Define your position: values, ethics and leadership

Some call it wearing your heart on your sleeve; others call it carrying your emotions. If the discussion is one of values ​​and ethics, leaders should use them openly, constantly encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to operate within the ethical and value-based standards the leader expresses. Values ​​and ethics exist in a philosophical realm and […]

Debt settlement affiliates down to 20 green states?

With mayors, senators, and attorneys general hot on the trail of unregulated debt settlement companies that have apparently grown vitally through the creation of debt settlement subsidiaries, the end seems near. As soon as next week or no later than June 15, 2010, paying off your customers’ debts can be a thing of the past. […]

Cell Phone GPS Tracking – Privacy Issues

Although there are many advantages to cell phone GPS tracking, there are also privacy concerns. Since most people carry their mobile phone with them at all times, there is the ability to track the exact movements of all people. Is this a case of Big Brother, and who can access this information? Cell phone GPS […]

Resume Tips for Landing a Federal or Overseas Job

Mastering federal or foreign resumes is a bit like basic training: It’s painful, but it must be accomplished if you want a career with Uncle Sam. To avoid a losing battle with this lengthy and cumbersome CV, apply the following tips: Be focused and specific. Know what federal or foreign jobs you’re qualified for, their […]

Visualizing Density By Julie Campoli and Alex S. MacLean

Visualizing Density By Julie Campoli and Alex S. MacLean, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 113 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, ISBN 1-55844171-9, 978-1-55844-171-2, $39.95, 160 pages, 2007 Planners and designers should make room in their reference library for this engaging new book exploring the density of land in the United States. The Lincoln Institute of […]

How to prevent fraud in your small business

Most small business owners don’t even consider that their employees might be stealing from them until it’s too late. The average small business fraud lasts 24 months and costs $200,000 by the time it’s discovered, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) 2008 Report to the Nation. Three former employees of PBS&J, a […]

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting Intellectual Property (IP) Management Software

The investment made in intellectual property (IP) management software can do wonders to help IP departments gain visibility, reduce administrative costs, improve accuracy, and increase productivity. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of purchased IP management systems are never fully implemented or do not provide the utility that the customer expected. Here are the five most common […]

Top 10 Tips From Illinois Overtime Lawyers

The following relates solely to Illinois law and is compiled from our conversations with various Illinois employment attorneys. 1. Check if your company pays overtime. Not all employers are required to pay overtime. Illinois employers who make about $500,000 or more in annual revenue generally have to pay. If your employer earns significantly less than […]

Longshoremen’s Compensation Checks: How to Get Checks and How Much You Get

Getting a Longshoremen’s Compensation Check in Mississippi Whether you call it workers compensation or workers compensation or whatever, if you were injured while working on a boat repair, in most cases, what it is really called is a Longshore accident. Of course, in Mississippi, this usually means you were injured on the job while working […]

8 Secret Fat Burning Exercises From Personal Trainers

Here you have. 8 Fat Burning Exercise Secrets Used By My Personal Trainers To Create Great Programs For Our Clients. Achieving optimal results in the shortest possible time. These methods are tried and true. If not, I would not write them here. 1. Exercise is essential every day Ok, you should know this by now […]