Author: Maria Bashi

The Danger of Unconscious Bias in Hiring

An unconscious bias is an automatic belief about a person or group of people without the benefit of getting to know them. Psychologists agree that unconscious biases are universal to the human experience. The...

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A Guide to Private Money Lending

The terms “hard” or “private money” are typically used to describe a company or an individual that’s not a bank but lends money anyway, usually under non-traditional qualifying terms. This type of lending relies...

Compliance Officer: A Career in High Demand

Compliance officer? What’s that? Well, it may be the most interesting  job you never heard of. Managing a business these days involves a tangle of issues regarding corporate governance, management of human resources (i.e.,...

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Benefits of Having Your Dog Trained

The relationship between humans and pets is one of the most beautiful bonds to share. Dogs, in particular, have a unique affinity for their owners and are the most loving creatures to have as...