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J. Crew Will End Scheduling Practices That Make Workers' Lives Chaotic
2015-10-24 06:33:02| Apparel - Topix.net
J. Crew has agreed to end on-call shifts for all of its employees across the country, as well as to give them at least a week's notice of their schedules. That means employees will no longer have to make themselves available to work - lining up transportation, child care, and any other necessary arrangements - without knowing whether they will actually be asked to come in and get paid for their time.
Chaotic Illegal Timber Trade Threatens Crucial Forests in Southeastern Asia
2015-09-17 19:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Yale Environment 360: A murky, illegal timber trade enabled by systemic corruption exists between China and Myanmar and is worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually, making it one of the world's largest illegal timber schemes, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). At stake are some of the most ecologically important remaining forests in Southeast Asia, EIA says. The report documents how Chinese businesses pay in gold bars for the rights to log entire mountains and smuggle timber...
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NAFA IFA Helps Global Fleet Managers Make Sense of a Chaotic World
2014-08-17 23:28:36| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The world is not the most predictable, calm place these days. Fleet managers with global duties, however, need to know whats going on in the world. More than that, they need good, solid tools and strategies to do something about it. NAFAs International Fleet Academy (IFA), taking place November 5-7 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL, is the trusted global fleet education conference that cuts straight to the heart of international fleet concerns and operations. On Wednesday, November 5, a panel will explore the crucial differences between diverse regions. Built on data from several key industry resources, these panelists will conduct an interactive discussion involving a myriad of cultures, levels of fleet experience, and personalities. Fleet managers with global oversight cannot go into their work with blinders on, especially when they have to send vehicles into areas with severe regional differences, said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. READ MORE The Article NAFA IFA Helps Global Fleet Managers Make Sense of a Chaotic World appeared first on Automotive Digest.
04.04: Notes from a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World
2014-03-18 00:36:09| Powells Books Events Calendar
Life is chaotic. But we can choose to live it differently. Tsh Oxenreider, popular blogger and founder of the internationally recognized Simple Mom online community, tells the story of her family's ongoing quest to live more simply, fully, and intentionally. Part memoir, part travelogue, part practical guide, Notes from a Blue Bike (Nelson) invites you to climb on your own bike, pay attention to who you are and what your family needs, and make some important choices.
In Chaotic Marketplace IREC'S New Standards Help Distinguish Quality Clean Energy Technology ...
2013-09-18 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to IREC's Jane Weissman, 2 standards respond to industry calls for upgrades and clarity by providing “solid step forward leading to better training and job-ready employees.” Those who meet requirements of IREC Standard 01023: 2013 General Requirements for the Accreditation of Clean Energy Technology Training and IREC Standard 01024: 2013 General Requirements for the Certification of Clean Energy Technology Instructors and Master Trainers gain industry-validated mark of ...This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:
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