Recent Articles
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Landscaping RFP bid metrics
Kevin Smith Facilities & GroundsWhen issuing a request for proposal for a service trade like snow removal or landscaping, there is a tremendous amount of energy spent on the scope of work, as this becomes the benchmark for how pricing will be derived from your bidders.
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Medical identity theft a growing concern
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationFor the first time since The Identity Theft Resource Center started tracking data breaches in 2005, healthcare has topped the list of industries responsible for the largest percentage of data breaches. Of the 614 breaches the ITRC tracked across all sectors and industries last year, healthcare accounted for 43.6 percent.
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ICDs help aging hearts maintain the beat
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareFor aging baby boomers, the rhythms of life are naturally and constantly changing. This includes the tempo of music, a tapping keyboard and the pop of engine pistons. But one rhythm change that is not only unnatural, but also deadly is sudden cardiac arrest.
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Why homeowners are investing in smart homes
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWith 101 jobs in hand to do every day, homeowners are rushing from pillar to post. In the midst of all this chaos, there pops up the worry about home security — not just from unwanted intrusions but also from slight mistakes of their own doing. It makes sense, therefore, to take advantage of the emerging technologies and invest in a smart home.
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8 reasons why project management belongs in your church
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityProject management is a term we don't use much in ministry. It sounds very corporate-y, so it tends to be tossed aside. However, I know from personal experience that planning ahead and managing a project well can reduce the burden on church staff while enabling you to pull off great events and launch new programs.
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Creating visual content for social marketing
Mayur Kisani MarketingIn an increasingly noisy and crowded digital landscape, marketers have to use visuals to stand out from the immense competition. We are skipping text altogether with the rise of visual social networks like Instagram and Pinterest, which allow marketers to show their creative prowess.
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Gemba walk: How to stay in touch with your players
Rey Hernandez Sports & FitnessWhen I first started teaching in the 1970s, we had a principal at our high school who would visit the physical education department almost daily. I didn't know it then but the principal was "going to the gemba."
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Academic conversation develops deep comprehension: Getting started
David Irwin EducationAcademic conversation is a strategy that increases student engagement and comprehension in content topics. It is ideal for English learners because it gives them a safe environment to practice academic English with a peer who has more mastery.
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Advantages of high-performance window systems
Lisa May Facilities & GroundsAlong with providing natural light and outside views, operable windows present a seasonal opportunity for natural ventilation. In a skilled nursing facility, operable windows allow the patient some control of their environment, creating a more home-like setting.
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Sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission
Harry J. Friedman RetailIf there is an issue of concern that is affecting your store, there is a logical channel to follow in the organization to seek resolution. But if the channel is closed to you, or if upper management is not responding to your requests, what do you do?