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Sheetz’s ‘smile policy’ for convenience store workers may not have teeth
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Sheetz’s ‘smile policy’ for convenience store workers may not have teeth

Sheetz, the Pennsylvania-born convenience store chain, is reviewing an employee rule known as the “smile policy” after business news site Insider made inquiries about it.

The policy states that “applicants with obvious missing, broken, or badly discolored teeth (unrelated to a disability) are not qualified for employment with Sheetz.”

Sheetz spokesperson Nick Ruffner, reached for comment Wednesday, acknowledged the policy and said it “will continue to be under review.”

“Throughout our history to date we have embraced an appearance policy, because we know how important a smile is to the customer experience when serving hospitality. However, we are always reviewing

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How to lose belly fat fast; how to lose fat fast women
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How to lose belly fat fast; how to lose fat fast women

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We’ve all been there girl… the green smoothies, purple shakes, yellow juice cleanses and every other weird diet trend that only makes you feel blue (and still overweight!) And all you want is to get back in shape and lose that excess belly fat that keeps you staring in the face.

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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?
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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?

Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud.

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The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has warned healthcare entities to use ‘heightened scrutiny’ when entering telemedicine arrangements that have suspect characteristics of a fraud scheme.

The OIG has stated that a common characteristic of fraudulent schemes is the use of kickbacks to recruit and award healthcare practitioners.

The OIG …

Council on Competitiveness Adds Dan Helfrich, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Chair and CEO, to Board as Business Vice Chair
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Council on Competitiveness Adds Dan Helfrich, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Chair and CEO, to Board as Business Vice Chair

Published: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:00 AM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on Competitiveness (Council) announced Mr. And Helfrichthe Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, as its next Business Vice Chair, succeeding Ms. Janet Foutty. The announcement was made during the Council’s 2023 Summer Meeting, which brings together its Board, Executive Committee, and Commissioners for its flagship initiative, the “National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers.”

Dan Helfrich, Chair & CEO, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Dan Helfrich, Chair & CEO, Deloitte Consulting, LLP(PRNewswire)

“And is well positioned to be Vice Chair of the

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What is an Irrevocable Trust?
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What is an Irrevocable Trust?

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death. Many trusts are revocable, however, irrevocable trusts can be an incredibly useful way to plan for your future.

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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in

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New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan
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New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is especially true for people turning 18 years old, people who don’t have a plan, and people who have had recent life changes.

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One event that should trigger you to meet with an estate planning attorney is a new baby. When you are expanding your family,

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Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider
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Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider

If you are preparing to draft your estate plan with your estate planning attorney, there are a variety of issues that you will need to think about before your documents can be finalized.

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Prior to drafting your estate plan, we recommend that you give some thought to the following items:

  1. How do you want your money and assets handled if you die? Do you want any restrictions? If you are
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Do you really need an MBA? Here are some ways to get business skills without the steep price tag.
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Do you really need an MBA? Here are some ways to get business skills without the steep price tag.

Lindsay Mack earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 2005. Nearly 15 years later, when she considered the best way to grow her business acumen, an MBA was not it.

Mack, who is from Philadelphia, grew his career without an MBA. When ready to advance her skills in platform strategy, she opted for a faster, lower-cost cohort program instead.

For students like Mack, the cost of a top MBA — averaging $225,605 in the US, according to a 2022 report by BusinessBecause, an online publisher of graduate business content — is daunting, and the value is questionable.

“I didn’t

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