When to evaluate diversity programs in firms
J. Howard & Associates of Provant Inc argues that companies should assess diversity needs before facing discrimination claims. The firm offers questions on leadership reporting lines, promotion rates, task assignments, overseas postings, management pipeline, and turnover of women and minority employees.
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High paid exececutives more likely to relocate for new roles
A Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey shows jobless executives earning $100,000 or more are likelier to relocate for a new position or start a business. Between Oct 1 and March 31, 25 percent relocated, 16 percent started businesses, and overall 10 percent started startups.
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MBA Students React to Lifetime Earnings Targets
An online poll of 1,426 MBA students and grads finds 31 percent favor under 5 million, 20 percent choose 5 million, 10 percent aim for 100 million, and 48 percent expect to reach their goal in more than 20 years while 7 percent expect five years or less.
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MBA Jungle Magazine
Acura Integra Tops Theft Claim List
The Highway Loss Data Institute found the 1999 to 2001 Acura Integra had the highest theft claim rate among its model years with 21.7 claims per 1 000 insured. The Jeep Wrangler followed with 8.5 and the Jeep Cherokee with 6.6 per 1 000 insured.
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Crime scene cleanup expands from part time to statewide
Keith Brown, a former Cedar Rapids police officer, and his wife started Eastern Iowa Carpet Care Inc. to clean trauma scenes. The firm handles contamination removal and disposal after law enforcement and medical personnel finish an incident. They aim to grow statewide and differentiate themselves with Brown’s law enforcement background and protective protocols.
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Tommy Bahama eyes 1 billion sales in five years
Tommy Bahama aims to grow from a 300 million base to 1 billion within five years. The private Viewpoint International unit operates 20 stores and plans 8 to 10 more this year while expanding overseas. Partners emphasize caution as they broaden into hotels licensing and fragrances.
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Ralph Lauren
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Lippincott & Margulies
Emfield
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