With the trial over the state’s 2011 overhaul of the public pension system looming, retired public employees suing the state overwhelmingly accepted a proposed settlement Monday.
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Proponents of raising Maine's minimum wage face tough fight
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Efforts to raise Maine’s minimum wage were met with resistance Monday from Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration, GOP lawmakers and business groups who say the proposals could do more harm than good.
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UN women's agency backs out of partnership with Uber
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Expert: Silicon Valley bias suit spurs closer look by firms
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A sex discrimination trial that has put a spotlight on gender imbalance in Silicon Valley has prompted some technology and venture capital companies to re-examine their cultures and practices — even before a jury reaches its verdict.
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Javita Launches New Initiative
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Javita is proud to announce the formal launch of JavitaCares, the company’s initiative for charitable giving.
Javita’s founder, Stan Cherelstein, has a passion for helping others. “The underlying mission of Javita is to provide the average person the opportunity to change lives. This mission for changing lives extends beyond Javita’s Members, customers and employees,” Cherelstein said. “We want Javita to be a vehicle which enables others to give back to those in need.”
Since Javita’s founding in 2011, contributions have been made directly to individuals and various charities. Now, the company has formalized its charitable initiative in what it calls — JavitaCares.
JavitaCares mission is to bring about awareness and resources to help enhance the lives of those in need. Donating money and time to charity is one of the most selfless acts
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The Job Skills Most Likely to Get You Hired
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When hiring entry-level employees managers place a higher importance on soft skills like attitude and work ethic than hard trade skills.
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LinkedIn's Job Search App Now Available on Android
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LinkedIn’s dedicated Job Search app lets you find and apply for jobs from Android devices.
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Toshiba Portege Z30-A1310 Review: Is it Good for Business?
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Toshiba’s Portege Z30-A1310 is well built and wonderfully light for a notebook this packed with features.
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10 Career Resources for Women in STEM
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Are you a female professional in a STEM field? Here are 10 career resources for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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The Path to Becoming a Ghostwriter, Interview with CaroleAnne Hardy
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Tell us a little bit about your ghostwriting journey. My path to becoming a ghostwriter was anything but typical. In college, I trained as an actress, learning how to interpret and become a character, and as a writer, learning how to tell a character’s story in a way that induces empathy and understanding. After two […]