Recent Articles
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Steamed up: Bathrooms get romantic
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesCandlelight, soft music, a bottle of wine, roses. A romantic dinner for two? These days it could just as likely be a romantic bath for two. For some time now homeowners have been transforming their bathrooms into refuges — a place for privacy, relaxation and reflection. Now there is a growing trend toward turning the bathroom into a romantic hideaway where couples can spend some quality time in luxurious surroundings.
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Trying times for hospitality industry and foreign workers
Lisa McReynolds Smith Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSpring has officially arrived in the United States, though many in the Northeast may disagree. After a winter of record-breaking snowfall (108.6 inches), Boston is still trying to thaw out in temperatures just above freezing. Snow or no snow, the spring season brings signs of nature's renewal. Birds chirp loudly, flowers begin to bloom, trees bud, and some of us even catch a little hay fever (Gesundheit!). Spring is also a sign for the hospitality industry to shake off the icicles and extend a warm and inviting hand to the millions of travelers seeking to get away.
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What nonprofits can learn from Chipotle
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementI was in a fast-casual Mexican restaurant the other day, Chipotle. While in line, I was thinking about how the concept developed by this and similar brands applies to service delivered by a nonprofit. What's the difference between fast-casual and full-service restaurants? Traditional, full-service restaurants are ones "that encapsulate the old-fashioned idea of going out to eat." The question I'm wondering is: Are nonprofit organizations encapsulating the old-fashioned idea of serving members the same way they were served 30-50 years ago?
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Wichita’s first new terminal in 61 years is almost ready
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (formerly Mid-Continent) National Airport is gearing up to open its first new terminal in 61 years, with a series of special events to introduce the new structure to the public and special guests before the first plane pulls up next month.
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How to clean your over-and-under shotgun
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureThe best way to ensure the longevity and performance of your over-and-under shotgun is to keep it clean. That might sound like an onerous chore, but you can effectively clean an over-and-under in less than 20 minutes on your kitchen counter.
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In green industry social networking, blogging is best
Fred Berns Facilities & GroundsFutz with Facebook and toy with Twitter all you want, but you're better off blogging. As a green industry professional, you don't have unlimited time to spend on social media marketing. The best use of that time, by far, is on blogging.
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Homeowners are getting ready for outdoor entertaining
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesSpring is in the air, and summer is knocking on the door. As one season blends into another, Americans are motivated to give their outdoor spaces a good bit of spring cleaning and maybe a makeover. With plans being made for outdoor entertaining, stores like Lowe's and Home Depot are witnessing a healthy rise in sales. Along with intensive cleaning, tidying and decluttering to make the outdoor space an attractive one, there is also a surge in demand for garden furniture and other garden-design items. All in all, a busy season ahead for homeowners and outdoor retailers alike.
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Will Google’s newest algorithm change affect your business?
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingI know, I know. You've heard Google cry "Algorithm change!" before, and it seemed like nothing happened. But this time it's different. Unlike the last few updates, Google has said their newest algorithm change is going to be one of the biggest to date. Starting April 21, Google is going to penalize any websites that aren't optimized for mobile devices.
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Millennials, Gen Xers leading change in healthcare over seniors, boomers
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareMillennials and Gen Xers are a population segment harboring and bringing about advances in healthcare technology. They are also altering the delivery of healthcare and insurance, according to new research offered up by PNC Healthcare.
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Dealing with underachieving employees
Billy Arcement Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn today's competitive work environment, leaders are charged with maximizing employee productivity, minimizing costs and improving profits — not always an easy task keeping all three going well. Among the monitoring responsibilities, people performance is high on the list. So, how should a leader approach an employee who is clearly underachieving and impacting productivity, costs and profits?