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Meet BadUSB: The latest cybersecurity threat for businesses
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyThe past 12 months has been a time of high anxiety for the cybersecurity field. Well-publicized breaches with giant companies like JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot and Target have affected millions of consumers. With unprecedented resources at hackers' disposal, practically every company has at least some concern about the safety of its data.
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School of thought: Fish sales by the numbers
Kevin Plazak Pet CareSelling fish in a pet store generally follows a distinct pattern that takes time. Your cost in the employee/customer interaction is in the price of the fish and your employee's time. Since the amount of time spent with a customer is somewhat at the mercy of the customer's wishes, all you can do is maximize the number of fish you sell to each customer.
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Will Facebook force advertisers to forget about tracking cookies?
Danielle Manley MarketingAdvertisements are often considered a necessary evil. They are "necessary" for businesses and brands, but they are "evil" for viewers, especially when the ad has no relevance for them. Now, Facebook is taking technology one step further with the introduction of two new advancements.
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7 key elements of an effective new employee orientation program
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNew employee orientation is one of the most important of all human resources transactions. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," is a saying that really applies to orienting or onboarding new employees. Regardless of the industry or employer, effective new employee orientation should include at least seven key elements.
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Hospitality industry aiming to restore 40-hour work week
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAre your front-line employees working two or three jobs to make ends meet? The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) needs your help to insure that employees in hospitality industries at not forced into part-time status due to the Affordable Care Act.
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What’s the difference between a short-order cook and a pharmacist?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalOK, that may seem like a weird comparison, but let me explain why I think it is important. I'll use the community pharmacist as the example because most people in our profession would agree that community practice probably has the highest burnout rate for pharmacists.
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2014 Halloween designs range from spooky to chic
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe air is getting festive, and if you are planning your Halloween décor then a quick look at the latest design trends is warranted. A recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and the International Council of Shopping Centers has revealed that consumers are set to spend anything between $7.4 billion and $11.3 billion this year for their Halloween shopping.
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Is the age of ‘more and faster’ replacing ‘the customer…
Harry J. Friedman RetailI subscribe to quite a few blogs about retail, and frankly it's interesting to see how many software developers and gadget makers are bidding for the retailer's dollar. This is not merchandising mind you, just things to turn on the customer and bring them into the store, or to be more efficient. Really? Not so sure.
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The keys to creating an ideal workplace culture
Greg Witz Business Management, Services & Risk Management"That's just how we do things around here." If you've ever found yourself on the receiving end of such a statement, you may be unaware of the company culture you've just encountered. Culture — positive or negative — is a hot topic in leadership circles these days.
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Tech companies preparing for battle over impulse purchases
Danielle Manley RetailRetailers use impulse items in checkout lines in a last-minute attempt to increase the transaction amount. But, with the increase in e-commerce, checkout lines are not as busy as they once were. Now, Internet-based retailers have created a new form of impulse items.
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