Recent Articles
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Open data in the oil and gas industry — How far have we come?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe oil and gas industry, more than most, has a reputation for opacity and secrecy — deals made on a handshake behind closed doors, secretive contract negotiations and revenues moving in complicated cross-streams among hundreds of corporate subsidiaries.
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Promoting nurse resilience
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines resilience as "the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens," or "the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc." Nurses regularly face situations where they are "stretched, pressed and bent," and they also frequently find themselves in situations where "something bad happens." Thus, we can readily draw the conclusion that resilience in nurses is a quality to be promoted and championed by nurse managers and leaders throughout the profession.
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Score a first-class airline seat for less
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOn a recent flight from Phoenix to Denver, I was surprised when the US Airways desk announced that upgrades to a first-class seat were available for only $200 on my flight. Were I going a longer distance, you can bet I would have jumped over the counter to get one of those premium seats.
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The basics on planning with charitable trusts
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, and Carole Foos, CPA Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLet's assume you have one highly appreciated asset you would like to sell but are reluctant to do so because of the significant capital gains taxes you would owe. At the same time, you are looking for ways to reduce your current year's taxable income and would like to receive an ongoing income stream. Moreover, you would like to diversify your overall investment portfolio.
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A cool trick for your business cards and marketing materials
Jarod Carter Medical & Allied HealthcareI recently did some treatment trade with a graphic designer, and one of the things she suggested for my marketing materials was quite interesting and not yet widely used among PTs. Have you seen those square bar codes that utilize a lot of little squares rather than all vertical lines? For those of you who don’t know, they are called QR codes (quick response codes), and people scan them with their smartphones. QR codes can cause a few different things to happen, but I'll just explain the two I feel are most applicable to us private practice owners.
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Inside HR: Making the job offer
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA client of mine is posting for a director-level position at a real estate development and property management firm. The company posted the job on their website, LinkedIn and Indeed. In less than a week, they received more than 60 qualified applicants. They only need one person. This is the story of how they got there. The screening process reduced the field down to four candidates. We then scheduled and completed interviews. Next, it was time to make a job offer.
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You’re not perfect, and neither am I
Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHave you ever thought about the number of arrangements you, as a highly respected travel consultant, must manage to weave together seamlessly in order to create the perfect trip experience? I have, and I am thoroughly impressed. In the midst of booking a private air charter for four, or a three-month world cruise for two, or a month-long river cruise/private tour combo for a family of 20, or a 10-day private hot air ballooning over castles in France for 12, or a two-week exotic deep sea dive on Lizard Island for eight, you will find the travel consultant.
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The intertwining paths of cocktails and technology
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe future of cocktails is online, or so Google would want us to believe. Zillions of man hours spent on analyzing search engine trends has led to easier and faster deductions for the tech giant. It seems the predominant search about cocktails has been how to mix drinks well. Google intends to make it easier for everybody by introducing a new search tool for cocktails.
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Study: If you use Internet Explorer, you just might be a bad employee
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyWhat defines a great employee? Persistence, attention to detail, a drive to succeed? The list could go on, but here's a new addition you likely won't find on a resume — choice of Internet browser. A recent study found that employees who use Firefox or Chrome are more likely to be doing better on the job than those who use the computer's default browser.
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Putting a cherry on top of your health
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Food & BeverageTop it off with a cherry or two — or 10. Don't worry, they're healthy. But not the sugary sweet cherries often shot through with additional bright pink color. Not the ones that sit atop an ice cream sundae or are dropped into an alcoholic beverage.