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| November 5, 2009 |
Federal agencies join forces to fight distracted driving
The Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission have formed a partnership against distracted driving. The agencies have agreed to conduct an evaluation of technologies that could provide effective solutions to curb the use of certain electronics as well as host an outreach educational campaign to inform the public about the dangerous effects of texting, using cell phones and engaging in other distracting behavior while behind the wheel. Computerworld (11/4) The Trucker (11/4) The Hill (11/4)
Study: Mid-continental tremblers might be aftershocks of big quakes
Earthquakes from mid-continent faults could be viewed not as new seismic activities but as delayed aftershocks of major quakes, according to a study by U.S. researchers. Mid-continental quakes usually produce aftershocks that could occur after hundreds of years compared with those generated by continental edge faults, which spawn aftershocks only days later. USA TODAY (11/4)
Louisiana leaders: Government should lead coastal restoration efforts
Louisiana officials and business leaders urged the federal government to create a system that would coordinate the projects aimed at rebuilding the state's coastal wetlands. At a conference, they said federal agencies are providing conflicting policies that derail coastal restoration efforts. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) (11/4)
Washington state valley braces for winter flooding
Leaders and residents of the Green River Valley in Washington are preparing for possible flooding from the heavy rains brought by the coming winter season. The Army Corps of Engineers is stepping up efforts to fix a major dam after its abutment was severely damaged by a torrential storm last year. The Seattle Times/The Associated Press (11/4)
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Seat belt enforcement reduces traffic deaths in Minnesota
The steps Minnesota has taken to enforce its primary seat belt law has resulted in a decline in the number of road deaths, state officials reported. Data show the state's traffic deaths dropped to 340 from 370 during the same period last year, while deaths caused by noncompliance since June this year totaled 44 compared with the 60 recorded during the same period last year. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (11/4)
Morton's president: Face time with workers brings success
Despite having 5,000 employees in 81 locations worldwide, Edie Ames, president of Morton's The Steakhouse, is a hands-on manager. Getting face time with the boss helps build long-term relationships, Ames says, which is why she meets with hourly employees as well as her management team regularly. "I really want all 5,000 employees to know that we make decisions based on their feedback," Ames says. Forbes (11/3)
Stop dithering and get the job done
People work more effectively when they're planning how to implement decisions they've already made than when they're making those decisions in the first place, notes Nick Tasler. By focusing on implementation rather than deliberation, business leaders can help their workforce achieve goals more efficiently, he writes. "If you're an executive trying to clear the recession malaise from your corporate climate ... it's time to implement," Tasler writes. Bloomberg Businessweek (11/3)
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Onboarding: 5 tips to get it right so you don't lose new hires
To increase the productivity and effectiveness of new workers -- and make them want to stay -- organizations should ensure onboarding isn't a one-time event but instead an ongoing process. Also, onboarding is more effective if it begins with the interviewing process and managers then personally help new workers learn the ropes. CareerBuilder.com/The Hiring Site blog (11/2)
4 ways to be more productive without the multitasking mania
You might believe multitasking means you get more done, but a Stanford University study shows it can hurt your productivity. To be more efficient, designate time for certain tasks, have a system to collect all incoming "to do" items in writing, have an "in" box on your desk and turn off distracting technology. Web Worker Daily (11/2)
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