| July 13, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Sysco unit acquires Austin Tatum
Guest Supply, a subsidiary of foodservice distributor Sysco Corp., has purchased Hong Kong-based personal care products distributor Austin Tatum. "The acquisition of Austin Tatum represents an important step for Guest Supply's and Sysco's expansion into the international market," said Richard J. Schnieders, Sysco's chairman and CEO. Modern Distribution Management
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- Happy workers lead to healthy profits, consultant says
A 15-year review of psychology, business, medicine and other journals shows employer-sponsored health improvement programs definitively improve not just workers' quality of life but also improve job performance and better overall company results. This finding by Healthy Companies International backs up what companies such as Google have found: Perks that help reduce stress also contribute to the bottom line. The Washington Post
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- Policies can come with many pitfalls
A human resources expert makes the argument that having fewer policies is better because policies can run up costs and drive down morale among employees. Time-consuming meetings need to be called when a new policy is proposed and implemented, and too many policies send a message to employees that you don't have faith in their judgment. BusinessWeek
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- Gen Y workers want work-life balance
Generation Y workers differ greatly from those of Generation X, by expecting their first entry-level jobs to be a meaningful learning experience. Gen Y workers are more likely to take time off for "experiences," as well as strive for a career that allows them to achieve a better work-life balance. TIME
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- Businesses need to stand out among the crowd
A business needs to establish a niche and use its unique qualities and offerings to set itself apart from the competition. The Internet enables businesses to reach an infinite number of people in a number of ways. Before delving into the Web, though, businesses should do research to determine the most viable option. American City Business Journals
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- Hong Kong's Gough Street evolves into trendy area
Located in Hong Kong's Central district, Gough Street long had been home to family-run printing presses and little else. But the past several years have witnessed the departure of the printing presses and the arrival of hip new restaurants and bars, clothing boutiques and design shops, allowing the street to emerge as a hot spot. The New York Times
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