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Caliburger, the fast-casual chain inspired by In-N-Out Burger, is bringing a burger-flipping robot to the new store it will share with Marlins Brewhouse near FGCU in Estero.

Caliburger, the In-N-Out inspired fast-casual burger chain, is coming to the Fort Myers area.

The high-tech restaurant, known for its android-like ordering stations and a burger-flipping robot named Flippy, is slated to open at University Village Shops near Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero by fall. It will be the first Caliburger in the southeastern United States.

The people bringing it here: Tim Frederic and Jeff Burns, partners in Marlins Brewhouse, which will open its second location next door to Caliburger. It will be similar to the shared-space arrangement the original Marlins Brewhouse has with Chronic Tacos in south Fort Myers.

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"Jeff and I found this location in University Village and we kind of fell in love with it, but the only issue we had was that they already had a taco place here," Frederic said.

"I was born in Pasadena near Cal Tech where the founder of Caliburger went to school. I'd heard of it, and I thought being so close to FGCU it would be a great fit."

University Village Shops and The Residences at University Village won a Silver Aurora for Best Commercial Project - 20,000 square feet & over. (Photo: CineVista Media, )

Frederic, who's owned fast-food franchises for much of his life, flew to California to meet with Caliburger founder and CEO John Miller.

"We had a ton of connections," Frederic said. "I just felt right at home. It was a great fit and I think it's going to be perfect for the area."

Miller, who's recently made headlines for dating actress Jennifer Garner, opened the first Caliburger some 8,000 miles from Estero in Shanghai in 2011. He was working in the area at the time, and missing the burgers he loved from In-N-Out in his hometown of L.A.

So, he brought over some former In-N-Out employees and set out, more or less, to make a copy of the chain in China.

Caliburger's original Shanghai menu featured "Double-Doubles" and "Animal Fries," according to a vice.com article. It changed the names after In-N-Out filed a 2012 lawsuit, but the flavor profiles and the In-N-Out-style look remain.

More: Hamburger-making robot Flippy makes triumphant return at Caliburger

Caliburger, a high-tech fast-casual chain inspired by In-N-Out Burger, is coming soon to Estero. (Photo: Courtesy Caliburger)

After opening dozens of stores overseas, including locations throughout the Middle East, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Caliburger debuted its first U.S. restaurant in Seattle in 2015. The Seattle store was a good seven-hour drive from the nearest In-N-Out. In June 2016, though, Caliburger took on its inspiration head-to-head, opening a location in Pasadena, California, the heart of In-N-Out country.

Caliburger has since expanded to the East Coast with a location in Washington, D.C. and three in Maryland. The Estero store will be the first south of D.C.

Burgers and bots

Caliburger's Estero restaurant will be a high-tech marvel.

Frederic said the store will feature the chain's signature "Fun Wall," where customers can play video games against each other using their mobile devices. Virtual wins earn real-world points that can be used for Caliburger food and, if all goes right, Marlins Brewhouse drinks (more on those in a bit).

Caliburger's automation starts at the counter, where customers can speak their orders to android-like cashiers that transmit them to the kitchen - which is Flippy's domain. The burger-flipping robot made international headlines when it debuted at the Pasadena restaurant last spring.

As USA Today reported, the burger chain Caliburger recently unveiled Flippy, a robot that has one sole function - flip hamburgers. (Photo: Deseret News Hive)

Born from a partnership with Miso Robotics, which is also based in Pasadena, Flippy's $100,000 price tag is meant to save Caliburger from the ongoing hassles of training new line cooks. While Flippy got off to a rough start - it had trouble seeing the trays and placing the burgers on them properly - its updated version has been running smoothly in the Pasadena kitchen since late May.

Unlike humans, Flippy is built for consistency. It features sensors that can track temperatures and cook times, so it pulls the burgers from the griddle when they're just right.

But Flippy can't work without human help.

"It's not that we're taking jobs and giving them to robots," Frederic said. "I liken it to the early 1900s when bakers stirred dough by hand. Then the electric mixer came along and they were allowed to focus more on the finished product and taking care of customers."

Frederic said between the new Marlins and Caliburger, they will hire about 75 employees, including several "chef-techs" who will work alongside Flippy to ensure each order is correct.

