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6 tricks to survive a bad day in the office
Brie Ragland Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe all have rough days on the job from time to time. Let's imagine there's a scale from 0-10 — zero being the calmest, most productive employee you can be, and 10 being a haphazard mess full of anger and stress who is barely able to complete a task — and you feel yourself running at a strong 7.5 today.
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Why smaller remodeling projects can have a bigger impact
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers, advised homeowners across America in March to opt for minor upgrades instead of major home renovations. According to them, this is the best way to realize better return on investment in this economy.
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Are more good days ahead for the pharmacy job market?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalAmerican entertainer Lawrence Welk once famously quipped, "There are good days and there are bad days, and this is one of them." With respect to the pharmacy profession, and in particular the career outlook for pharmacists, it has seemed like more "bad" days than "good" days for quite some time.
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In the rearview mirror: A Father’s Day tribute
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLooking in the rearview mirror, I'm not sure I would have bought a Porsche if it weren't for my father. The impact he had in developing my interest for exceptional cars was undeniable. There's a lot about my dad I don't recall clearly, but then other memories are as vivid as imagination.
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Keeping a watchful eye on South Korea’s deadly MERS outbreak
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), South Korea reported its first confirmed case of Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) on May 20. The initial case was a businessman who had returned from a trip to the Middle East.
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How to cultivate brand authenticity for your business
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingBrand authenticity is a term you hear a lot, but not everyone knows how to define exactly what the term means. Typically, you know it when you see it — and when you don’t. For example, Spirit Airlines was in the hot seat recently for automating their social media platform, everything from posts to replies. Customers looking for that personal touch got bombarded with canned responses. Yikes.
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Should schools schedule more field trips for students?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe importance of field trips has never been felt more. As rising debates about changes in education policies and methods rage all over the country, more school districts are exploring their field trip calendars to incorporate interactive and innovative learning programs.
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The differences between boards of directors and advisory boards
Pamela Wasley Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs a business owner, one of the most important investments you can make to ensure success is in people. Beyond employees, business owners must also rely on their boards of directors and advisory boards for strategic help and input on key business decisions. Advisory boards and boards of directors are beneficial for company executives and board members alike.
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Didn’t catch Apple’s WWDC? Here’s everything you missed
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyEvery year, about 5,000 people attend Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, where one of the preeminent companies in tech showcases new inventions, software and product upgrades. Unlike some past years, the Cupertino, California, giant didn't unveil any new headline-grabbing hardware or devices, with the Apple Watch debut having taken place in March and a new iPhone launch not expected until the fall.
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The decision to fly — How do you make it?
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDetermining when to launch — and when not to — is the most fundamental and consequential decision the helicopter crew can make, but how do you make it? New federal mandates now require crews to use risk assessment, but which risk assessment tool is right for your organization?