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Implementing a firefighter accountability system
Joshua Daisy Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityEach day firefighters and first responders are putting their lives in jeopardy by responding to emergencies. Supervisors need to be accountable for each and every member under their command at all times. There are various systems in the fire service to allow this task to be done.
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The dirty dozen: 12 mistakes to avoid when terminating employees
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe majority of employment-related lawsuits against employers arise after the employment relationship ends. This article outlines some common mistakes that employers make in terminating employees in hopes that employers can improve the way they terminate employees and avoid the expense and interruption of litigation.
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Oil slumps below $40 per barrel: The story behind the prolonged pain
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesOn Aug. 24, U.S. benchmark light crude West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at $38.24 a barrel — the lowest price level since February 2009. Brent crude was trading only a few dollars higher. Revisiting global oil prices six months on from last time, I find no new narratives rocking the market.
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4 tips on doing more with less in the workplace
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn the era of tighter budgets and fewer employees, leaders must make difficult decisions to get the job done. These decisions matter, and they will affect each member of the organization differently.
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America’s changing attitude toward marijuana
Tamara Lynch Civil & GovernmentOnce considered a rebellious pastime of the 1960s, marijuana has evolved to become a hot topic recently — both socially and politically. As attitudes toward cannabis soften, the U.S. has seen a wave of change in a short time.
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Would life be better without the Second Amendment?
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureWe sometimes take our constitutional rights for granted. We forget the people who came before us and how hard they worked for these rights, which they thought were vitally important. Many of today's anti-gun people claim times have changed. They say that in our more enlightened (liberal) world, the Second Amendment is no longer required.
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Travel companies racing to establish foothold in Cuba
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOn Aug. 14, the American flag was hoisted above the U.S. embassy in Cuba, signaling the re-establishment of diplomacy between the two countries. As relations begin to ease, U.S. travel to Cuba has become a hot commodity.
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Netflix sets the bar high with new parental leave policy
Lonny Alfred Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNetflix recently threw American companies for a loop with the announcement of their updated parental leave policy: New parents will be granted unlimited paid parental leave for a year. Before the news of Netflix's updated policy, some of the best policies belonged to tech companies like Facebook, which offers 17 weeks for paid maternity and paternity leave and $20,000 for family planning costs.
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Is your business prepared for #Fightfor15?
Danielle Manley Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe recent headlines announcing New York's decision to increase fast food workers' minimum wage to $15 has once again stirred up the nation in a heated debate over whether the minimum wage should be increased nationwide. According to Fortune, New York City must comply with the minimum wage change by 2019, and the rest of the state must comply before July 2021.
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The ever-expanding road ahead in wind energy applications
Don Rosato EngineeringWind energy provides significant growth opportunities for composite plastic materials. The global market for composite materials in wind turbine production is projected to reach $4.7 billion by the end of 2015. Carbon fiber and other advanced composites are expected to play an increasing role in wind blade production, owing to the expansion of offshore installations and the adoption of larger-scale turbines that call for stiffer and lighter materials.
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