Recent Articles
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New school: Teaching older bosses to manage younger workers
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNow, let's look at the opposite (and far more common) side of this generational issue — older bosses managing younger workers. In order for a supervisor to understand what motivates younger workers, it is important to know who they are, and some of the demographics that characterize their behaviors.
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Newsjacking: 3 questions to ask before your brand participates
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingYou want your business to be on the front page of the newspaper and on the tip of everyone's tongue. While this goal seems lofty, an easy way to accomplish it is by newsjacking. Newsjacking is when your brand tracks the top news stories — either locally or nationally — and injects your company into the topic.
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The use of bed-side ultrasound is growing — but are ERs ready?
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareUltrasonographic investigation, in its traditional approach, involves many steps and multiple professionals, including radiologists and certified sonographers. This approach might not be necessarily helpful for critically-ill patients and immediate patient management.
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Networking: The importance of the follow-up
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationMy previous article covered my general approach to networking and the methods I use at networking events. Again, networking was absolutely vital in getting my cash practice going strong quickly. And something that works well enough to get people to go out of network for physical therapy will usually work even better for a traditional insurance-based practice.
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The difference between likable and sharable social media posts
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunitySocial media allows us to read/watch/see something and then 1) scroll past 2) like it or 3) share it. As a church, which is the best? The answer is obviously the last.
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Success may be ‘only’ a word away for garden centers
Fred Berns Facilities & GroundsIndependent garden centers today face more competition than any other division of the green industry. There are now more than 16,000 garden centers in America, and home owners planting their spring gardens this year have more buying options than ever before. In addition to their local garden store, they can turn to supermarkets, convenience stores, big-box outlets, nurseries, online retailers and other resources for their plants, bulbs and other gardening needs.
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Performance demands will drive green construction growth
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsOf all the trends affecting the rise in sustainable construction, none is having a greater impact than the drive for higher building performance. As owners, engineers and builders strive for greater efficiencies, they are turning to green building practices for solutions.
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The 4 C’s of 21st century learning for ELLs: Collaboration
Erick Herrmann EducationCritical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity have been dubbed as the four C's of 21st century learning. In the first two parts of this four-part series, we explored critical thinking and communication. Collaboration is the next topic we will explore.
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6 creative e-recruitment ideas to help you attract the top candidates
Michael Tope Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn today's digital age, a comprehensive e-recruitment strategy is a necessity for companies seeking to attract top talent. As baby boomers gradually retire from the workforce and tech-savvy millennials take their place, recruiters must utilize competitive online recruitment techniques that reach beyond major job boards.
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Financial policies support good governance
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementToo many associations get in trouble because the board of directors does not recognize good policy and procedure. I recall one association that had an audit three years in a row but still lost $1.1 million to embezzlement. The board had not established solid financial policies.