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  • Do Part-Time Workers Want Health Benefits?

    Published February 11, 2013

    The high cost of health care makes employee-sponsored coverage a coveted benefit for many workers, but might not be the most desirable for part-time workers. 

  • Running a Business Isn’t Far Off From Running an NFL Team

    Published February 01, 2013

    In this hyper-competitive sports business, the stakes for head coaches are high—and much like business where experts say CEO tenure has shrunk from eight or nine years down to under five, these new coaches have a contracted timeframe to prove their worth.

  • Finding Your Doctor is Like Finding a Mate

    Published January 31, 2013

    Experts say that care and outcomes improve when you have a doctor who understands and respects your values—a doctor who “gets” you, someone with whom you feel comfortable enough to open up in return.  Much like the dating process.

  • Corporations Focus on Employee Wellbeing…Retreat-style

    Published January 24, 2013

    In an era where employees are asked to do more with less, corporations are learning the need to teach employees of all levels to relieve and reduce stress and are integrating physical health with emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

  • Have We Lost the Art of Communicating in Person?

    Published January 16, 2013

    Our lives have become so dependent on mobile devices as they infiltrate virtually every aspect of our lives from making purchases, doing business and how we conduct ourselves and communicate with others in our personal relationships.

  • College Students Trade Up When it Comes to Off-Campus Housing

    Published January 11, 2013

    Off-campus housing has undergone a makeover featuring fully-furnished apartments with state-of-the-art appliances.

  • Why Perfectionism Doesn’t Work

    Published December 28, 2012

    If you nose-dive into a long-term funk when your performance outcomes don’t match your expectations, you may be suffering from perfectionism. Learn the signs and how to rein in this sometimes troublesome personality trait.

  • More Technology Puts Doctors in Ethical Bind

    Published December 07, 2012

    As the U.S. health care landscape continues to evolve, doctors are facing a significant number of ethical dilemmas related to the financial and legal implications of their care decisions.  

  • Stuck in a Dead End Job? It Could be Your Fault

    Published December 06, 2012

    When it comes to career advancement, we might be our own worst enemy with our career-limiting habits. 

  • Help for Retirees Flying Solo When Choosing Health Coverage

    Published November 30, 2012

    It’s no secret that navigating the Medicare world is tough, but private health insurance exchanges are helping seniors find the right coverage at the best cost.