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Will you have enough volunteers for Christmas services?
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityFrom pumpkin spice lattes to cooler weather, it's easy to tell that fall is here. That means Christmas is right around the corner, along with a mountain of details to manage while preparing for Christmas services. In addition to deciding if you'll have services on Christmas Day (which happens to be on a Sunday this year), you'll also need more volunteers than a typical service. With many people traveling to visit family over the holidays, you'll need to plan ahead to make sure you have enough volunteers for each service.
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Why segmentation is the latest buzzword in airline service
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCompeting with increasingly aggressive low-cost carriers while balancing the expectations of loyal customers has become a full-time focus for legacy airlines and full-service carriers. Now, the latest strategy is to cover all areas through clever segmentation of the aircraft cabin and ticket prices.
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World Cup of Hockey 2016: New avenues for advertising
Katherine Radin MarketingThe NHL's reintroduction of the World Cup of Hockey has provided fans a glimpse of the action to come in the season ahead. For the two-week tournament, the league managed to set some sizable goals for earning revenue. Through TV rights, merchandise sales, in-game advertisements and more, the NHL has set a new bar in their level of advertising exposure through innovation and technology.
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2 for the price of 1: The benefits of a merger
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEach designer has his or her own unique vision and talents. Design businesses, on the other hand, have a lot in common, especially the back office operation. Why duplicate efforts? Share the load with another designer. That allows you — both — to spend more time doing what you do best.
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Airbnb faces big dilemma with racial discrimination allegations
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLast week, the news feeds on all my social networking sites had one major update: Marriott finally completed the acquisition of Starwood and became the world's largest hotel chain. While the Marriott-Starwood merger is still in the spotlight, I would like to bring up another piece of news for discussion — there is evidence suggesting Airbnb (or Airbnb hosts) discriminates against African-American travelers. I expect more discrimination cases will soon emerge against every sharing economy platform.
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Managing envy in the workplace
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecognizing a job well done is one of the most effective ways to motivate employees and enhance job satisfaction. Sometimes, however, that tactic can backfire. According to a new study, praising employees in front of their co-workers may prompt feelings of envy in others, which in turn distracts them from their work. The findings suggest managers should take care not to create an impression of favoritism or unfairness when acknowledging a particular employee's accomplishments.
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What goes on behind that parts counter?
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI had none left. It was late Thursday afternoon. I'd decided to change the 968's oil on Saturday, but I had no filters left. There were Mahle filters under the workbench — six OC229s and five OC213s for the 993, two OC46s for the 928 — but not one OC142.
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Plan ahead: The chorus of regrets
Elizabeth Hurlow-Hannah Recreation & LeisureIn 2001, Rob Frank and I were on the cusp of online dating through AOL's "Love Connection." We met for coffee in July, and I probably gasped when he told me about his future retirement dream of driving to California in his motorhome.
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Best of plastics: Barrier packaging
Don Rosato EngineeringValue and health are currently driving barrier technology in food packaging. Increasingly busy lifestyles are reflected in growing consumer demands for convenience foods, ready meals and eating "on the go," resulting in high growth in food packaging.
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Keeping up with the changing landscape of trade secret legislation
Jackie Van Dyke Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile companies are becoming more adept at securing data, cybersecurity remains a monumental challenge. Given the vastness of the internet, the ever-increasing practice of employing remote-based workers, the ease with which secure information can be transferred to a USB flash drive, and the unmonitored use of mobile devices, corporate espionage is on the rise.