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A Welcome Economic Rebound
Clearing skies with a chance of showers. Retailers can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in 2025, thanks…
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Workplace Violence: Reducing the Risk
A disgruntled employee opened fire at a small Philadelphia-area business earlier this year, killing two fellow workers and injuring three…
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Battling ‘Outsider Syndrome’ in the Family Business
Productive employees make profitable companies. Every employer would like to cultivate an effective team that goes the extra mile to…
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Employee Pay-for-Performance Plans That Get Results
Skilled workers are hard to find — and keep. Little wonder employers are taking a fresh look at so-called “pay-for-performance”…
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Navigating Tricky Economic Terrain
Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, retailers are preparing for a…
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Are You a Great Manager? Rate Yourself on These 10 Indicators
Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses large and small need to take…
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Gathering Clouds and Growing Turbulence
Businesses are preparing for a more challenging operating environment in 2023. After two years of frenetic commercial activity fueled by…
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Forecast 2021: A Return to Normalcy?
Relief is in sight. Battered by the pandemic and scrambling to shore up finances, businesses can look forward to an…
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Forecast 2019: A Look at What to Expect
Businesses should enjoy brisk economic tail winds in 2019, according to economic experts, who say corporate profits will continue to…
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How to Keep Your ‘A’ Players, Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: For Part 1 of this column by Phillip M. Perry, click here. Include Everyone One more hazard for…
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How to Keep Your ‘A’ Players, Pt. 1
It’s a nightmare scenario for any business: A star employee suddenly decides to jump ship for the competition. Out the…
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Super-Size Your Sales
You’ve stocked your shelves. Hired your staff. Placed your ads. Now, how can you get the most return from your retail…
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