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April 7, 2014 Edition
How To's

Create a sound bring-your-own-device policy

Dawn M. Harmon And Joseph G. Talbot

“BYOD” or “Bring Your Own Device” is quickly becoming the rule, rather than the exception in today's workplace.

  • How To's
    How To's

    Get the most from your insurance

    Alison Hinson

    Insurance is a paradox — it's something you are glad to have but never really want to use.

  • In Short
    In Short

    Newsworthy people and performances

    New hiresRockland Main Street Inc. recently hired Gordon Page Sr. as executive director. Page owns his own marketing and public relations business based in Owls Head.

  • Low-emissions fuel earns patent for Brunswick company

    James McCarthy

    Brunswick — SeaChange Group LLC, a startup technology company located at Brunswick Landing, has been awarded a U.S. patent on a low-emissions fuel technology using glycerol, a byproduct of the biodiesel industry.

  • Gambling bills fall; lobbying activity totals prompt updates

    Darren Fishell

    Lawmakers and the governor are gearing up for tough discussions on state spending and borrowing. Gov.

  • Focus on Transportation & Infrastructure
    Focus on Transportation & Infrastructure

    ORPC expands global reach with consulting services

    James McCarthy

    A solid year's performance from its tidal power generator in Eastport has drawn plenty of acclaim for Ocean Renewable Power Co., but now the nearly 10-year-old company is courting something more than recognition: international markets.

Today's Poll

Has the growth of remote work in recent years hurt the ability of your business to innovate?
Poll Description

Since the start of the pandemic, employees have come to expect hybrid schedules that allow them to work remotely.

Many employers, however, have pushed for a return to traditional, pre-COVID offices and workspaces.

Tension about where workers do their work heated up on Friday when the CEO of Nike, John Donahoe, blamed remote work for the company's recent lack of product innovation.

"It’s really hard to do bold, disruptive innovation, to develop a boldly disruptive shoe, on Zoom,” he said in an interview with CNBC.

The sportswear and sneaker giant has come under fire in the past couple of years for falling behind on innovation and losing market share.

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