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• How to protect yourself from blood clots during business travel

  Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied Healthcare

  How much do you know about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)? Both of these conditions can result if you develop a blood clot — a risk for business travelers who sit for long periods on a plane, train, or in a car. The CDC reports that as many as 900,000 Americans will suffer a blood clot this year. Also according to the CDC, DVT can form in your legs during travel because you are sitting still in a confined space for long periods of time — specifically, four hours or more. Life-threatening problems can occur when a part of the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, becoming a PE, which can cause a fatal blockage. What other essential information do you need to know about protecting yourself from clots while you travel?

• Caution urged for several popular spring destinations

  Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  It has been a cold and unreasonably long winter. Americans are ready to shed the cumbersome winter layers and head to out picture-perfect destinations to enjoy some sun and sand. Mexico and the Caribbean are popular choices, but this year they might not enjoy the same patronage from U.S tourists. The U.S. government has issued travel advisories for areas of both destinations. With spring breaks already underway in some areas of the country, this has impacted travel plans in some cases.

• Decoupling and the customer experience

  Catherine Iste Retail

  It is a great time to be a consumer. On one hand, we can walk into a big-box store, find exactly the product we want, then find the least expensive option on our phone and have it delivered to our door. On the other hand, we do not have to leave the house to grocery shop, get a massage or visit the doctor. Technology has had an undeniable and, in many cases, unexpected impact on consumerism. This disruption of the traditional customer experience provides myriad threats and opportunities for all retail businesses.

• 5 reasons why you need to market better to millennials

  Sam Radbil Marketing

  The term "millennial" is probably driving you crazy by now, but this big population group should be an important part of your marketing plan. The consensus is that the millennial generation includes those born between 1981 and 1996, which makes them approximately 23-38 years old today. The important point here is that, while you need to market to all of the age ranges, there are five solid reasons not to neglect millennials.

• Teamwork: A crucial healthcare engine

  Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Healthcare delivery revolves around the cooperation, coordination, and seamless teamwork of multiple individuals, many of whom are highly skilled and educated. Patients are not cared for in a vacuum, and every member of a robust team must play their part in order for outcomes to be as positive as possible. For optimal healthcare delivery, teams are at the center of the universe and each member is an essential star contributing their own light. Making those stars shine as one is the ultimate goal of any successful team.

• Data visualization: 3 steps towards success

  Josh Jones Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Data visualization means giving numbers a visual context and extends existing concepts, such as business intelligence and analytics. Someone (wisely) decided that the interesting bits (outliers, trends, etc.) are better seen not as black and white numbers on a spreadsheet but as graphics made of colors, lines, and shapes. Have you ever heard the adage, "You first eat with your eyes?" Beautiful food is more appetizing, which is why fancy restaurants spend so much time making their meals more visually appealing. Data is no different. Displaying it visually can do wonders for getting your point across. That’s what data visualization is all about.

• Remodelers expect healthy gains, forecasters project modest growth

  Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

  Will 2019 be another busy year for remodelers, or will demand begin to taper off? Data from recent industry studies provide somewhat contrasting views, with remodelers expressing confidence about their business prospects and industry economists foreseeing much more modest growth for the year. One point on which they both agree is that market and demographic trends will sustain positive demand for remodeling services for several years to come.

• Do you have a crisis management plan for the inevitable social media car…

  Terri Williams Marketing

  It took years to painstakingly build your company’s brand, but it can be destroyed in an instant. One bad online post or conversation is all that it takes. From employees forgetting to switch from company to personal accounts before they start a drunken rant, to having a Twitter account hacked, to laying off employees and forgetting to change passwords, to one irate customer who has not received the expected level of support from customer service, social media is a ticking time bomb for companies of every size and in every industry.

• Airbnb acquires HotelTonight amid transition to a travel enterprise

  Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Airbnb made headlines again last week. The company is set to acquire HotelTonight, an online travel agent (OTA) that focuses on last-minute bookings through its website or a mobile app for hotel stays. Even though Airbnb is commonly known for its dominant position in the room-sharing market, the company has been aiming to become a massive travel enterprise. Besides hotels, Airbnb also competes directly with OTAs. According to The Wall Street Journal, adding more hotels to Airbnb listings has become a key strategy to boost growth before the company's initial public offering (IPO).

• 6 tips for a successful telecommuting arrangement

  D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Telecommuting takes many forms, including remote workers, virtual employees, multisite employees, or those who are just considered "working from home" — all terms used to describe an employee whose primary work is conducted away from your primary worksite. No matter the form, telecommuting has many benefits for both businesses and employees. Despite the positives, telecommuting creates unique management challenges. Launching your workers away from the home base takes thoughtful preparation, and you can take some simple steps to minimize the legal risks created by telecommuting employees.

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