Recent Articles
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Why do pharmacists need to learn leadership skills?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalA fairly frequent comment I get from student pharmacists goes something like this, "I don't really want to be a boss, why do I need to know leadership and management skills?" Well, aside from the fact that every employer on the planet is looking for people who can lead their business successfully, there is not much reason to hone your management skills.
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Facility managers, salespeople and the Golden Rule of business
Pamela Tresp Facilities & GroundsFor a long time I didn't like the idea of being considered a salesperson. I love to help people, but I don't believe in manipulation or sales tactics. When I owned my own business, I did my own prospecting and selling but always saw myself as a helper, not a salesperson. I knew people had choices, and working with me may or may not be a good choice for either of us.
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You can’t afford to update your church’s website? Really?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityWe spend lots of time and money creating print materials for people who come to our services while the one thing used primarily for external communications — the website — is left lacking. More than 85 percent of your first-time guests go to your website to "discover you" first.
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The relationship of stress and fatigue on law enforcement officers
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLaw enforcement officers recognize that stress is part of the profession and working conditions. In the past, police culture did not even recognize stress as a problem affecting officers. We now know that unmanaged stress can lead to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What many officers might not be aware of is the long-term effect of chronic fatigue and the relationship between stress and fatigue.
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Key considerations for mainstream teachers of newcomer ELLs
Holly Hansen-Thomas EducationContent-area specialist teachers new to English language learners (ELLs) might experience something of a shock the first time a student who speaks not a word of English is placed in the class.
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How technology can help contain an outbreak
Jared Hill Medical & Allied HealthcareHollywood has trained most of us to envision what happens during an epidemic. We see the first case of a disease, which seems innocuous to the people in the film. Then it spreads with increasing velocity, until it almost outpaces or completely overwhelms the systems in place to prevent it.
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Using design to take a stand against falls
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesA two-part series this week in The New York Times examines the alarming increase in falls among seniors. Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the article states that more than 2.4 million Americans age 65 and over were treated in emergency injuries from falls in 2012 alone, and that the number of fatalities from falls has nearly doubled in the past 10 years.
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2 days of chemotherapy drug may control immune disease post-transplant
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareA short course of a chemotherapy drug may control life-threatening immune response, according to a new study, and even eliminate transplant patients' need for six months of immune suppression therapy. Patients receive a two-day course of cyclophosphamide after bone marrow transplant surgery in addition to receiving two other chemotherapy drugs before surgery.
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Use a mission moment at your next board meeting
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe board meeting is called to order. After announcements, directors get down to the business of advancing the organization's mission. Or do they? The board is responsible for advancing the mission even through the many diversions, including reports, updates and concerns about operations. Soon somebody asks about lunch. Then a few directors apologize for leaving early. None of this sounds like a meeting focused on its mission.
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From mobile payments to tableside tablets, restaurants embrace tech
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA new survey released by the National Restaurant Association proves that the usage of technology is increasing within the restaurant industry. One result showed that more than one-third of consumers were more likely to use technology-related options in restaurants than they were just two years ago.