Marlins Brewhouse expands

The full name of this second Marlins location is Marlins Brewhouse: Local Craft Beer & Daiquiri Bar.

The 6,500-square-foot space, to be shared with Caliburger, will have about 200 seats. It will be across from the recently opened Mellow Mushroom along Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.

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A series of beer taps from Marlins Brewhouse in south Fort Myers. A second Marlins is coming to University Village Shops in Estero by fall 2019. (Photo: Andrea Melendez/The News-Press)

While the original Marlins focuses on Florida-made brews, the Estero store will also feature a range of frozen, Fat Tuesday-style daiquiris and a full-liquor bar (which is also in the works for the south Fort Myers store).

Those liquors will also be infused into Caliburger's signature "spiked milkshakes."

"It's like nothing else around," Frederic, a graduate of Bishop Verot High in Fort Myers, said of the new joint-venture.

"I'm not talking just Fort Myers, but anywhere in Florida. This is something completely unique, and we're so excited to be bringing it here."
Connect with this reporter: @ATometich (Twitter)
Caliburger: The basics

Established: 2011 in Shanghai, China

Menu: Fast-casual burgers hand-pattied from never-frozen meat then layered, similar to In-N-Out Burger, with Thousand Island dressing and customized toppings. The restaurant cuts its fries fresh and thin, then twice-fries them for extra crunch. It also offers booze-infused milkshakes and chicken sandwiches.

Prices: At the chain's Maryland locations, burgers start at $4.79, with burger-fries-and-drink combos starting at $9.29. Prices may vary for the Estero store.

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It's actually all about the mission. It sounds a little stereotypical to say that but the work is so important and there just isn't a do over. I mean, if you mess something up and you have to do it over, often you can do that. But there's just - you could be doing other really useful things. In the case of something like capturing a 16-ton supply ship with the robotic arm, there really isn't a do over and I find it's the mission but it's also kind of just saying, you know, "I have done everything I can to be ready." If you've done your best. No one can ask anything more than that. So you're ready.
Do you apply that to your work life now here on the ground?
I do that, you know, but often I'm like, I will say an example of TED here, I was a little worried about giving a talk and forgetting, or not saying everything I meant to say, and that was all wrapped up in me and then I went to the first night of talks here and I realized that everyone's here because they have something to say and people are here to listen. And that was the important mission, as opposed to me worrying about how I felt about it, and that got me through.

And go deeper on topics like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence at Microsoft on The Issues.

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It's actually all about the mission. It sounds a little stereotypical to say that but the work is so important and there just isn't a do over. I mean, if you mess something up and you have to do it over, often you can do that.

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In my previous life as a recruiter, I found myself having to explain (and re-explain) my role to people all the time. They'd often ask, "Oh, so you work for an agency?" Or, "Oh, so you're a headhunter?"

Neither one of those things was true-I was an in-house recruiter for a nonprofit.

But it got me thinking about that fact that most of the people in my life still were unsure of the difference between headhunters, recruiters, and hiring managers.

So, I decided enough was enough. And the result was this guide on what each person does in the process.

What Is a Headhunter?

Headhunters tend to leave a negative impression on candidates, mostly because people don't really understand their role in the process.

Here's the deal: Often, they work on behalf of outside agencies that have been outsourced to companies looking to fill particular roles. The open positions sent to a headhunting company tend to be urgent, and organizations that rely on headhunters are sometimes at their wits end, leading them to say, "We need some extra help to get someone into this job!" And typically, the agency doesn't get paid until the gig's been filled.

That level of urgency often trickles down to the headhunter, which then trickles down to the candidates. Often, these people have access to roles that aren't as publicized as others, so there is a lot of value in speaking to someone who reaches out. However, since they work on behalf of a client, they often won't have specific details about the roles they want to discuss with you.

As Forbes writer Deborah Jacobs says, there are a handful of things you won't be told. So, don't rule out a conversation, but also be prepared to do some extra due diligence about the roles they present to you.

How to Find a Headhunter

Because they're so eager to fill their clients' roles, headhunters aren't too difficult to find.

During a particularly difficult job search a few years ago, I searched Yelp for "best headhunter in New York" and ended up with a meeting at an agency that afternoon.

