On April 19, 2010

Stranded Staff: Who Pays?

The chaos brought on by Iceland's volcano may be subsiding, but what does the law say about managing unexpected absences from work? Here's a briefing.
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On April 19, 2010

How Pizza Hut Got Its Groove Back

At the end of 2009, Pizza Hut was the most unappetizing brand in the portfolio of parent company YUM! Brands (YUM), with sales shrinking 12 percent. In the first quarter of 2010, the pizza chain turned that into 5 percent


On April 19, 2010

Top 10 Things Customers Don’t Want to Hear

Think about what you say when talking with current and potential customers. What are you saying that offends buyers? Here are a dozen of the most common language blunders and suggestions for what to say instead.


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On April 19, 2010

As The Web Goes Real Time, So Must Businesses

You probably heard about the “real-time web” right? It is basically a set of technologies and platforms that allow users to push and pull information around the web in real time. The most popular example…


On April 19, 2010

6 Ways to Boost Brain Power, Without Drugs

If you've ruled out pharmacological intervention but still want a brain boost, there are several easy, natural ways to get peak performance out of your gray matter.
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On April 19, 2010

High Times for Employers Over Oregon Medical Marijuana Ruling

In a victory for employers in the long-running medical marijuana battle, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that companies can fire workers who test positive for marijuana use even if they have a medical marijuana card.

In a 5-2 decision in Emerald…