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This question is no longer sufficient for employers to ask potential new hires. The misuse of prescription painkillers and synthetic opioids is well known, and its impact is devastating some companies to the level that The Journal Record hosted a panel discussion for the business community.

Around the holidays, “cyber” is often associated with shopping. Seventy-eight million Americans were expected to make online purchases Cyber Monday. While you’re filling your cart, businesses are guarding against cyberattacks.

Crises can arise at any time and through no fault of your own. Protecting your personal brand is always at the center of good crisis planning.

Oil and gas “properties,” like producing working interests, royalties and mineral interests, are bought and sold daily. Whether you are a big independent selling $50 million packages containing hundreds of wells, or an individual selling granddad’s minerals, all sellers need buyers — and the more buyers, the higher the value. But finding good customers can be difficult.

Facebook recently announced its feature designed to help mobile users find free accessible Wi-Fi networks. “Find Wi-Fi” will be available for users worldwide on iOS and Android devices.

United Airlines is under fire for refusing to let young girls board wearing leggings, and forcibly removing a passenger unwilling to be bumped because the flight was overbooked. A company creates its image and solidifies its reputation with every statement it makes — verbal or otherwise. That is why communications strategists should be an integral part of the leadership team.

The “fake news” epidemic has swept the nation since the 2016 election and has affected more people than you’re probably aware of. For example, 91% of journalists feel they’ve lost public trust.

Public relations practitioners have long been known as guardians of the public truth.

Trust in business can be difficult to come by, and per the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer, the general population’s trust in business, government, NGOs and media has rapidly declined recently.

Facebook has been around for a while meaning you already know a few things about using it for your business. Even so, here are few tips and reminders for effectively engaging your followers on Facebook.

Employee pay practices related to gender equality will be monitored like never before in 2017.

Since the inception of the Renewable Fuel Standard, refiners that make fuel have been obligated to fulfill the law’s mandates. It’s a system that has effectively integrated renewable fuels into the marketplace while keeping prices low.

The trucking industry makes almost every piece of the holiday season possible. We haul fuel to the pump so families can drive to grandma’s house, deliver presents and stocking stuffers, and supply the food that is shared with our loved ones.

Many are wondering how much impact President-elect Donald Trump will have on the economy, whether for better or worse, when he takes office next year.

Have you ever noticed that leadership books typically have the same structure? Define your vision, find your own style and implement a personal leadership plan. A long-time colleague recently recommended three books that really stand out among the crowd of leadership books.

Our view of this year’s election is a straightforward one. The voters spoke loudly and clearly – and they rejected candidates who pledged to continue imposing policies that would destroy jobs and crush small businesses, which are the engine of our economy.

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Our veterans have earned our respect, which includes a number of legal benefits. For a home loan, veterans – and those on active duty – can obtain loans easier with a certificate of eligibility (COE) indicating they can obtain a VA-backed loan and pay no mortgage insurance.

Story Partners and I are thrilled to launch The Washington DC 100.

Election years come and go, but the issues stay the same.

Last week, I wrote a letter to the president-elect titled “Manufacturers: We Are the Solution.” I’m proud to say more than 1,100 business leaders also signed it.

In Washington, we all know there’s the story we see in the headlines and then there’s the behind-the-scenes, inside-the-Beltway insight – the back story. That’s why we’ll have a recurring column featuring a prediction, insight, or Beltway perspective – from you, our readers.

There’s a reason we don’t do tax reform every five, 10 or even 20 years – it’s really hard to do.

The long and tenuous presidential race wasn’t the only bumpy road this year.