Recent Articles
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What lies ahead for the travel industry in 2018
Bill Becken Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTravel is becoming less a discretionary activity and more of a necessity, especially if you subscribe to Abraham Maslow's theory that puts human needs in a hierarchical pyramid.
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Building America
Marc Cheves Construction & Building MaterialsDuring a downturn in the early 1990s, I had to lay off an excellent career instrument man. He was one of many who were shown the door in that dark time. But what made it even worse for this particular individual was the fact that it was the second time the company had laid him off. The first was after another earlier downturn.
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Resolve to improve your performance evaluations in 2018
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPerformance evaluations can help management improve employee performance and adjust staff expectations. However, if done improperly, performance evaluations can create more legal liability than they help to avoid.
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Nutrients that help protect against Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareVitamin E and beta carotene may be protective for the development of Parkinson's disease, according to new research. A better understanding of potential for the dietary antioxidants to contribute to reduced rates of Parkinson's disease was the goal of a study led by Fei Yang, M.D., Ph.D., of the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Liege capitalizing on Amsterdam’s cargo woes
Matt Falcus Distribution & WarehousingLiege Airport is investing heavily to capitalize on problems being experienced with slots and capacity available to cargo aircraft at neighboring airports, including Schiphol in Amsterdam, by increasing its own capacity.
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Skip the resolutions and have a better new year
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen the new year brings a chance for a fresh start, you might be inclined to join the crowd and make a list of resolutions. That's a noble idea, but you don't need to commit to an overwhelming or overly ambitious program in order to give yourself forward momentum.
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Fixing healthcare: Start supporting medical professionals
Catherine Iste Healthcare AdministrationOur healthcare system has no shortage of challenges. From the opioid crisis to complicated billing and reimbursement structures, it seems almost every facet of care has issues.
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5 ideas for frugal RV living
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureNo one wants to waste money, but frugal living should not mean living cheap and uncomfortably. The amount of money you save depends on your goals. Here are some ways to save money while RVing.
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5 simple ways to improve in the New Year
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityThe start of a new year is a chance to reflect and decide how to make this year better than the last. With 80 percent of people quitting their New Year's resolutions by February, you can increase your chances of success with simpler goals that are easier to implement.
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What can pharmacists learn from this robbery story?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIt was a chilly 19 degrees outside — normal for late December in Akron, Ohio. Akronites accept this frosty climate. Their winters are generally cold, but sitting 40 miles south of Lake Erie they see less snow than the northern areas of the state's "snow belt" region.