Recent Articles
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Management by asking good questions
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingThe concept of "management by wandering around," or MBWA, was created by David Packard of Hewlett-Packard. He believed that the best managers do not spend the majority of their time behind their desks; rather, they move around the factories and warehouses, talking to those working there, learning about their problems and ideas.
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How to clean a bolt-action rifle
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureA good rifle is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of equipment for many hunters all over the world. Hunting, especially in extremely rainy or snowy weather, can really put a rifle to the test. The last thing a hunter wants is for his or her rifle to fail at a critical moment on the hunt of a lifetime.
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Medical cybersecurity in the aftermath of Heartbleed
Jared Hill Healthcare AdministrationFrom telemedicine to mobile health to electronic medical records, we see the tech world merging with the medical world more and more. However, for every advantage offered by technology, there are several risks — especially when it comes to patients' rights to privacy.
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‘Yes Means Yes’ law means far more than simply preventing rape
Lauren Swan Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWomen often feel like they are in a constant uphill battle when it comes to rape culture. Now, thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown and California's new "Yes Means Yes" legislation, these situations are changing, making it possible for women to breathe a little easier.
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The advantages of speaking to citizens in their own language
Bill Hindle Civil & GovernmentRecognizing bilingual skills through language pay has become a standardized component of many federal government agencies' practices, including the Departments of State, Defense and Homeland Security. Such policies increase the ability of the organization to effectively serve its citizens, and they represent sound HR practices.
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Is the age of ‘more and faster’ replacing ‘the customer…
Harry J. Friedman RetailI subscribe to quite a few blogs about retail, and frankly it's interesting to see how many software developers and gadget makers are bidding for the retailer's dollar. This is not merchandising mind you, just things to turn on the customer and bring them into the store, or to be more efficient. Really? Not so sure.
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Travel insurance: Better safe than sorry
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEmergency medical situations aren't the only circumstances where travel insurance can help save the day. Most policies provide trip cancellation and interruption protection to reimburse you for nonrefundable trip payments.
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Achieving success with holistic performance management
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDo you know people who got up this morning and made it their objective to fail in their assignments or job? Yet every day, regardless of industry or role, talented people struggle to make their best contribution to the organizations where they work or volunteer.
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4 communication trends your business needs to know and use
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFrom Google Glass to virtual reality headsets, the way we communicate as a society is ever-evolving. But never before have the changes been so drastic or rapid. As communication habits change, businesses need to follow suit in order to stay current and continually resonate with customers.
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3-D printing and the future of additive manufacturing
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingIn the United States, 3-D printing is ranked sixth among the top 10 fastest-growing industries in the United States. In fact, Goldman Sachs names 3-D technology as "disruptive" in its 2013 annual report on technology. The term "disruptive" is used in a benign manner to describe the technology as growing at a rate of 20 percent per year.