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• Principles of Green Learning For Corporate Training and Development
  Article by Michael Warren

  This topic explores the basic principles of green learning for corporate training and development and yields a formul...

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  Setting Up Camp
  Article by Larry W Dennis

  The question concerned managers are asking is, “How can I create an engaged workforce, an engaged team of dedicated ...

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  A Summer of No-Hitters
  Topic by Nora G Hertel

  Tensions ran high at the top of the ninth inning during the Detroit Tigers game. The Tigers had a six-run lead over the Pittsburg Pirates, and on May 18 Justin Verlander was one inning away from his third no-hitter. The first batter, Michael McKenry, hit one to the shortstop and got thrown...

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  Are Unpaid Internships Legal Slavery?
  Topic by Marta Segal Block

  Once the exclusive domain of over-achieving college students, internships have come to be seen as a necessary step for any college student hoping to move into a professional field soon out of school. Many young workers are even taking unpaid internships after they finish their college...

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  Mayer Shows Courage With Yahoo Telework Policy Change
  Topic by Carrie Kirby

  Much of the controversy around Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's decision to end telecommuting for her employees has centered on working mothers and whether it's fair to call Mayer, a new mom herself, a traitor to them. But this is also the story of two competing beliefs about what is best for...

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  Yahoo's Pregnant CEO: Let's Celebrate—and Ask Questions
  Topic by Carrie Kirby

  Working mothers experienced a bit of whiplash when Yahoo announced its selection of Google executive Marissa Mayer as the next great hope to salvage the company. Another woman as chief executive, great! And she's pregnant? Wow, cool! And she says she'll work through her...

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  "Ageism" in the Corporate World
  Topic by Erin Luhmann

  In many cultures, age is equated with honor and respect. This social regard is expressed through cultural practices such as designated seating at the dining table, material adornments and formal language conjugations. Social reverence for seniors, however, does not always carry over into the...

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  More Mergers Increasing Number of Gigantic Law Firms
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  Major law firms are merging to become ever bigger, forming international legal leviathans. One news article referred to the trend as establishing legal “behemoths.” For example, another article in the Wall Street Journal last month noted there were three recent deals that created...