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Supreme Court hears pivotal union arguments
Seth Sandronsky EducationThe fate of classroom teachers and other public-sector union workers remain uncertain after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 case. Mark Janus, a child-support specialist employed by the State of Illinois, claims the current union law violates his First Amendment rights, and the ruling could have wide-ranging effects on the status of unions in the United States.
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How to select project management software for your church
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityOnline project management software such as Asana, Basecamp, Trello and others can make coordinating tasks for events, communications projects and more a bit easier. However, there's often some frustration and disappointment that happens once a church staff starts using the tool.
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8 great day hikes across the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFrom the red rock canyons of Arizona to the rugged coast of Maine, America is blessed with a bounty of great hiking trails. But when your time is limited, it's not always easy to find a trail you can do in a day.
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A self-correcting supply chain on the horizon
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingWhile logistics can answer many burning industry questions, figuring out why the chicken crossed the road isn't usually one of them. However, as Yum Brands recently found out in the UK, it's an important one.
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Airbnb’s new branding strategy: The debut of Airbnb Plus and Beyond…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLast week, Airbnb made an important move to help the company step up in the competition against hotel chains and online travel agents — the debut of two branded products. I expect Airbnb's new branding strategy will change the competition landscape in the market even though I was not surprised at this news at all, as suggested in last month's discussion.
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5 tips to further your business leadership skills
Alok Trivedi Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEntering the world of business means you must step up your leadership game. Great leaders take years to develop their skills. Throughout their journey, they put ambition to the test.
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The reincarnation of a Porsche tire
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"What's the tire for?" Lots of co-workers saw the thing in my studio, certainly a few had been meaning to ask, but this guy was the first. I looked down at it and then at him.
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Trauma-informed education: Teaching the whole child
Savanna Flakes EducationThe National Institute of Mental Health defines trauma as "the experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects." The term adverse childhood experience (ACE) refers to a range of events that a child can experience that lead to stress and can result in trauma and chronic stress responses.
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Emerging plastic packaging trends and technologies
Don Rosato EngineeringThe Packaging Conference — just held Feb. 5-7 in Orlando — is an annual event with a strong new business and emerging technology focus in the plastics packaging industry. Solution-based plastic barrier packaging technologies are being developed in an environment of increasing global legislation directives and regulatory trends.
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As Facebook use drops, should brands be concerned?
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFor the first time, a third-party research firm found the number of Americans currently using Facebook is down. In 2018, only 62 percent of people are using Facebook, down from 67 percent last year.