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February 9, 2010
Manufacturing Tech Sales Down in 2009
Consumption of U.S. manufacturing technology rose in December, the third consecutive month of growth in orders. Overall sales for 2009, however, still remained well below 2008 levels.
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February 8, 2010
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Details of the National Export Initiative
Plus: U.S. Manufacturing Slips in Competitiveness, Factory Orders Rise, Jobless Rate Drops and U.S. and Canada End "Buy American" Dispute.
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February 5, 2010
Light Friday: Super Bowl XLIV by the Numbers
Plus: Carbon Credit Thieves, Spiderman Shoes and Flying Penguins.
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February 4, 2010
How Engineers and Designers Can Help Haiti
Following last month's tragic earthquake in Haiti, which took hundreds of thousands of lives, many people have given generously to Haitian earthquake victims. Engineers and designers can also play a role in rebuilding the impoverished nation, a task expected to be long-running.
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February 3, 2010
Manufacturing Sector Expands in January
The U.S. manufacturing industry expanded for the sixth consecutive month in January, posting major gains and strengthening the sector's role within the economic recovery, new reports show.
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February 2, 2010
Leading into Recovery and Beyond
The U.S. economy is gradually recovering from the downturn, yet business leadership is more important than ever before. Although several sectors have begun to rebound or have halted their decline, profitability growth remains slow and fragile for many companies. As the recovery gains momentum, the responsibilities of good leadership have increasingly shifted from allaying employee fears and stakeholder concerns to inspiring confidence in future prospects. Managers who adapt to these changing trends stand the best chance of leading their organizations into a position of financial strength.
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Who Will Inherit the Business?
Succession planning and the development of new leaders remain a priority in the changing economy. A sound succession plan can be a prudent step for most small business owners and is essential for some.
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Still Employed...Still Dissatisfied
Americans fortunate enough to have avoided layoffs may be grateful to have a job, but it doesn't mean they're happy with it. For employers, addressing worker dissatisfaction may be more urgent now than it was in prosperous times.
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The Value of "Managing Up"
As promotion and compensation freezes slowly thaw, making a good impression on your boss will become a higher priority. "Managing up" can help you prove your worth.
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Expert's Corner: Mike Keating on 2010 Government Budgets
In this Expert's Corner, Michael Keating, senior editor for Government Product News, discusses the future of federal stimulus spending and what businesses can expect from government procurement.
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