Recent Articles
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How do you track employee engagement? Ask engaging questions
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLack of employee engagement continues to be a major problem for many businesses. The latest Gallup survey finds less than a third of U.S. working adults are engaged in their jobs. Engaged employees are not only enthusiastic about their work, but they are also purpose-driven and committed to helping their companies succeed.
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Buzzing Toronto sports scene bringing boost to tourism industry
Katherine Radin Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs the seasons change, so does Toronto's sports scene. From hockey to basketball to baseball and everything in between, Toronto's sports teams have built great empires for themselves, raking in millions of dollars every season.
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How small businesses can use social media to increase sales
Mayur Kisani RetailConsumer shopping behavior has evolved rapidly. Shopping online on mobile devices is the new norm and is preferred to physically visiting a retail store. Capitalizing on this trend, most social platforms have — or are in the process of incorporating — a "buy button" and more features that favor e-tailers.
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Is full-time RV living for you?
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureFull-time RV living is a dream for many and a mystery for some. People wonder if full-time life on the road, in an RV, is for them. Others see the lifestyle being lived by others and decide to start searching out a possible full-time RV living home without really considering what it may be like.
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What is the true state of manufacturing in the United States?
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingExperts in manufacturing hold differing opinions about how well the sector is doing since the Great Recession. In fact, the same sources tend to be schizophrenic about the manufacturing sector's progress.
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Motivation is key in turning around learning disabilities
Ronald M. Kraus, Ph.D. EducationThough there is surprisingly scant research on motivation and learning disabilities (35 relevant articles in the last 10 years, per a recent PsychInfo and ERIC library search), motivation is in fact key to helping create change for students with learning disabilities. It is the engine that drives the train of learning, the spark that propels the individual.
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Regional partnerships helping K-12 education innovate
Bambi Majumdar EducationMany states have reported a dismal drop in state funding over the last 10 years. Expecting the school systems to compensate for the funding plunge is like asking them to multitask without a solution in sight. We often fail to realize the enormous impact these steps will have on the students, who are ultimately going to pay for the talks and reforms that may never see the light.
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10 tips for an effective acceptable use policy
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith ever-changing technological advances, easy access to employer networks from almost any location and the blurred lines between business and personal use, employers need to review and update their acceptable use policies (AUP).
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Survey: EHRs have positive impact on healthcare, and most like them
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationCapterra, a company that essentially helps software buyers connect to software sellers, has published the results of a recent survey designed to better understand the needs of medical software buyers and vendors. The survey attempts to provide an integrated picture of just how people are finding, buying and using electronic health record (EHR) software.
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Is Hong Kong in crisis? Lessons learned in tourism development
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHong Kong is a top tourist destination in Asia. I have visited this place many times in the past. I like Hong Kong partially because of my Cantonese heritage, but more so for its diverse culture as an international hub where East meets West.