The Greening of America’s Companies

For the enterprise, the focus on sustainability is not just about saving the planet; it’s about saving money and impacting the bottom line, too. As major companies like Wal-Mart introduce sustainable business practices to the mainstream, it may soon transform the way we think about going green.

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What Does It Mean To Be Eco Friendly?

The words ‘green’ and ‘eco-friendly’ are near ubiquitous today. With just about every company from Wal-Mart to Seventh Generation jumping on the bandwagon, we thought we’d take a look at what it takes to really be green.

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Mother Knows Best: Moms and Marketing Today

Today’s moms are hooked on smartphones, browsing the web constantly, and using social media. They also hold a lot of weight when it comes to family purchasing decisions. We take a look at how moms are spending time online and how they react to marketing in the infographic below.

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Work hours around the world 

A long day feels like a long day no matter where you live. In some countries, though, the working day actually does last for a few more hours. In July, we looked at overtime laws from around the world. This week, we pulled data from the OECD to find out which country has the longest average working day. We also compared unpaid working time by gender. Guess who spends more time gardening; the answer might surprise you!

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Tips for Interviews: Interviewing Etiquette

The first step to career victory is to prepare for an interview. Use these etiquette tips for interviews to ensure you are making the best impression possible to your prospective employer.

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DORM ROOM MAKEOVER

The thrill of starting college and moving out of your parents’ home can be swiftly undermined by the sight of your new dorm room. Concrete walls, dingy floor and lousy lighting – this is hardly an ivory tower! Don’t despair. With a little creativity and very little cash, you can transform your space from an institutional cell into a cozy campus retreat.

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Walking Out – How to Run a Smooth Exit Interview

Employees and employers agree that exit interviews are incredibly useful (as illustrated above, three-quarters of executives say they “always” or “somewhat frequently” act on comments collected during exit interviews) and there are many tools available online to help you run an effective interview. Hopefully this summary gives you a good head-start on the process if you don’t already have your interviews formalized.

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Taxes on SODA

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Understanding the Hidden Taxes and Fees Associated with Airline Travel

It is easy to miss the number of taxes and additional fees that are applied to airline tickets in the United States. With airport and airline security at it’s highest and a down economy, the government continues to increase the rates on taxes and fees that have gone unnoticed by many over the last decade. Let’s define and shed light on these rates and charges that will be applied to your tickets the next time you travel with the airlines.

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Character gigs: What jobs do characters played by Emmy-Nominated actors hold down? [Infographic]

Character Gigs: What do the television characters of your favorite Primetime Emmy-nominated actors do for a living? From Jon Hamm’s Mad Men ad exec “Don Draper” to physicist “Sheldon Cooper” played by Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons, it’s quite a job mix.

The College Football Economy

College sports are all big business, but the leader of the athletic elite is most likely football. For those schools with the most successful and historic programs, college football can generate millions of dollars each year.

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