That being said, it's important to set reasonable expectations for any meeting. They don't necesarily have a position that's right for you, so proceed with caution if you don't see any interesting openings on their website.

What Is a Recruiter?

So, this is more along the lines of what I did. While the term "recruiter" can sometimes be applied to someone working on behalf of an agency, you'll more often find that they work in-house for just one company.

If a role internally opens up, they're tasked with partnering with hiring managers to find incredible people to work on their teams. And in my case, I was responsible for making sure every single candidate we interviewed had a positive experience, even if we decided not to hire that person.

Unlike headhunters, who will often introduce themselves to you as a representative of their external recruiting agency, in-house recruiters will identify themselves as employees of the company they're hiring for. This means they'll often have more information about the role itself, as well as any other questions you have about their business.

And while they have hiring goals internally, they're also concerned with selling you on their open position and making sure you have all the information you need to make a solid career decision.

How to Find an Internal Recruiter

Lucky for you, internal recruiters aren't difficult to find on LinkedIn. Often times, their titles alone give it away-although they're not always that straightforward, my previous title was talent development manager.

However, resist the urge to reach out as soon as you identify them. Following up on an application after a week or so is one thing, but if you begin pestering the person, you'll ultimately take yourself out of consideration.

What Is a Hiring Manager?

The term applies to anyone responsible for making a final decision about candidates. These people will be supervising the candidate who gets the gig, so in most organizations, hiring decisions ultimately go through this person.

However, most are not full-time recruiters. So, a lot of times, these people are not the ones who are actively searching candidate databases-that's where their relationships with internal recruiters or headhunters come into play.

More often than not, you'll hear from a recruiter about where you are in the interview process, rather than your potential boss. In my experience, the hiring manager doesn't reach out to candidates at all unless they've decided to hire someone, or if they're taking a pass but felt compelled to deliver the news personally.

So, if you hear from one, it's probably a good sign that you were pretty awesome. And if you are offered a job, this is the right person to go to if you have any questions about working at the company, role responsibilities, or any concerns you have about accepting it.

How to Find a Hiring Manager

In addition to the aforementioned LinkedIn tip, Muse Career Coach Jenny Foss suggests tapping into your network and trying to identify a connection who works for a company you're interested in. Doing this can be especially helpful when your dream job is at a popular company.

Because if you're lucky enough to get an intro to the hiring manager, it could be the difference between getting an interview and getting left in the cold.

Yes, this is a lot of information to digest, but it will help you navigate conversations with each one of these hiring professionals. They all have a role in getting you that dream job, but as you can see, work in different capacities. Plus, you can refer to this whenever someone comes to you and says, "I got a call from a headhunter, so I'm probably getting a new job within the hour."

Most importantly, though, knowing the difference will better equip you to ask the right questions at the right time.

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The Difference Between Headhunters and Recruiters

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In my previous life as a recruiter, I found myself having to explain (and re-explain) my role to people all the time. They'd often ask, "Oh, so you work for an agency?" Or, "Oh, so you're a headhunter?" Neither one of those things was true-I was an in-house recruiter for a nonprofit.

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All of the world's 10 largest companies as measured by market capitalization are American. Market capitalization is the total value of a company's entire purchased shares of stock. While these companies have their roots in the U.S. and are the embodiment of "all-American" qualities such as innovation and industry, their reach is worldwide and their marketplace global.

Most of these companies are mega cap companies, or those with market capitalizations above $300 billion.

Half of the top 10 ranking are technology companies, while two deal in financials, two are in consumer services, and one is in energy.

The disproportionate number of American companies in the ranks of global titans can be attributed to a combination of favorable factors in recent years. But such dominance also holds a disconcerting lesson, going by events over the past three decades. Before we delve into these points, here are the world's top 10 companies (the markets caps are as of Feb 2., 2019 and are based on Google Finance):

Apple (AAPL) - Apple was the first company to surpass a market cap of $1 trillion on Aug. 2, 2018, but has since dropped in valuation thanks in part to struggling iPhone sales. It now stands at $785.19 billion. Its devices and services like the App Store still reap billions of dollars. At one point the computer-maker nearly faced bankruptcy, but has evolved into a successful tech giant since it was founded in 1976.

