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5 guidelines for handling alcohol abuse in the workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat should you do if you believe one of your employees is under the influence at work? It may come as a surprise that you do not have the unfettered right to treat employees with alcohol problems in any manner you see fit.
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How did we get here? The complex history of the opioid addiction problem
Joan Spitrey PharmaceuticalIn an effort to bring attention to the undertreatment of pain in America, Dr. James Campbell, president of the American Pain Society, encouraged healthcare providers to treat pain as seriously as they do vital signs. From Campbell's speech to the APS in 1996, the concept of pain as the "fifth vital sign" was born.
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The global oil industry: Chevron pivots to ‘small oil’
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesLike ExxonMobil, Chevron Corporation was formed out of the ashes of the breakup of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company into 34 companies in 1911. However, the California-based major has not positioned itself as well as its larger competitor to face the current crisis, following years of heavy investments and cost overruns on massive projects like the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects in Australia.
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USDA invests in nanotechnology to increase food safety, combat waste
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFood insecurity around the world has meant that millions of people are unsure of where their next meals are coming from. Yet in America, 40 percent of food that is bought is thrown away and 26 percent of the produce doesn't even reach grocery stores. When these figures are reflected against how many regions suffer from drought and uneven food production, the need for a balanced food sustainability and management program seems more imperative than ever.
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Leaders should not short-change their professional development
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is both difficult and rewarding at the same time. Great leaders are always on the lookout for opportunities for their teams. But what about for themselves? As an influencer, you should be thinking about your own professional development.
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The increasing price of insulin harms patients
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalMany Americans depend on life-saving drugs to achieve and maintain some degree of a quality of life. Given that some conditions can be debilitating or life threatening, it is critical that these individuals have access to their medications when needed.
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Digital disconnect: Will VR take addiction to the next level?
Christina Nava Mental HealthcareWe've heard the stories of addiction to video games such as World of Warcraft and Candy Crush. In China, there's even a boot camp to rehabilitate "web junkies" who prefer the gaming world to the real world. So the recent release of two virtual reality systems — Oculus Rift and HTC Vive — begs the question: What kind of impact will this have on gaming addiction or other mental health issues?
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Nursing leadership crisis: Who is ready to take their place?
Stacey Kram Healthcare AdministrationWhen we discuss the impending shortage of qualified nurses, we contemplate the effect this shortage will have on direct patient care and staffing. Lost in the discussion, however, is the fact that 75 percent of nurse leaders — the baby boomers — will retire by the year 2020. Who will be prepared to take their places?
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‘Dream Big, Start Small’ is theme for National Small Business…
Paul Zukowski Civil & GovernmentEach year the U.S. Small Business Administration "goes big" the first week in May to recognize America's top small businesses, the entrepreneurs who start them, and the advocates and champions who support them. National Small Business Week 2016 kicks off May 1 with an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. where national award winners will be honored and the Small Business Person of the Year revealed.
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3 questions for a team health check
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWhether you lead a team of staff members or volunteers, you're relying on them to bring their best to the table. However, they can't give their best if they're exhausted or frustrated by an overflowing to-do list. Here are three questions to ask your team for a quick health check.