Recent Articles
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Small meeting dilemma: Large or small hotel?
David Gabri Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhether you're planning a large convention or a small meeting, there are many decisions to be made. But one of the first decisions the planner of a smaller meeting needs to make is whether to stage that meeting at a small hotel or at a larger hotel or resort. In fact, there are advantages to both.
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Improving project outcomes through a customized process
Michelle LaBrosse Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe first step to success in your projects is to be sure they are the right projects for you at this time. A project is "right" when it moves you closer toward achieving your long-term goals, aligns well with your unique strengths, and is achievable given the resources and people you have available to you.
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The hidden benefits of a balanced life
Sheilamary Koch Education"Back to school" symbolizes new beginnings for most educators to a degree unmatched by Jan. 1. If, in the New Year's spirit, you were to create a list of resolutions focused on making this school year better than last, would having more balance between work and personal time be on your list? If so, take advantage of the beginning of a new cycle to anchor yourself in an activity just for you.
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Russia: The next HEMS growth market
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareThe success of the helicopter EMS model in the U.S. is prompting its emulation worldwide. While many nations have had this service for years, only now are they making a serious effort to develop it on a meaningful scale. One prime growth market: Russia. Anyone who has watched a YouTube video of Russian drivers can see how the need for helicopter EMS in the country would be acute.
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The danger of missing climate change policies in business forecasts
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesBetween 2010 and 2016, the U.S. coal industry was subject to some of the most extremes booms and busts. Expecting a super cycle driven by growth in emerging markets, big players entered risky acquisitions to increase their market shares — in many occasions with disastrous outcomes.
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Nurse leaders: Bridging the gaps between generations
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn 2016, there are three generations at the heart of the American nursing workforce: the baby boomers, Generation X and the millennials. These nurses interface daily in myriad settings, and the quality of that interface is crucial to patient satisfaction, nurse satisfaction and the creation of a positive workplace culture.
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How ready are you to do a public demonstration in an instant?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI recall on many occasions being contacted by our district chief or other official fire department entity to do a public demonstration either within a few hours or on the same day. There were many types of establishments we would visit along with various topics that would be requested.
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The during is as important for remodeling as the before or after
Brian Paich Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHomeowners who have never been through remodeling focus on the "before" and "after" of a project — rarely do they think about the "during." They get caught up in the glitz and glam of the impending project completion and what it will look like when their kitchen is redesigned or their living room is expanded. Homeowners who have been through a previous remodel know better. They tend to be a bit more skeptical because they have experienced some of the inconveniences that can occur during a project.
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There’s something in the water
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe UK should know a thing or two about water. It is an island for a start and, therefore, many of its towns are built by the sea. It has plenty of rivers and lakes — and man-made canals for that matter — and then there is the rain. So it is not too surprising that the potential for harnessing these resources to drive heat pumps is something of real interest to the UK HVAC industry.
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Take millennial retention with a grain of salt and make a margarita
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs a millennial, I was recently asked why the retention rate with my generation is so low within companies. Is it because we're bored at our current positions? Are we not being paid enough? As the largest segment in the U.S. workforce (and growing), the millennial population has been taught that staying in one organization isn't a good thing — moving around every 3-5 years shows you're expanding your expertise and prospects.