Recent Articles
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Planning a spa getaway: Making the most of your visit
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureOnce you've made the decision to invest in a spa experience, it is important to know the ins and outs of spas. So, what should you expect from a spa experience? Your comfort, your goals and your ability to relax are core to an enjoyable and positive spa visit.
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Is problem solving a problem for your employees?
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to a 2010 Critical Skills Survey, employers say they need employees who are equipped with skills beyond the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic to grow their business. In other words, you need two main skills: critical thinking and problem solving.
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February shows slowing growth in US manufacturing — Will it continue?
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingEconomic headlines this month announced that the rejuvenation of the United States manufacturing sector is on the skids. But is manufacturing declining, or is this merely a blip on the radar?
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Study: Your heart may love coffee as much as you do
Cait Harrison Food & BeverageAddicted to your morning java jolt? Here's a reason why that may not be so bad: A recent study found people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of heart disease than people who drink none at all.
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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.