Recent Articles
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Sales 101: Back to basics for travel agents
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen sales are going well, it's easy to get sloppy or pick up some unhelpful habits that can cause impediments. And when sales aren't as robust as you would like, you can get discouraged and wonder what you're doing wrong and if you're even in the right business.
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Security awareness: Credit card scams
Thomas Parker Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityNearly every credit card holder has the potential of becoming a victim. Protecting yourself in the days of increasingly sophisticated criminals is becoming more difficult. Fighting these criminals and reducing their abilities is even tougher than ever before for law enforcement due to drastic budget cuts and minimal resources.
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Rethinking the rules of resume screening
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAnyone who has had the pleasure of screening resumes has a set of rules that allows them to look for their perceived ideal candidate. In addition to the things that should be on the resume (directly related experience, required education level, etc.), there are things many resume reviewers do not want to see (multiple positions in less than five years, gaps, etc).
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Effectively incorporating technology with English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationAs the school year comes to a close for students across the United States, some districts are planning and purchasing technology to incorporate into instruction. Purchases may include new devices for teachers such as interactive whiteboards, tablets or computers, as well as devices for students such as computer carts, tablets or other devices.
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Human performance — ‘Where’s the beef?’
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRemember the Wendy's commercial "Where's the beef?" Human performance can be compared to a sandwich with the “beef” being the heart of productivity, the employees. The top of the sandwich is senior management, and the bottom or base, the supervisors.
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Pot tourism is a budding industry in Colorado, Washington
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMarijuana tourism is not a mainstream outlet for tourism nationwide — at least not yet. Where it has been incorporated, it has turned into a lucrative business. Colorado and Washington became the first two states in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana, and now they're reaping the benefits. In Colorado, sales in legal marijuana hit $700 million last year — $313 million of which came from recreation purposes.
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The connection between cataracts and Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareCataracts do more to health than alter visual acuity. A cataract that is blocking all the natural light from entering the eye may be creating dysfunctions to the body's natural biologic rhythms, with potential long-term health consequences.
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F-Gas: Europe must act now or face the consequences
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingI wrote last month of the concerns swirling around Europe regarding the F-Gas Regulation, particularly what the HFC phasedown might do to supply and demand and pricing. Since then, we have talked to leading policy experts, end-users and suppliers, and I can report that the consensus is this: The industry must act sooner rather than later, or face the consequences in terms of high prices and refrigerant shortages.
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3 project management practices that deliver immediate results
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityRunning the day-to-day activities at a church can be complicated enough. Implement these three simple strategies to make managing projects less stressful and more efficient.
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Is RFID a solution to inventory dilemmas? Target thinks so
Danielle Manley RetailOn April 19, Target released a limited-time retail selection from Lilly Pulitzer, a designer well known for her resortwear. Problems started immediately. Target's website became overwhelmed, denying access to many shoppers — at one point shutting down entirely to deal with heavy traffic. Many online shoppers tried repeatedly with no success. And stores were no better option — lines formed early in the morning, emptying shelves faster than expected.