Morning people

Sleep experts say about ten percent of us are "morning people", twenty percent are "night owls", and the rest are somewhere in between, according to a recent Seattle Times article. Some tips to become a morning person: accommodate to how much sleep you require, get sunlight exposure as soon as you wake up, and adopt a consistent sleep schedule.
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Domino's Pizza

The Domino's Pizza chain focused on its store managers to reduce worker turnover from a staggering 158% down to 107%, according to a StartupJournal.com article. To accomplish this, Domino's HR department deployed a store manager strategy of hiring more selectively, coaching them on how to create better workplaces, and motivating them with the promise of stock options and promotions.
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The Seven Habits

Management and leadership author Stephen Covey describes the Seven Habits model of management and leadership for personal and business growth. The Seven Habits of Covey include: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand and then to be understood, synergize, and learn from previous experience.
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Payroll services

Four major players, ADP, Paychex, Ceridian Employer Services, and PayMaxx dominate the U.S. market for payroll services. These four companies account for forty-four percent market share, according to a recent HRO Today article. The remainder of the payroll services market is shared by smaller regional companies that cater to employers at the local level.
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Health care incentives

More companies are requiring employees who use tobacco to pay higher health insurance premiums, hoping to motivate them to stop smoking and lower health care costs for the company, according to a recent USA Today article. A general benefits survey of 950 U.S.-based employers showed that at least 41% used some form of financial incentives or penalties in their health care plans.
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Places to Work

Houston-based homebuilder David Weekley Homes recently rewarded its employees with a celebratory trip to Maui. DW employees are also entitled to 10% off the purchase of a new DW home. These perks earned David Weekly number twenty-four on Forbes 100 Best Places to Work list.
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Eye stress and strain

More hours spent in front of computer screens is increasing incidents of eye stress and strain. Suggestions for reducing eye strain include: reduce glare by positioning computer monitors away from windows, position screens five to nine inches below line of sight, use drops for dry eyes or contact lenses, take a 20-second break every 20 computer work minutes.
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