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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

Success

Among the initiatives that emerged from the exercise was a group formed to “[identify] and [support] sales and marketing strategies” that could be utilized to reach women- and minority-owned businesses. We need to stop thinking about diversity programs in the workplace as a form of affirmative action. It’s hard to keep them.”

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Most US homes are energy vampires — here’s how we need to rethink housing from the ground up

Ideas.Ted

For those who can’t, pushing utilities to phase out fossil fuel power plants in favor of solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy would be a boon. According to a survey by the US Energy Information Administration, an estimated 25 million low-income renters forgo food or medicine to pay for energy bills.

2005 96
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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

In a recent survey, Jobvite found that before the recession, more than 60 percent of GenY candidates wanted a higher compensation than offered. Then the 2001 recession hit the Telecom and IT sector. They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one. December 7, 2009 10:48 AM Anita said. No longer the case.

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