Recent Articles
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7 tips for ‘tuning up’ your harassment prevention program
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWithin the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued specific written Guidance for employers on avoiding harassment and retaliation claims. The EEOC reviewed employer efforts to train employees and managers and concluded that most training programs still fall short in making sure workplaces are free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
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Market brightens for interior designers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAfter a rather tepid beginning to the year, interior design activity jumped in late spring. Although designers of late have not enjoyed the same surge in demand as have remodelers, residential activity — particularly in the single-family home sector — has increased in recent months.
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Judging the culture of an organization
Robert C. Harris Association Management"I'm eager to contribute time to a board or committee, but first I want to know about the culture of the organization. How will I decide if it's a good fit?" This was a question from a willing volunteer in a class of emerging leaders.
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OIG set to begin in-depth meaningful use audits
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationBased on an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General, the organization plans to review its incentive payments made to hospitals for adopting electronic health records. This means HHS is going to scrutinize meaningful use payments paid to health systems to see if it paid any funds inappropriately.
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Infographic: Using email marketing to grow your small business
Erik Bullen MarketingFor most small businesses, marketing budgets are tight and there is a constant need to prioritize. It's necessary to ask yourself what the most efficient way is to communicate with your customers or target market.
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Today’s sports venues are taking the viewing experience outside
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessHigh ticket prices have often discouraged fans from seeing a game at their local sports arena or stadium. Teams have recognized this, and in recent years have allowed fans to watch the big game on large screens outside with hundreds, if not thousands, of other individuals like themselves.
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Bags in Brief: The essence of style
Andrea Rush RetailBag and shoes appear to be "nailing" the fashion sector this summer by steering clear of the courts. While logos and designs pop through the windows on Toronto's Bloor Street "mink mile," intellectual property is playing a positive role in driving brand value in the right direction — upwardly that is.
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3 administrative activities to prepare for fall
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityFall is an exciting time for churches. People come back from summer vacation, kids get ready for school, and everyone starts returning to a normal schedule. Like most churches, you're probably planning a back-to-school event or some other fall kickoff program to welcome everyone back to church. From there, Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner.
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Summer road trip fun on a limited budget
Heather Linderfelt Recreation & LeisureOur summer trip had new limitations this year. I am finishing a divorce and on a restrained budget, but I wanted the trip to be fun and memorable — and not in a bad way. I offered my kids some choices, and they decided to drive to Indiana to see their grandfather, visit cousins in Illinois, and camp in Wisconsin. To save money, we chose to camp along the way instead of hotels.
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How to switch careers: Creating the story
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSwitching careers may be more common now than ever, but that does not make it easy. This three-part series examines the nuts and bolts of making a career change. The first article outlined how to determine if a change is the right move. This article will explain the next step in making a career change: creating the story.