Recent Articles
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Are prescription drug prices really that high?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalI was recently asked to participate in a health fair, representing retail pharmacy, to provide information and advice for dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs. As patients poured into the event, they browsed past scores of tables and vendors who were advertising their products and services. There were CPR demonstrations and blood pressure checks and nutritional services and addiction information.
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Is the marijuana industry forgetting about the disabled?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti RetailIf the marijuana industry wants to be taken seriously with hopes of recognition from the federal government, it needs to demonstrate greater compliance to federal standards. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the disabled are a protected disadvantaged category of diversity. Yet the disabled are being left out of the cannabis industry; both as consumers and as business employees, owners and industry partners.
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Healthcare expected to create 4 million jobs in next decade
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare has had a tremendous year for job growth. Last year was strong, too, and so was 2015. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were about 11.7 million healthcare jobs in the U.S. in May 2014. Within two years, that number had jumped to 12.4 million through May 2016.
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Exercises to teach the nuances of business writing to ELLs
Douglas Magrath EducationBesides grammar and speaking, business communication must include writing. As I've written previously, "Rather than just learning about grammar or words, ESL students must actually use the language to learn new material related to their future dealings in the business world."
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Luxury spending is on the rise
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEncouraged by improving economic conditions at home and abroad, wealthy Americans have increased their spending on luxury items. Sales of luxury homes and goods, as well as expenditures for luxury experiences — such as vacations, cruises, spas and resorts — have risen in recent months.
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10 ways to foster innovation through diversity leadership
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn this business era of speed, competition and globalization, innovation rules all. You never know where the next great product, process or profit builder will originate. Good diversity management and culturally intelligent leadership can make the difference between repeatedly hearing mediocre ideas from the same people, or mining the hidden genius in your organization for breakthrough ideas.
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So you have a sports injury? Here’s what you need to eat
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessFor athletes and regular exercisers of all types, injuries can seem like the end of the world. When your sport or activity is such a big part of your life, suddenly being unable to train and compete leaves a gaping hole.
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Your board’s information curve
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementYour board members have a fiduciary duty to members in three areas: the duties of care, loyalty and obedience. A functional board recognizes the importance of all of these in making decisions. Being an informed board member is tantamount to advancing the mission of the organization they serve.
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14 success tips for project partnering
Sue Dyer Construction & Building MaterialsWe have facilitated partnering for more than 3,000 projects. This allows us to see patterns. We see what works and what doesn't work to really make partnering successful on projects. We hope that you will shorten your learning curve by utilizing these 14 tips when partnering your projects.
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London City’s vision, 30 years in the making
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThirty years ago, an area of derelict dockland close to the center of London was transformed and opened as the city's newest airport, with hopes of developing passenger services where only certain aircraft could land at the restrictive location.