Career
Say something nice or nothing at all is something you probably heard often as a child. But when it's something that's legally-binding, the phrase takes on a more serious tone. Whether it pops up in an employment contract or as part of a separation agreement, a non-disparagement clause—which bars you from saying anything negative about a company to anyone ever again—can be intimidating. Here is what that contract means and details on what exactly you’re agreeing to if you sign a non-disparagement clause. (The Muse)
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Being assertive and refusing to take no for an answer could be considered a desirable trait in the workplace – at times. But then again, if you're too pushy, you might become known as the employee who doesn't know when to let go and move on. Here are some tips on being assertive and persistent without becoming obnoxious. (Fast Company)
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Diversity in the Workplace
Education
Oprah Winfrey now has the largest endowment ever at Morehouse College in Atlanta after donating $13 million. Winfrey visited the all men's historically black college Monday for the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program. The program started in 1989 and the fund stands at $12 million. Monday's donation of $13 million pushed her total investment to $25 million. (Black Enterprise)
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One of the cornerstones of a good MBA school is its faculty. With so many economic developments that continue to change and affect business education, it's imperative that faculty stay updated constantly to deliver learning to new age students. Here is a closer look at eight aspects of business that will heavily influence B-School curriculums. (BW Education)
Visit http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/8-Changes-In-B-Schools-In-The-Future/06-10-2019-177027/ to view the full article online.
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The Economy
Gasoline prices have spiked in California, rising well above what most Americans are paying at the gas pump. In some locations, gas is currently selling for $5 per gallon in California. The average price of regular gas in California rose to $4.18 a gallon, the highest level since 2014. Part of the problem can be traced to outages at several refineries. (CNN)
Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/08/business/california-gas-prices/index.html to view the full article online.
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Personal Finance
One of the biggest benefits of using credit cards is all the possible rewards you can earn. If you're smart about the card you pick, you can earn hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in cash back, free travel or other rewards. In the midst of celebrating potential rewards, look out for the fine print. Here are six things you'll want to check out before determining that a card's rewards program is the right one for you. (USA TODAY)
Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/10/08/fine-print-to-watch-for-when-comparing-credit-card-rewards/40273187/ to view the full article online.
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Corporate America
In a rare move for a US tech company, Fitbit is pulling nearly all of its device manufacturing out of China amid a trade war between the world's two largest economies. The company announced Wednesday that "effectively all trackers and smartwatches" starting in January "will not be of Chinese origin" as a result of US tariffs. (CNN)
Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/09/tech/fitbit-china-manufacturing/index.html to view the full article online.
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