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When it comes to food, 2015 is all about going local
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAs we begin 2015, more and more businesses are proudly sporting "locally grown" signs and labels. From grocery stores and delis to hotels and restaurants, food businesses are buying and serving local greens and meats to their customers.
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Traveling with chronic illnesses, especially diabetes
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalWhether a patient has diabetes or some other chronic illness, being prepared can make a trip much more pleasant. For example, carrying a personal health record complete with lists of prescriptions, dietary supplements and other personal information can make a huge difference in how enjoyable a trip can be, should something surprising occur.
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7 questions to shape the risk process
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAnyone facing a risky and important decision or project will need to answer seven basic questions. In fact, we could shape the risk management process around asking and answering them. If we do, then the risk process will become intuitive and natural, easy to follow, and less bureaucratic or forced.
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Are you considering a 4-day school week in your district?
Dr. Sheri Williams EducationIs your district considering moving to a four-day school week and unsure how to proceed? Take some time exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls before proceeding. The decision to move to a shorter week requires careful examination.
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What we talk about when we talk about best practices: CBI and multiple…
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationPreviously, we examined the elements that comprise a best practices-based curriculum, types of curriculum, and methods and approaches for teaching in a best practices-based curriculum. In this article, we look at content-based instruction, project- and problem-based instruction, and service learning (community-engaged learning) to help teachers and program administrators familiarize themselves with the options available for actively involving students in their learning.
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Construction payment structure and risk simplified
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsConstruction projects have an interesting and unique payment structure. The credit-heavy nature and the routine, but unfortunate, lack of visibility throughout a project make payment issues of paramount importance for parties at both the top and the bottom of the payment chain.
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Church retirement plans: Is it time for everyone to participate?
Bruce Bruinsma Religious CommunityChurch retirement plans — 403(b)(9) Church Plans — are traditionally focused on benefits for the clergy. The minister's housing allowance distribution option and the pre-SECA tax benefit are prime examples of clergy-only benefits. Further, many church boards are focused on the pastor and not the staff.
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5 tips for influential leadership
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHow influential are the leaders in your organization? Do they truly work together with the workforce for the success of the organization? Influential leaders help people to grow, have inner character and work together with others for a better running organization.
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A look back at the best facility lighting options for 2014
Pamela Tresp Facilities & GroundsThe ladies out there will remember that the most popular episode on Oprah Winfrey's show was her annual "favorite things" episode. While I'm certainly not Oprah and not giving any product away, I do want to share some of my favorite things from this past year used in various commercial/industrial facilities. Hopefully, some of this information will be of value and maybe spark some ideas to make your life easier.
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Building and keeping a great warehouse team
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingNearly every appraiser of warehousing quality agrees that the most critical element in a successful operation is the people. While quality in management and supervision is critical, the quality of every hourly worker is important.