Recent Articles
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Infographic: Improving employee recognition
Reuben Yonatan Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you think workplace policies that benefit employees are just a feel-good measure for the employees, think again. Case studies show that reducing employee turnover costs can add up to a significant savings for businesses.
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CVS does battle with our opioid problem
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalThe company that banned cigarette sales from its stores in 2014 is planning to take on the opioid epidemic. Last week, CVS announced their intentions to tighten their policies and expand programs related to narcotic prescribing and dispensing.
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Comic strips and language learners
Sheilamary Koch EducationOne of the joys of Sunday mornings when I was young was ruffling through the hefty Sunday newspaper to snatch out the comics before anyone else in the family got them. The colorful illustrations with their mini stories of humor, suspense and drama seduced me unwittingly into reading.
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How does Trump stack up on hunting issues?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureShortly after President Donald Trump was elected in November 2016, we published an article trying to predict how his election would impact hunters in the United States. Well, with the start of hunting season upon us, it's worth reviewing how sportsmen and women have fared politically during the first eight months of the Trump administration.
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What happens when you bring America’s top principals together?
Brian Stack EducationBeing a school principal in America can be a thankless job, and one that is ever-evolving. But what would happen if you brought together some of the best, most influential school principals in our country to talk about how they leverage their strengths and resources to stay focused on transformational leadership on behalf of their students?
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‘Fixer Upper’ leaves behind booming remodeling industry
Kate Hessong Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEven if you aren't an HGTV superfan, you've probably heard of the network's most famous couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines. For the past five years, they've taken over the remodeling world with their hit show "Fixer Upper," flipping houses around the greater Waco, Texas, area. Their remodeling business and stores are responsible for attracting 40,000 tourists per week to the town.
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Can Airbnb help hotels increase revenue?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt is commonly believed that the growth of Airbnb has made a significant negative impact on the hotel business. There are also empirical studies that have documented Airbnb's negative impacts on hotels.
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Lack of support sinks Senate’s latest healthcare bill
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationSen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) dealt a fatal blow Monday evening to the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. She joined fellow Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in opposing the measure, leaving the Republicans' 52-48 majority over the Democrats short of the required 50 votes for passage under procedures from the fiscal year 2017 budget resolution.
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What’s on your board’s reading list?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementGood counsel for an incoming board chair is "read to lead." While the advice is sound, it deserves explanation. Every organization has a "governance reading list." Without exception, board members should have access.
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Florida nursing home deaths shine spotlight on private care industry
Michelle R. Matisons Healthcare AdministrationMany headline-worthy stories emerged in the days after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma touched land. One that stands out is news of 11 Hollywood Hills residents dying amid South Florida's evacuation chaos. Fingers are pointing in all directions as the residents were all under the watchful eye of The Rehabilitation Center, a privately-owned nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida.