Eleanor Hecks

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White Label vs. Private Label: What's the Difference, and What's Best for Your Brand?

3 days ago | socpub.com | Eleanor Hecks

White label and private label both let you place your name on a product you did not invent from scratch. The key distinction is control — white-label goods arrive fully baked, while private-label lines give you room to adjust the recipe, specs or story. Picking the right lane shapes your margins, timeline and customer loyalty, so it pays to weigh the trade-offs before you place that first purchase order.
What kind of PTO packages are employees looking for in 2025?

4 days ago | benefitspro.com | Eleanor Hecks

As a benefits leader or HR professional, you’ve likely seen firsthand how employee expectations around time off have shifted. It’s no longer just about accruing vacation days — it’s about having the space to recharge, handle life events and feel genuinely supported by an employer. Here’s what matters to workers in 2025 and how you can design paid time off (PTO) packages that resonate.
Open-Office vs. Traditional Layouts: Which Is the Best Fit for Your Workplace?

5 days ago | socpub.com | Eleanor Hecks

The choice of an open plan versus a traditional, closed office is a hot topic of debate among business leaders, designers and employees. Both options come with distinct advantages and disadvantages that influence productivity, communication and well-being. As more workers return to full-time office work in the post-pandemic era, which layout is best suited to today’s diverse and dynamic workforce? How Is an Open Office Layout Different From a Traditional One?
The Role of AI in the Future of Predictive Policing

1 week ago | careersingovernment.com | Eleanor Hecks

The Role of AI in the Future of Predictive Policing Eleanor Hecks is a senior HR and business writer at Designerly Magazine. After growing up with parents who both worked in the public sector, Eleanor is passionate about specifically applying her insights to those in the government and education professions. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow Designerly on X for business and design insights. As public safety agencies deal with rising demands and limited resources, many are turning...
Building secure web interfaces for IoT applications

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Eleanor Hecks

Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine runs through what to know when building a web interface for an IoT applicationThe rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices — from smart thermostats to industrial sensors — is transforming how physical systems are managed and controlled. However, as these items become accessible via web interfaces, securing them becomes crucial.
World’s Smallest VR Headset Starts Strong Despite Production Snag

1 week ago | arinsider.co | Eleanor Hecks

VR continues to evolve into more capable yet lighter hardware. That state of evolution is best embodied in Bigscreen’s lauded Beyond 2, which stakes its claim as the world’s smallest and lightest VR headset. However, production hiccups have momentarily slowed its rollout. Despite these early production delays, Beyond 2 has captured ample attention and a strong start in the VR marketplace. Beyond 2’s claim to fame is more than a marketing spin — it is a measurable leap in VR miniaturization.
5 of the Most Surprising Security Threats Your Business Is Probably Ignoring

2 weeks ago | socpub.com | Eleanor Hecks

Small-business owners have likely read about using a firewall for their websites, installing antivirus software on computers and insisting on strong passwords. However, the most serious security threats may not come from where you think they will. Sometimes, everyday risks pose the biggest danger. In addition to the massive technological changes with artificial intelligence (AI), criminals look for any slight advantage to gain access to data or your physical location.
What Does It Mean to Create a Customer Experience (CX) Culture?

2 weeks ago | socpub.com | Eleanor Hecks

When you think about customer experience (CX), the first thing that may come to mind is an interaction with a friendly employee. However, creating a great customer exchange involves more than a single positive instance. How shoppers feel at every touch point can be the difference between a one-time buyer and a lifelong supporter. That’s when small businesses must consider building a CX culture. This strategy is where everyone puts the buyer first in every aspect of the company.
The Role of the Inverse Square Law in Photography

3 weeks ago | all-about-photo.com | Eleanor Hecks |Diana Markosian |Pedro Jarque Krebs |Ralph Gibson

Light is one of the most powerful tools in photography. How it interacts with your subject can drastically change your images' mood, depth and overall impact. Yet, many photographers overlook one of the most fundamental principles of lighting — the inverse square law. Although its concept may sound overly technical, mastering it is crucial for achieving professional-quality results.
Securing Edge Analytics With Zero-Knowledge Cryptography

3 weeks ago | embeddedcomputing.com | Eleanor Hecks

Blog Edge computing is a crucial step forward for data analytics. Processing information on a distributed network of nearby endpoints raises local computing power and reduces latency from remote data centers. At the same time, so much sensitive information moving between devices can raise security concerns. Zero-knowledge cryptography has emerged as a promising solution to that issue. What Is Zero-Knowledge Cryptography?