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July 25, 2016 Edition
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

IDEXX, Unum Group go beyond the cubicle with open office spaces

Laurie Schreiber

IDEXX wanted to do away with the old-style rows of cubicles and high partitions with its latest expansion.

  • It's states vs. feds as Congress rules on GMO labeling

    Lori Valigra

    In an effort to head off what was seen as a patchwork quilt of state labeling laws for foods that contain genetically modified organisms.

  • Women in business: Wherefore the gender question?

    Lori Valigra

    During a recent interview with Deanna Sherman, president and CEO of Dead River Co., the inevitable question of gender in the executive suite came up. Inevitable, I say, because gender disparities in position, title and pay remain in many workplaces, so the gender question likely will remain until we reach parity.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Word-of-mouth advertising has subtle meanings

    It's always interesting to me how businesses can thrive while being completely under the radar. One company immediately comes to mind: Warren Construction Co. in Freeport does not have a sign on its headquarters and even its trucks have relatively subtle branding compared to some of its competitors.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Letters from Mainebiz readers

    Nomination for 'iconic brands' listI look forward to each and every issue of Mainebiz — you are the best.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How To: Calculate the social return on investment to make better decisions

    Rachel Bouvier

    Many projects fail to be accepted by the community or encounter unexpected roadblocks, even though they seem profitable on paper. Just because a project has a financial benefit doesn't mean that it is beneficial overall, or even that it's a good idea.

  • In Short
    In Short

    IN SHORT

    New hiresNewHeight Group, a real estate development firm in Portland, hired Tom Federle and Erin Cooperrider as development partners on its new project, Luminato Condominiums.

Today's Poll

Would you swap your staff members for AI?
Poll Description

Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace, it's no surprise that many workers are feeling uneasy — wondering whether their roles might eventually be handed over to machines.

Ultimately, it’s the managers who hold that power — the ones who decide whether a job stays with a human or is passed on to an algorithm.

A global software company, Trio.dev, surveyed 3,000 managers across the U.S. to determine if they would swap staff for AI.

Strikingly, 67% of managers in the Pine Tree State said they would replace staff with AI without hesitation — the highest percentage in the country.

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