Alphabet (GOOGL & GOOG) - With two ticker symbols, the combined market cap stands at $722.77 billion. Holding company Alphabet was created in August 2015 to separate Google's main businesses such as search and advertising from a host of new projects that are riskier long shots. Those include such ventures as Verily Life Sciences (whose projects include a glucose-sensing contact lens), Calico (focused on biotech), driverless cars and secretive lab Google X, plus investing units CapitalG and GV. Google has grown significantly since it went public in 2004.

Microsoft (MSFT) - Microsoft's market cap stands at $788.55 billion. Microsoft was the world's biggest company at the turn of the millennium and continues to be a steady presence in the ranks of the giants. The software company continues to make a successful transition away from its traditional mainstays toward cloud-based products and services, such as its Azure cloud services and the Office 365. It constantly produces new software and updates of its Windows operating systems and client and server software.

Amazon (AMZN) - Market cap $795.18 billion. Amazon's shares reached $2,000 per share in August 2018 for the first time. Shortly after, Morgan Stanley analysts raised their 12-month price target on Amazon to $2,500 from $1,850, putting at an expected market cap of $1.2 trillion. The stock has climbed dramatically since it went public in 1997.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) - Market cap $285.08 billion. Warren Buffett's holding company reported record net income of $12 billion in the second quarter of 2018, as opposed to $4.26 billion in the same period in 2017. Warren Buffett, its famed CEO, is also known as one of the most successful value-style investors in investing history.

Facebook (FB) - This social media giant's market cap currently $398.11 billion. Facebook has the distinction of becoming the fastest company to reach $250 billion in market cap, having done so in about three and a half years since its initial public offering in May 2012. However, amid the Cambridge-Analytica privacy scandal, misinformation, bias, user data, and potential regulation, the company declined. Facebook's market cap was $629 billion on July 25, 2018, and ended around $510 billion the following day. Thomson Reuters data indicated that $120 billion loss in market value was the biggest single-day drop in history for any publicly held company.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) - This bank currently has a market cap of $345.44 billion. Surviving the economic downturn that began in 2008, it now holds the title of the largest bank in the world. JPMorgan Chase has experienced rapid growth and is considered a main player in the country's retail banking, investment banking, transaction banking, custody banking and asset management spaces, steadily building these businesses over time.

Bank of America (BAC) - This bank has a market cap of $278.53 billion. Second quarter 2018 profits exceeded the $5.92 billion analyst expectations, arriving at $6.8 billion. The bank grew consumer and commercial loans, deposits, assets within its Merrill Edge business, took in more net new households in Merrill Lynch, and supported more institutional client activity, which has contributed to its overall upward climb.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - With a current market cap of $359.92 billion, this manufacturer of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018 despite struggling with a public scandal relating to allegations of asbestos in its popular baby powder product. The company denied the accusations.

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) - This international oil and gas corporation, which was formed by the merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999, currently has a market capitalization of $321.43 billion.

The U.S. accounts for a disproportionate percentage of the world's largest companies for three reasons:

(a) the relative outperformance of U.S. equities in this bull market;

(b) the strength of the U.S. dollar

(c) the premium valuations accorded to U.S. mega-caps.

According to Nasdaq's Market Review of the First Half of 2018 tech continues to outperform, which is the biggest reason technology titans comprise half of the top 10 list.

Another reason for the dominant U.S. presence in the ranks of the giants is the current strength of the U.S. dollar.

Finally, U.S. mega-caps trade at multiples that have expanded substantially over the past several years, and also at premium valuations compared with their global competitors. That means that a dollar of net income will probably fetch a higher market value for a U.S. mega-cap, compared with a European or Asian company.

In the late 1980s, Japanese companies dominated the ranks of the biggest global firms as the yen soared and the Nikkei index reached stratospheric levels. But the deflationary spiral and market crash in subsequent years that resulted in Japan's lost decades lopped off hundreds of billions in market value of Japanese companies.

In the late 1990s, the dot-com and technology boom resulted in U.S. companies accounting for a disproportionate share of the world's largest companies. The bear market that ensued from 2000 to 2002 resulted in the S&P 500 plunging 45 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite plummeted almost 80% at its lows. As a result, many former titans were worth a fraction of their peak value by the time the bear was vanquished.

In 2007, it was the Europe's turn. With the euro riding high by the time markets peaked in October 2007, Europe was challenging the U.S. for the most number of mega-caps. And then the Great Recession hit.

