Recent Articles
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Are you hiring just two-thirds of a candidate?
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen companies hire people, the most common practice is to go about the process of describing the ideal candidate in a job posting and/or job description. Employers typically identify things like the essential duties of the position; the ideal set of educational credentials and experiences a candidate should possess; and a set of core competencies the candidate should possess. However, this method of selecting people is missing at least a third of what makes the person a successful fit for a position of interest.
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Employment options for older designers
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesA former client wrote me recently to say he had hired two older employees some months ago and has never been happier. Their professionalism and experience has helped his firm to thrive. Regrettably, he is the exception rather than the rule. Not only are designers as a group aging, so are many of their clients. As a result, older designers are experiencing a decreased demand for their services.
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Twice-exceptional students: Who they are and what they need
Susan Winebrenner EducationDo you know a student who demonstrates a dramatic strength in some area of learning, but who also clearly shows one or more equally dramatic learning weaknesses in other subjects or courses? Is that same student messy and forgetful, frequently describing various reasons why the absence of this or that assignment is not his or her fault? Such students are called "twice exceptional."
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Bull rider’s suicide highlights the danger of concussions
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessThe rodeo community is currently mourning the loss of 25-year-old sports bull riding hero Ty Pozzobon, whose suicide is thought to have come about during an extended period of depression and brain dysfunction that occurred after multiple concussive head injuries.
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Sudden clouds darken US tourism potential in 2017
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementPresident Donald Trump's executive order to place a 90-day travel ban on seven countries is having a strong ripple effect all over the world. The United Nations' World Tourism Organization warned that the U.S. tourism industry will suffer a big hit due to recent developments. As the statement pointed out, the travel and tourism industry has been a big boost for our growth and job creation.
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Army aims for biodegradable ammunition
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWill U.S. Army soldiers soon start using biodegradable training ammunition? According to a new solicitation the Department of Defense made with the Small Business Innovation Research Program, that is a goal the organization is hoping to achieve in the near future.
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What’s happening with trending topics on Facebook?
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsIf you've been looking at your Facebook News Feed carefully over the last few months, you've likely noticed the ever-changing Trending section. There, on the right-hand side of your News Feed, lies some of the most coveted space on the web.
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What HR managers need to know to avoid antitrust violations
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn October 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published "Antitrust Guidance for Human Resources Professionals" (Guidance) warning them that the agency has taken and will continue to take legal actions against employers for violating federal antitrust laws.
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Urban challenge: What should be done about gentrification?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentGentrification is the process in which an influx of wealthy residents into an urban district causes rents to rise and the neighborhood to be reshaped in line with middle-class (usually white) characteristics. And it's becoming an growing headache for policymakers and the mayors of some of America's hippest cities.
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A calm in the storm: Nurses and the ACA
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareAs 2017 moves into February, all eyes are on the Donald Trump administration in relation to the promised repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Nurses, physicians, hospitals, insurers and patients are all feeling the uncertainty. How can nurses navigate the shifting sands of American healthcare and insurance coverage?