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Archive for June, 2009

Travel Tips for Infrequent Flyers

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized, by Bill | 1 Comment »

While returning from a business trip to New York last evening, I experienced a 2 hour non-stop reminder that we have now entered what frequent flyers refer to as "amateur ... Read more..

No Shortcuts in the Job Interview Process

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Management, by Bill | No Comments »

A piece in the May 11 WSJ entitled Resume Overload, by Raymund Flandez describes various automated job applicant screening devices in use by companies that are finding themselves inundated with ... Read more..

When It Comes to Health Care, Be Opinionated… Just Don’t Be a Dummy

Saturday, June 13th, 2009 Posted in Management, Think About It..., by Bill | 1 Comment »

As the debate over health care heats up, we are being exposed to more flatulence than what we’re typically forced to endure during an election period. Unfortunately, most of us ... Read more..

Being Union-Free Involves Commitment & Real Work

Sunday, June 7th, 2009 Posted in Extra Milers, Leadership, Management, Uncategorized, by Bill | No Comments »

Our readers have seen consistent mention of the potential risks to workers and employers alike posed by currently contemplated Employee Free Choice (EFCA), or so-called “card check” legislation. We continue ... Read more..