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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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Pot needs a corporate brand identity, says entrepreneur

Mon, Jun 03, 2013 11:23 AM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

The recently converted cannabis smoker is undeterred by regulations that make it difficult to create a chain of marijuana shops.
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June 2013's coupons for organic and natural products
Sat, Jun 01, 2013 4:44 PM by Robin Shreeves
If you’re planning a summer barbeque, you’ll want to check out some of the coupons that can save you a little cash on a few things you’ll need.
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Is college worth the money?

Fri, May 31, 2013 1:32 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

More and more jobs require a college degree but more and more college students are accruing massive debt.
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No more smoking in front of Starbucks
Fri, May 31, 2013 1:18 PM by Melissa Breyer
A new policy will ban smoking within 25 feet of the chain's coffee shops.
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Southern startups get day in the sun with Southland
Fri, May 31, 2013 12:41 PM by Anna Norris
The new conference introduces investors from across the country to Southeastern companies to shed more light on business in the region.
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Starbucks coffee made with 'toilet water' in Hong Kong
Fri, May 31, 2013 10:24 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A Starbucks in Hong Kong is under fire for using water from a bathroom tap to brew its coffee.
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Chinese company to buy Smithfield Foods; Business boon or disaster?
Fri, May 31, 2013 7:45 AM by Melissa Breyer
To meet China's insatiable demand for pork, scandal-ridden Shuanghui International is turning to an American company to help 'bring home the bacon.'
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Will GE's investment help mitigate fracking's environmental impacts?
Thu, May 30, 2013 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A new laboratory in Oklahoma and corporate buyouts marks GE's entry into the fracking industry.
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Behold, the DIY treadmill desk
Thu, May 30, 2013 11:09 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
This blogger’s dad is the king of reuse and made a treadmill desk out of scraps.
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Who gets the tips at Starbucks? [Video]
Wed, May 29, 2013 3:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Salaried managers want in on the tip action at Starbucks and baristas have filed a lawsuit in response.
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7 things workers lie about
Wed, May 29, 2013 2:14 PM by Anna Norris
Workplace experts share the nitty gritty on common lies employees tell in the workplace.
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Liz Maw on sustainability, human resources and employee engagement
Wed, May 29, 2013 12:10 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
"HR professionals can play a vital role in supporting a company’s sustainability strategy," says Net Impact CEO Liz Maw.
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The sustainability of tablets [Infographic]

Wed, May 29, 2013 9:56 AM

Tablet users print less, and companies that manufacture tablets have creates e-waste recycling programs.
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Moms becoming top earners in the family
Wed, May 29, 2013 6:03 AM by Jenn Savedge
New research reveals that moms are now the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of American families.
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Why I'm teaching my kids to code
Tue, May 28, 2013 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Teaching the kids a programming language is on this blogger's list of to-do activities for the summer.
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