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Should a credit report be used in the hiring process?

Mon, Jun 17, 2013 2:00 PM
by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
These 10 states now ban employers from pulling a prospective employee's credit report.

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What if all offices went green? [Infographic]
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 9:29 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
If 25% of the employees in the top 10 of the Fortune 500 shuttled to work, it would prevent 1.5 trillion grams of CO2 emissions.
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iDonatedit app determines value of non-cash charitable donations
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 2:48 PM by Robin Shreeves
Just how much can you deduct for the fondue set you donated to Goodwill on your taxes?
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Should I claim the home office deduction?
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 1:25 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
If you're thinking about claiming a home office deduction on your 2012 tax return, make sure you read these 5 articles first.
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Bed Bath & Beyond sued for ZIP code abuse
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 3:12 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A Massachusetts consumer is suing the home furnishings store, saying that the company used her ZIP code to send her junk mail.
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Desalination: The solution to the global water crisis? [Infographic]
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 2:22 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Happy World Water Day 2013! The vast majority of the Earth's water supply is in our oceans and seas. Can a global desalination program be the solution to the freshwater crisis?
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Why keeping your business local can be profitable

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 4:05 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

New research suggests that making a strong commitment to sell locally instead of expanding beyond can net your business great profits.
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My new telecommuting challenge – a puppy
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 2:38 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
We have added our first pet to the family, and with it I now have a new work-from-home challenge to overcome.
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CVS workers must reveal weight or pay penalty
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 1:13 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
In an attempt to better manage healthcare costs, CVS is asking employees to reveal their weight and other important vitals or face a $50 per month penalty.
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Why luxury is making a comeback in America

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 12:25 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

Now that the recession is starting to recede, Americans are starting to take strong interest in luxury brands again.
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Women avoid math and science careers because they can

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 11:54 AM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Researchers found that women who demonstrated both high math and verbal skills were less likely to have chosen a math or science job.
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Why one English town created its own currency
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 7:29 PM by Sami Grover
The Bristol Pound lets people support their local economy and 'spend money with their values,' its creators say.
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UPS Foundation donates $1.125 million to CARE
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 3:46 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
More than $1 million in cash and in-kind donations will help CARE roll out a new supply-tracking program to a Kenyan refugee camp.
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Benjamin Edelstein: Why this acclaimed photographer loves what he does

Tue, Mar 19, 2013 2:12 PM by Jeanette Mulvey, BusinessNewsDaily

Edelstein was prepared to start law school before he decided to follow his passion instead.
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Spunky grandma finds success on Kickstarter
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 2:08 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Pearl Malkin and her grandson Adam London launched a line of decorative walking canes, with some help from Kickstarter.
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Google prepares for 42-acre green building expansion
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Google's first foray into new construction will be the 1.1 million square-foot Bay View complex.
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