Recent Articles
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Opportunity only knocks once
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's been a long time now since anyone went out and pounded the pavement in search of a new job. The Internet allows jobseekers today to let their fingers do the walking, and the once ubiquitous "Now Hiring" sign is fast becoming a relic.
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European cooling industry pledges to take action on HFCs
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingYou may recall last month that I drew some comparisons between the work that was going on in Europe and the U.S. over getting to grips with high-GWP refrigerants. At the time, I praised the U.S. for the recent actions on cooling — both the government and agencies for "wielding the stick" in hastening the moves toward lower GWP, and the cooling industry for committing some serious investment to low-GWP projects.
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Innovation or evolution in your organization?
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementHow important is innovation versus evolution? Do nonprofit organizations today innovate or evolve? Successful organizations recognize that both innovation and evolution play a similar role and define it as "deliberate evolution."
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The offering plate is under attack — What can churches do?
Eric Bahme Religious CommunityIt's only a matter of time before it strikes. Opposition to faith-based works is taking on new guises. The latest blow will come from the big hammer of the Internal Revenue Service. Their hammer is already raised and poised. It will smash down hard.
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IHMRS 2014 showcases the latest innovations in hospitality
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS), which was in conjunction with the Boutique Design Trade Fair (BDNY), drew to a conclusion yesterday. Every year, the IHMRS brings in thousands of business owners and industry professionals, as well as hospitality faculty and students to New York City. IHMRS has become an important event where people find business opportunities, build professional relationships and identify future trends for the hospitality industry.
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Hope on the horizon: Addressing the causes of schizophrenia
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareSchizophrenia is a severe, chronic and generally disabling brain and behavior disorder — a type of illness or psychosis, causing severe mental disturbances that disrupt normal thoughts, speech and behavior. In the journey to uncover the cause of this age-old disorder, a new theory is being explored — the role of C-reactive protein.
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Drilling down: Audio-lingual method can help
Eva Sullivan EducationThis fall, my high school ESOL classes have been particularly challenging. My newcomer students are struggling to adapt to their new cultural and language environment, and my advanced students are struggling to master new curriculum materials that align with Common Core.
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Construction industry building toward a strong finish for 2014
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsAfter a disappointing third quarter, the construction industry regained momentum in October, with signs pointing to continued growth in the months ahead. Indicators were up across the board, including employment figures, with most areas of the industry reporting notable year-over-year increases. Early forecasts are that 2015 will look even better.
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Press releases: Double the chance your release will be published
Jeffrey Dobkin MarketingWhen writing a press release write the "objective" first. The objective is the specific reason of why you are writing the release. What do you want to achieve? What do you want to happen? Most of my press releases are about marketing products. So I ask myself in a more sober — I mean somber — moment, "If the press release works perfectly, what do I want the reader to do?"
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Coaching: Breaking it down for healthcare leaders
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationGreat leaders are sometimes measured by how deeply they have impacted the lives of others, and the ability to coach those around them is a common characteristic. What is coaching? It is really just a tool for effective communication between a leader and those they lead.