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Image via Flickr by excelcompanioncare Avenues Trust subcontracts work for a mid-size social care provider in and around London and South East. The care provider works on an extremely tight budget, employing 800 staff members to care for 900 people. They operate about 50 homes for those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The…
Image via Flickr by Leader Nancy Pelosi The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration recently pushed through changes to truckers’ hours of service regulations, and, at the time, many truckers and the American Trucking Association said that the FMCSA did not use sound research or good judgment when drawing out the rules. Now that the plan is…
Image via Flickr by Whitez Bitcoin really is a brilliant idea. It is essentially a peer-to-peer currency system that allows people to transfer money to each other without the middle men of banks. Plus, there are no transaction fees , the currency can be used anywhere in the world, and anonymity is allowed. However, bitcoin…
Image via Flickr JeepersMedia The Kraft Heinz Company eliminated all artificial flavors and preservatives from its macaroni and cheese products in December 2015. Then the company proceeded to sell its products to consumers without announcing the change. Surprisingly, consumers didn’t notice, and Kraft succeeded in performing the largest blind taste test ever. Take a look…
Image via Flickr KarmaCat_SF Working in a warehouse can be dangerous and difficult. That’s why Crown Equipment Corporation designed a forklift with more ergonomic features to prevent injuries for warehouse workers. The company has received awards for its design. Take a look at the new Crown SC 6000 series forklift, and read what businesses are…
Image via Flickr by mrsdkrebs Local level governments take various approaches to procurement. Many use a traditional centralized purchasing system, while others have deregulated public procurement and allow departments more control over their purchasing decisions. Sullivan County, New York isn’t the only government adopting a hybrid system that combines the benefits of both centralized and…