Does the fact that U.S. companies now account for 80% of the 10 world's biggest companies suggest "irrational exuberance," to quote the immortal words of one central banker? Could this preponderance of U.S. titans presage an impending market top and perhaps even a savage market correction? Only time will tell.

In part due to tariffs and trade war tensions begun the summer of 2018, Chinese companies that appeared in the top 10 as of March 2018 have dropped off the list. History shows that such dominance in the ranks of global titans does not last for very long.

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Eight of the World's Top Companies Are American

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All of the world's 10 largest companies as measured by market capitalization are American. Market capitalization is the total value of a company's entire purchased shares of stock. While these companies have their roots in the U.S. and are the embodiment of "all-American" qualities such as innovation and industry, their reach is worldwide and their marketplace global.

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It's important-dare we even say essential-to have some fun at work. Not only did a national survey of 500-plus HR associates reveal most of them strongly promote a fun work environment, but there's also plenty of research that shows having fun makes employees more productive, more engaged, less likely to leave their jobs, and just plain happier.

No one needs to tell the 13 companies on this list to make their offices more fun: They've already found the ideal ratio between work and play. And since they're all hiring, who knows-you could be the next employee to benefit!

1. mcgarrybowen

There's never a dull moment at this ad agency. Its client base includes Disney, Procter & Gamble, and United Airlines, which means the team is always immersed in exciting projects (like working on the VMAs and Oscars!).

And mcgarrybowen's employees like to have a good time while they work.

"Advertising is a business based on fun," says Mark Koelfgen, the New York Chief Creative Officer. "We're a big, loud family that likes to be together, and we try to keep it light."

From July 4th parties and chili cook-offs to Oktoberfest, Thirsty Thursdays, and the huge Halloween blowout, there are celebrations all year long.

2. Nitro

Nitro promotes compassion-whether that's compassion for its users or compassion for its local community. Every employee gets five days off per year solely for volunteering, and the company even has a "Nitro Gives" program dedicated to its volunteer initiatives.

There's also lots of informal fun.

Mimi Hoang, VP of Product, adds, "At least once a week, we make sure to get together to hang out, grab a drink, and get to know new people."

Ultimately, it isn't hard to find work-life balance at Nitro, because it's built into the culture.

3. Omnigon

Work at this multinational digital consulting firm, and you'll be spoiled for life. There are monthly cool outings, weekly happy hours with foosball tournaments, and frequent opportunities to attend sports events. Milestone and holiday celebrations-like a team trip to Escape the Room or the glitzy Casino Royale-themed holiday party-give Omnigon's team even more chances to make memories.

And when they need to take a break from all the fun? There are professional in-office massages, an on-site coffee and espresso bar, and endless fresh snacks.

4. Symphony

Clients around the world are loving this company's open-source, secure communication and workflow platforms-and Symphony's team is working hard to keep up with the demand.

To reward employees, management treats them to massages, margarita machines, Nerf gun battles, comfy bean bags, sweet treats, and more. Past company outings include paintball, picnics, karaoke, go-karting, ping-pong tournaments, and more.

And with every department also getting a chance to go out on its own, there's definitely lots of fun times being had.

5. Contently

Contently, a platform that helps publishers and journalists work together, boasts a close-knit team.

"I have the privilege of working with smart people who I like and respect even more," says Elisa Cool, VP of Business Development. "Contently is more than a place of business, it's a sanctuary."

Co-workers love to spend as much time together out of the office as they do at work. Recent activities include book clubs, DJ turntables, happy hours, and a trip to the Hayden Planetarium.

6. Pocket Gems

Are we really surprised that a mobile gaming company (with more than 20 hit games, FYI) has an atmosphere that's equal parts hard work and play?

Team members are encouraged to take breaks for competitive ping-pong sessions-and what started out as a spontaneous work break has taken on a life of its own. Now a robust and competitive league, the Pocket Gems Ping-Pong League's most recent accomplishment was turning the office into a ping-pong stadium during happy hour and crowning the winners of both the singles and doubles leagues.

7. Trax Technologies

This software service company was named one of the top places to work in Arizona by CareerBuilder.com and its own employees-not just once, but two years in a row. Trax Technologies is on its way to a third year, thanks to its challenging, engaging, and perk-filled culture.

