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The Future of Design (and how to prepare for it)

By Matt McCue and Kiana St. Louis Illustration by Atipus In trying to figure out what the future of design will look like, we’re at a bit of a loss. Technology is changing at a rapid pace. In five years, mobile platforms have gone from being an emerging part of a company’s strategy to the

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The Future of Design (and how to prepare for it)

By Matt McCue and Kiana St. Louis Illustration by Atipus In trying to figure out what the future of design will look like, we’re at a bit of a loss. Technology is changing at a rapid pace. In five years, mobile platforms have gone from being an emerging part of a company’s strategy to the

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As Damages Rise in Harassment Claims, EEOC Issues New Guidance

Juries are handing down larger and larger judgments in bullying and sexual harassment lawsuits against employers. The stakes are high for any company that does not take complaints about harassment and bullying seriously and nip it in the bud if detected. And now the stakes could become even higher after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Give ‘Em What They Want

Julia Sotera Food and beverage companies already invest considerable time and resources developing new formulations and packaging them in a way that hopefully will resonate with consumers. But sometimes, even tried-and-true marketing techniques aren’t enough to help a product that has fallen out of favor with consumers. A proven methodology called “need states” offers a

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Report, Investigate Near Misses to Improve Safety

One of the most important workplace safety tools that you can put to use is the reporting of near misses and correcting the factors that led to such a close encounter. A near miss is an event that could have led to a workplace injury, illness or death. While you are not required to report

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LinkedIn’s Massive Site Overhall [Video]

In an effort to provide a user experience that’s faster, more intuitive, and more content-rich than ever, LinkedIn recently rolled out its largest desktop overhaul since the social media platform first launched. LinkedIn promises the new design will spotlight conversations and content, enabling users to share ideas, add their voice to discussions, and more easily

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Need-to-Know Info on Proposed Affordable Care Act Scale Backs

What Does President Trump’s Executive Order on ACA Mean? Donald Trump’s first act after assuming the presidency was to sign an executive order that authorizes federal agencies to scale back as many parts of the Affordable Care Act as possible within the confines of the law. The executive order does not abolish the landmark legislation,

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Reaching a Larger Consumer Base with Cross-Media Advertising

Reaching a Larger Consumer Base with Cross-Media Advertising If you own your own business, you know what an investment of time and money it is to market your products and services. And, while it’s true that some companies will use one type of marketing over and over to communicate their message, these days, it’s not

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