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Lauren Dobson-Hughes: Are we actually a country?

We either consider ourselves an effective country and invest accordingly, or we lower our ambitions and accept the consequences.

Opinion from your neighbor: “Strengthening Our BoE...”

Blinking Lights for Freedom

Shortages of basic foodstuffs, double-digit inflation, and a powerful secret police did not deter the Polish people from creating thriving black markets and flourishing private institutions from radio to theaters to publishing houses and schools.

Why Big Cities Are the Future of Global Consumption

A new study shows how the largest cities in Asia and North America will power the worldwide economy in the coming decades.

Recruiters are moving on from the traditional interview

Instead, video interviews, job auditions and even virtual reality assessments are gathering momentum, a new report by LinkedIn says.

I could not live without...Opticabase

Optometrist and owner of Park Lane Opticians in Macclesfield, Sarah Clarke, shares the benefits that the Opticabase practice management software brings her in day-to-day practice

Triangle Manufacturing Co. sees benefits from Copley Consulting Group software

Triangle Manufacturing Co. reports better production cycle times and shop floor efficiency through Copley Consulting Group's FDA Extended Solution software.

Reform Your Language, Transform Your Firm — Ignition Consulting Group

In business as in life, words matter. Relationships can rise and fall based on the language we use with family, friends, and colleagues. So too, the terminology we employ when talking with clients and prospects can produce powerful effects, especially when it comes to pricing and compensation. Inst

Techniques To Help Battle Overwhelm

When I get involved in a new project that I am passionate about and am excited to move forward quickly, I often get an intense feeling of overwhelm. It’s like I can’t get the words out quickly enou…

Staying Cool Under Pressure: Mastering the Art of Conflict Resolution

There is nothing more hair-raising than dealing with an irate or dissatisfied customer. Human nature prompts us to lash back …

Boundaries and Partnership — Congregational Consulting Group

by Dan HotchkissBuilding a healthy partnership—negotiating roles, addressing misbehavior, setting and achieving goals—is hard work that requires an atmosphere of trust. Firm boundaries and self-differentiation—knowing who I am and how I feel while keeping lines of communication open—are essential for a healthy partnership. Related PERSPECTIVES

Is it Relevant for You?

Did you know that Facebook has over a billion users, LinkedIn has over 200 million , and Twitter has over 200 million active users? What does that all mean to you? If you are not tapping into th…

Students design workstations that accommodate groups and individuals

New school and office workspace designs created by a group of Penn State engineering students are intended to allow users to share space and materials while maintaining their own work areas—a dual purpose the researchers say has been neglectedStegmeier Consulting’s Insight…Stegmeier Consulting Group applauds Penn State University and their engineering students for their hard work and years of study on continuous improvement of shared…

What to Wear to Hamptons Wineries

Whether you prefer sipping on rosé or Sauvignon Blanc, we've uncovered outfits that perfectly complement five East End wineries.

Economic recovery leaving behind those who did not go to college

More than 95 percent of the jobs created in the economic recovery have gone to those with education beyond high school, according to a Georgetown University study.