Meditation, yoga, and health classes keep team members relaxed and healthy, while activities like a salsa making contest, Iron Man competition, holiday decoration contest, and the always-popular happy hour keep them close.

8. Tile

Thanks to Tile's tracking app and durable tech, its users have said goodbye to the days of misplaced keys and lost wallets.

Having such an important mission elevates even the most everyday tasks into rewarding work. And out of the office, the team likes to kick back at movie nights and communal meals.

9. Goosehead Insurance

Goosehead Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance companies in the nation, really invests in its employees and cares about their success.

As proof, there's the much-loved "Champagne and Cheers" tradition. Every month, employees make a champagne toast to the Most Valuable Client Advocate, and the rewards don't end with the toast. Along with the title and peer recognition, MVCAs also receive a bottle of champagne all to themselves.

10. BandPage

Employees call the atmosphere at this music startup "unique and kooky." Everyone-no matter their job description or background-loves music, which has created a cohesive and supportive atmosphere.

"We at BandPage are a culture of 'One,'" says Director of Engineering Kim Martin. "I'm surrounded by extremely talented and compassionate folks, and we rise and fall graciously together."

They also play together: Employees are always playing their favorite songs over the Sonos speaker system in the office, and there's even a jam room in the basement so co-workers can make some music together. Martin even hosts game nights at her house every other month. Talk about a company with a family feel!

11. Gravity

Vacations are an essential part of staying productive and fulfilled-which Gravity recognizes by whisking away its employees each year to a four-day retreat. With past destinations such as Jamaica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, the team is guaranteed to have a good time enjoying beautiful views, participating in awesome bonding activities, and eating delicious food.

12. Windsor Circle, Inc.

"Working for Windsor Circle is like being a member of a championship winning team," explains Client Technical Manager Michael Huey. "You work hard, you love it, and while it's happening, you create memories with your team that no one else will ever be able to match."

The team's "work hard, play hard" ethic is visible in other ways as well. Each quarter, Windsor Circle has a Team Day when employees devote half the day to learning new skills and the other half to volunteering in downtown Durham.

13. Method

Method, the company behind your favorite naturally derived, non-toxic household products, has a weird culture-in the best way possible, of course!

Arts and crafts designer Mia Croft explains, "At Method, awesome grows from weird."

This awesome weirdness is evident in the company's March Madness ping-pong tournament, a fierce competition that pits newbies against experts. After semi-finals and finals, the whole team celebrates with a themed party.

Want to see how your company can be featured on a list like this? Email sales@themuse.com.

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13 Companies That Make Sure You'll Have Fun at Work

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It's important-dare we even say essential-to have some fun at work. Not only did a national survey of 500-plus HR associates reveal most of them strongly promote a fun work environment, but there's also plenty of research that shows having fun makes employees more productive, more engaged, less likely to leave their jobs, and just plain happier.

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Reading about corporate culture made me curious on which companies had the most beloved CEOs.

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Is your company's CEO one of the most beloved in the U.S.?

Job site Glassdoor recently released a list of the top execs based on information gleaned from over 700,000 employee surveys. The diverse array of lauded executives lead major Fortune 500 companies and tech giants as well as smaller, lower-profile businesses.

The top 10 includes The Clorox Company's Benno Dorer, NVIDIA's Jen Hsun-Huang, SpaceX's Elon Musk and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

The results were based on anonymous, voluntary feedback, according to Glassdoor. Employees completed a company review, which included questions about "their CEOs' leadership, along with insight into their job, work environment and employer over the past year."

The full list of the top 100 CEOs is available here. The 25 most beloved CEOs at companies with with over 1,000 employees are:

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1. Benno Dorer

Company: The Clorox Company

Approval rating: 99 percent

Notably, the 25 most beloved CEOs earned approval ratings above 95 percent. That's about 30 points higher than normal: "Among the more than 700,000 employers reviewed on Glassdoor, the average CEO approval rating is 67 percent," according to the job site.

