricated homes in the United States, which represents about 7.5% of all single-family homes. Also, more than 80% of contractors have…
Peggy talks about how technology can help with distracted driving, sharing some examples. She talks about the opportunities to improve our behavior in the car, all with the help of new technologies. She also discusses: How many drivers report being distracted by their personal mobile devices. Three technologies that can help. Her thoughts on what needs to happen next to reduce the number of deaths on the road. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/29/25 – 918) What You Might Have Missed: Autonomous Vehicles and Distracted Driving Road Safety for the Future Driving Insights IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy Smedley and Julia Kite-Laidlaw, senior program manager, Road To Zero, National Safety Council, talk about how prevalent distracted driving is today. She says new data out reports that 3,275 people died in distraction-related crashes in 2023, which is 8% of all road deaths in the United States, and if you do the math it comes to about nine people per day. They also discuss: Who is really responsible for safety in cars. Regulations and the impact they have on distracted driving. How Minnesota is using AI to address distracted driving. nsc.org (4/29/25 – 918) What You Might Have Missed:…