Recent Articles
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What is the future of the shopping mall?
Danielle Manley RetailIn the last decade, the retail industry has faced many challenges — from difficult economic times to rapid technological improvements. These developments have changed the modern consumer and caused an overhaul of the industry. In the latter half of the 20th century, shopping malls were a staple of the booming retail industry. Today, shopping malls are out, and experience-focused and hybrid retailers are in.
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Flu cases rising at alarming rates
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareAs 2017 has gotten underway and much of the country has their attention turned to the new presidency, the flu virus is starting to take hold. According to the recent FluView report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the cases of influenza continue to rise.
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Report: Healthcare M&A deals down in 2016
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAre healthcare mergers and acquisitions slowing down as we begin 2017? According to PricewaterhouseCooper's Health Research Institute, the US healthcare sector measured 939 deals in 2016 down from 952 in 2015 — a slight decrease of about 1.4 percent down from 2015.
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Scotland takes brave approach to climate change
Andrew Gaved Waste Management & EnvironmentalIn the U.S., the HVACR industry waits with bated breath to see what new President Donald Trump is going to do with regard to climate change policy — and what sort of restrictions he will put on the EPA. Meanwhile, across the Pond in the U.K., the Scottish government has shown a heartening amount of ambition for carbon cutting with its own draft climate change plan. In fact, the Scottish plan is so ambitious that it has thrown the spotlight on the U.K. Westminster government's own somewhat-more-conservative carbon cutting plans.
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Keep your home, family and loved ones a priority in your career
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMost firefighters are gung-ho by nature. We run at 110 percent and thrive on the adrenaline. Even though we are committed as public servants, we need to reconsider taking that unnecessary, uncalculated and unwarranted risk that will endanger us and our lives. Plus, the stress that goes along with having a firefighter/EMS career can take its toll over time, or even immediately in some circumstances.
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Frozen fruit and vegetable market on the rise
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageA recent report by Market Research Future states that the global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34 percent and reach 751 million tons by 2027. Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth. A rise in demand for convenience across the globe has pushed frozen fruits and vegetables right up the food ranks.
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Communicating risk for attention and action
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCommunication is difficult, especially when we are dealing with uncertainties that matter. People need to know which uncertainties are most important, and what can be done to manage them effectively and proactively.
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Getting the most from your DMC partnership
Deena Murray Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYou've been given the program of a lifetime — large budget, great group of attendees, a dream client, etc. But, and here is what keeps you up at night, it is at a destination where you have no experience. How will you pull this off in unfamiliar territory where you have no contacts?
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Which diet is the best, really?
Amy Bertram Sports & FitnessHow many times have you been asked that question? And how many times have you seen a promotion of the latest and greatest diet that is presumably the fail-safe way to lose weight and get healthy? And I think we have all seen that, ultimately, few people are successful with long-term weight loss.
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Hoteliers reap long-term gains by going green
Donna Balancia Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRamp-up expenses can be costly, but hotels that "go green" can harvest rewards with new business and long-term financial gains. Going green has its advantages in the tourism world. Hotels that meet state green certifications derive benefits ranging from saving money to saving the environment. While there is no sweeping federal legislation that mandates hotels go green, many states have taken on their own government-implemented rules and guidance.