Recent Articles
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Kaizen: Taking the association to the next level
Robert C. Harris Association Management"Can you help us take our association to the next level?" It is a frequent question among boards and executive directors. Many cite Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great," to describe a transition to becoming better associations.
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Study: Organ donation gap isn’t due to racial disparity
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareNew research in the American Journal of Transplantation shows geographic gaps in organ donation rates are not due to the prevalence of racial or ethnic populations — a common belief among solid organ transplant.
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How Obama’s new proposed overtime rule affects your business
Jessica Taylor RetailAn important change in the American workplace is occurring — and it could affect you and your business. A proposed new rule regarding overtime pay would mean increased paychecks for up to 5 million workers, according to the Obama administration.
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New commissioner addresses Chicago O’Hare’s future
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveGinger S. Evans, incoming commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, addressed an audience of civic and government leaders June 25 at the City Club of Chicago to discuss the importance of the city's airports to its economy and future growth. She talked about the challenges ahead — particularly at O'Hare, which is in need of expansion and streamlining if it is to remain competitive as a leading world hub.
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Is America’s broadband infrastructure ready for the Silver Tsunami?
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationA couple of weeks ago, the cable guy came out to my house due to slow connections. What I learned from him was that the wire between the street and the house was not capable of handling the current wireless and Internet requirements of my family.
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Reducing employee turnover: 4 strategies that work
Bianca Gibson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBy the time your top talent is in an exit interview, it's too late to determine what could have been done differently. But, how you react to the situation can make all the difference. A new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and Globoforce discovered that 40 percent of human resource professionals cite employee turnover/retention as their top organizational challenge. Employee retention does not rely solely on recognition and engagement, but requires an assortment of key elements.
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National Sunglasses Day stresses importance of UV ray protection
Kelly Sharp Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen a hotel develops a lending policy to provide patrons with sunglasses, it raises questions. The James Hotel recently introduced this feature in their New York hotel to supplement patrons as they enjoy the rooftop pool.
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How legalization of marijuana impacts the veterinary world
Kate Hessong Pet CareRecreational marijuana is now legal in four states and Washington, D.C., and 19 more states have legal medical access. The use of the drug is rising in the United States, and the states who have legalized it for recreational use have seen a huge amount of money come in through taxes. It is estimated that if all 50 states were to legalize, they could be making more than $3 billion a year in taxes alone.
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Instagram steals social spotlight: 3 ways to make your business shine
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingIf you’ve been on Instagram lately, then you may have already spotted a couple changes. The Instagram site now has much larger pictures and closely mirrors the layout of its app. Speaking of which, the "Explore" section of the app has a different format. Now, trending places and hashtags are prominently displayed and updated in real-time. Here, you can search for top trends, places, tags and users all at once. Granted, these changes seem small, but their end goal is not. Instagram wants to become the next social media destination for news.
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Why the best leaders are also great followers
Tamara Lynch Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou're sitting in your Sunday best at a desk in a plush corner office. You're facing the top executive of the company you've fantasized about working for since your first semester of college. Here comes that probing interview question: "Would you consider yourself more of a leader or a follower?" You answer with confidence: "A leader, of course!" It seems like an obvious response. No one in her right mind would call herself a follower.