"We know that CEO approval ratings correlate to overall employee satisfaction and trust in senior leadership," says Glassdoor CEO Robert Hohman in a statement, "which contributes to long-term employee engagement, ultimately helping an employer's recruiting and retention efforts."
See also: These are the 25 most attractive employers on earth, according to LinkedIn

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Doing the challenge case for Zappos reminded me of the times i have ordered from them and had a problem so they told me to keep the wrong item and sent a new item as well.

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Apple's biggest obstacle to dominating the streaming world is... Apple.

On March 25, Apple plans to finally unveil its upcoming streaming video offering. While Apple has been customarily tight-lipped about what it plans to showcase in Cupertino, the company will likely unveil several high-profile original TV series from Reese Witherspoon, Chris Evans and other big stars, as well as a new OTT distribution business through which Apple will sell subscriptions to streaming video channels from programmers such as CBS, Showtime and Viacom. All of this is expected to flow through Apple's TV app, which comes pre-installed on iPhones, iPads and Apple TV devices.

With hardware sales lagging, Apple is placing a big bet on future revenue growth coming from its services business, which pulled in $10.9 billion in revenue last quarter and grew by 19 percent over the previous year. That services business includes other media products such as Apple Music, Apple News and iTunes. But video - including original video - is crucial.

But Apple's path to the Steve Jobs Theater next week hasn't exactly been smooth. The tech giant that values secrecy and control over everything else has proven to be an irksome, if not outright difficult, partner for the entertainment community. Intrusiveness among Apple executives when it comes to creative notes, and a lack of information on Apple's strategic plans for its streaming video offering, has led some entertainment veterans to question how committed Apple is to original video productions over the long term.

Apple's channels business, meanwhile, will go up against competitive services from Amazon and Roku, both of which have surpassed Apple in terms of connected TV device market share. And not every network has welcomed the chance to be resold by Apple.

But Apple has more than $200 billion in cash on hand. The company is a marketing machine and has iPhones in the hands of hundreds of millions of people across the world. Which makes it hard to count the company out.

"Can Apple succeed?" said a longtime entertainment executive who is familiar with Apple's current relationship with Hollywood. "It's really up to Apple."

Apple did not respond to a request for comment by press time.

A divide between Silicon Valley and Hollywood
Apple has already spent more than $1 billion on original programming, according to The New York Times. The company has roughly 30 shows in its pipeline, with close to a dozen shows either completed or close to wrapping production. Apple plans to produce even more shows in 2020, according to the report.

That spending power has drawn big names including Reese Witherspoon, M. Night Shyamalan and Oprah Winfrey.

But Apple's "broadcast sensibility" - top Apple executives want family-friendly shows that can attract a wide audience - has made it difficult for some producers to pitch the company. "There's a lot of second-guessing: 'Is this too edgy for Apple?" said a source that has pitched shows to Apple. ( Apple has more recently played down how squeamish it gets with anything remotely resembling edgy.)

Once a show is greenlit by Apple, producers then have to deal with two sets of notes: the "network" notes that come from the Hollywood executives hired by Apple to oversee its original programming; and the "brand" notes, which often come from Apple executives who are more interested with how the Apple brand is portrayed than what makes sense for the actual story, said multiple sources familiar with the matter. For instance, if a show set in the future depicted a futuristic version of an Apple product, Apple executives would ask for that to be removed; they would prefer using an existing Apple product - which wouldn't make sense for a show that's set in the future, a source said.

Beyond the creative, Apple's habit of tightly controlling all aspects of its business has created difficulties for the part of Hollywood that works "below the line." Vendors ranging from color-correction houses to visual effects companies to music houses now have to deal with Apple's security protocols, which makes managing and transferring assets much more difficult, sources said.

"That stuff may work in a software-development system, but it doesn't work in production," said a source. "It's tech once again not ever saying let's understand how something is done and conform to those traditions."

Apple has assembled a great team, but is it committed to original programming?
Apple has a strong creative team in place to make great TV shows. Former Sony Pictures TV presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who oversaw the studio when it made shows such as "Breaking Bad," are in charge of Apple's original programming efforts. Their team includes longtime entertainment executives such as Matt Cherniss and Morgan Wandell, who are in charge of domestic and international content development.

And with a programming budget of more than $1 billion, with plans to produce even more shows in 2020, Apple is certainly set up to make a splash.

"There's nothing that should prevent them from having good shows," said a source familiar with Apple's content team.

