How to Negotiate a Raise
Nearly one-quarter of Americans are not satisfied with what they earn, according to a poll by Gallup.
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A Modern Guide to Salary Negotiation
At first glance, receiving a job offer marks the end of a stressful process. But you often face another obstacle to getting a new job: negotiating salary.
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Naming Your Business: Process and Pitfalls
Company names like Apple, Amazon and eBay evoke an image of success and cutting-edge technology. They make an emotional connection with consumers, resulting in the kind of brand recognition that many companies dream of.
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DNP vs. PhD: Differences and Practical Considerations
At the turn of the 21st century, a new doctoral degree for nurses emerged: the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Until then, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing was the terminal degree in the nursing profession.
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Examining the Pros and Cons of Bitcoin for Small Business
Bitcoin is a digital currency and payment system that is created and exchanged electronically, outside of banks and governments. Using a virtual wallet, users can store, spend and receive bitcoins, as well as convert traditional currency into bitcoins.
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Circling Back on Corporate Speak: The History and Impact of Business Jargon
“Transformation,” “disruption” and “millennials” topped a 2015 survey of business jargon terms workers are sick of hearing. Unfortunately, these are just the latest entries in corporate speak, joining “low-hanging fruit,” “touch base,” “bandwidth” and “innovation.”
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Public Health Initiatives to Combat Opioid Painkiller Addiction in America
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared that the dramatic increase in opioid pain reliever use has led to the “worst drug overdose epidemic in [US] history,” the Annual Review of Public Health reports.
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How Public Health Initiatives Are Targeting the Childhood Obesity Crisis
In the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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What’s an MBA Worth in the Workforce?
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a degree program that has been around since the late 19th century. The MBA is offered at many business schools, and is typically offered in various options: full-time, part-time and distance learning, as well as an executive MBA.
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Working Remotely Works: How Smart Employers Can Build Morale and Enhance Productivity
Employees are drawn to the idea of working remotely. Not only does remote work allow for more flexibility in the workplace, but it covers many flaws found in unpopular and widespread open office environments. Working from home also offers employees more sleep and eliminates the daily commute.