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Gen Y: Why You Should Never Get a "Real Job"
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ABM CEO Henrik Slipsager Cleans Toilets on Undercover Boss
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WikiLeaks Puts Corporations on Red Alert
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Good Grammar Is Bad for Your Career
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The FTC's "Do Not Track" Proposal Already Having an Effect
It's not clear whether the FTC's proposal to protect consumers' online data will ever be implemented. But just the threat is causing the ad industry to get serious about self-regulation.
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How to Know You're Corrupted by Power
We are all corrupted by power in one way or another. The key is to admit the lure of authority, then take steps to regain humility.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab Is the Future of Tablets, not the iPad
With 1 million Galaxy Tabs sold already, consumers have spoken. They want tablets smaller, with availability on all carriers.
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Wanted: Bold Companies Willing to Invest in the Future
Despite making record profits, American CEOs can't find the guts to make big strategic moves. What gives?
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Is the U.S. Employment Rate Improving?
New data offers conflicting views, but one expert sees reason for optimism and ways to take advantage of the improving picture.
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Google eBooks: Marrying New Technology with an Old Business Approach
Google's eBookstore is late to the game, but its strategy--to embrace the old line publishing industry--may help it beat out competitors.
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Google Calendar Tip: Mark Some Attendees as Optional
If you're an Outlook and Exchange veteran, you probably rely on the ability to mark attendees as optional. Until now, though, you haven't had the same flexibility with Google Calendars.
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Are You Sure Your Company is Healthy?
The balance sheet only tells half the story. To get the full picture, you need to look at the leadership team.
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Twofer: How Hospitals Can Lower Costs by Improving Patient Safety
A safety improvement collaborative has shown that hospital safety and efficiency are intertwined. Hospitals can actually do better financially by reducing mortality and complications, a recent...
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As Seen on TV: The Fuel Doctor's Prescription for Profiting Off Suckers
Fuel-saving devices have a long history, which often includes complete failure at saving any fuel. But as P.T. Barnum could tell you, a gullible customer is born every minute, and bad reviews are...
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Share Huge Files by Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network
It's easy to create a private wireless network between any number of PCs using Windows Vista or Windows 7. It's called an Ad-Hoc network and it takes about 30 seconds to configure.
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How Southwest Could Deploy a Larger 737 for Greater Profits in New Markets
It looks like an order for a larger 737 is all but a done deal for Southwest. Why would the airline want it? A couple reasons, and it's all about expanding and better serving new markets.
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Silver Lining: A380 Grounding Helps Qantas Maintain Its Safety Reputation
You might think that the Qantas A380 incident last month would hurt the airline's reputation for safety. In fact, the opposite is true. It appears to be strengthening.
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Digital Death: The Wrong Way to Launch a Celebrity PR Campaign
Planning a celebrity tie-in to promote your campaign a la "Digital Death"? Ask yourself these two questions first.
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IPO on Hold, HCA Owners Pile More Debt on Hospital Chain
The leveraged buyout firms that own most of HCA have put their much-touted IPO on hold. Instead, they're selling high-yield corporate bonds to give themselves another payday. But what will that...
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How the Fiat 500 Plans to Nag You Into More Fuel-Efficient Driving
The $15,500 Fiat 500 goes on sale in January with highway mileage in the 40s. The driver can make it 16 percent better with some downloadable technology (popular in Europe) that allows the car to...
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How To Look Good on a Web Video
Many sales pros now use web conferencing and web videos to develop opportunities. Here's how to be on camera and not look like a clown.
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Want to Draw Patients to Your Hospital? Make It Look Like a 5-Star Hotel
Hospitals are putting more emphasis on amenities as a way to attract patients--and it's working. But this marketing tactic is diverting resources away from quality improvement, and amenities...
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In Her Shoes: Jacqueline Arias
The director of the award-winning Republica Coffee business talks about her crusade to get Australians to switch to Fair Trade coffee.
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How To Manage Your Manager
To advance your career, you need to be more than just competent at your job. You must be able to manage the person whose supposed to be managing you. Here's how.
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