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How American Companies Handle Parental Leave

The United States, compared to the world’s other top economic powers, does not have a great reputation when it comes to social care, or to work-life balance. So it’s safe to say that when these two questions come together–specifically, in the issue of paid parental leave–America does not lead the rest of the world. Still, it’s important to look at the data: just how much maternity and paternity leave do American companies offer?

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A Hipster’s Guide To Beer Brands

Have you ever sat in the pub or at a bar and looked down at your beer, thinking “I wonder who owns this brand?”. It might only be me, but hopefully you’re thinking it now and wondering how the brewery industry lines up. There are a lot of independent brands out there for sure, but lots of names that you may recognize are surprisingly closely related.

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The Secret To Using LinkedIn For Your Small Business

In some ways, marketing has gotten easier as the Internet Age continues. If you have a small business, in particular, social media offers you several free, powerful tools to reach customers and promote your product. However, just because social networks like LinkedIn are free doesn’t mean they’re easy to use. Indeed, there are some crucial mistakes to avoid. So, it’s important to have a strong LinkedIn strategy in place if you want to market yourself successfully.

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Tricks For Becoming The Best Leader You Can Be

The world of work is full of leaders and managers, but the truth and statistics behind these positions may very well surprise you. Many people love their job, but others not so much. What affects the morale of a workplace definitely depends on that workplace’s leadership, which makes for an interesting divide.

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