But entertainment insiders are still skeptical about how committed Apple is over the long term in producing original TV series. Some point to Netflix's content spend, which will be well above $10 billion this year, as proof that, increasingly, a billion dollars is not enough to truly compete in OTT video.

Others point to the fact that for Apple, video is not central to the strategy, but a piece of a broader strategy to build out a services business. If Apple's original shows don't drive people to subscribe to other Apple products, will the company just cut bait and focus on the areas that are working? Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly active in giving notes to show producers, but is he committed to original programming in the way that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is; Bezos, after all, was directly involved in Amazon landing the rights to "The Lord of the Rings" franchise.

"All they need is three killer shows," said an executive at a TV studio that is currently pitching Apple. "No one knows what the product is going to look like yet, but if there's a pocketbook that's open, there's going to be interest [from Hollywood]. And by the way, [original content] might be a loss leader for them to drive sales of other products - and that's fine."

Other entertainment sources are not so sure.

"Until they go out and buy a network or studio, I don't know how committed they are as an original content player," said a head of a U.S cable network.

Apple isn't competing with Netflix, it's competing with Amazon
While Apple's original programming budget and pursuit of expensive shows with top talent positions the company as a true rival to Netflix, Apple's ambitions steer more in the direction of Amazon. Amazon is producing original series to drive more people to subscribe to Prime and shop on Amazon. Similarly, Apple is using video to drive people to use more Apple products and services.

Including Apple's Amazon Prime Video Channels clone that will reside next to Apple's original series on the TV app. Apple is planning to launch this wholesale service with 15 programming partners, including Showtime and Starz, according to The Information. While Apple started contacting video programmers last year for its channels service, the company raced to finalize deals with programmers before the March 25 event, sources said.

Apple will collect roughly 30 percent of subscription revenues generated by the channels program, according to sources familiar with the matter. With Amazon collecting between 30 percent and 50 percent of subscription revenues generated by its own program, Apple has the opportunity to recruit video programmers turned off by Amazon's terms. But in the past, video programmers have also had issues with Apple's 30 percent first-year tax in iTunes - and at least with iTunes, users are still subscribing and signing into the programmer's own app versus an aggregated ecosystem such as Apple's and Amazon's channels businesses.

"They're the new frenemies," said an executive at a cable network that will distribute channels with Amazon and Apple. "On one hand, they represent organic growth for your SVOD content, but at the same time, you're disrupting your own product a bit."

What's more, Prime Video Channels is already a blockbuster: the program will generate $2.6 billion in revenue in 2019, according to estimates from BMO Capital Markets. In doing so, Amazon, which currently accounts for 35 percent of HBO Now subscribers, will pay out $1.8 billion to channel owners this year, according to BMO's report.

Meanwhile, Roku also launched its own Prime Video Channels clone in January, offering subscriptions to channels from Showtime, Starz and Epix.

Amazon and Roku both have greater distribution in the U.S. than Apple TV. According to a Parks Associates report from last May, Roku has a 37 percent market share in the U.S., followed by Amazon Fire TV with 25 percent; Apple TV, which does not offer a cheaper option such as the Fire TV Stick, had a 15 percent market share at the time.

"Apple is a fraction of the consumption we see on Fire TV," said the cable network executive. "I'm confident they will create 12 to 20 hours of fantastic content, but creating a whole ecosystem that people go to night after night as their default place for consumption? That's going to take a tremendous amount of spend."

Or maybe just all the money in the world.
This story has been updated to correct a typo on how much cash Apple has on hand.

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HSBC's "Expat Explorer" lets you to find the best countries for expats using any combination of criteria.

Job security, wage growth, safety, and a good quality of life are important factors when choosing a country to settle in.

Norway, Singapore, and Switzerland are the best countries for expats based on those factors.

Living in a foreign country can be challenging - and even a bit frightening - but it can be a lot easier if you live somewhere with strong job security, a safe environment, and a rich, fun social life.

According to HSBC's "Expat Explorer Survey," the average expat has an income of $99,900, a 25% increase from their salary in their home country, and many expats report a better quality of life and better work-life balances than they had in their home country.

Wage growth is a vital economic factor for many people as they look to become expats. The countries where expats see the highest income increase are Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Expats' income grows by at least 50% when they move to one of these three countries. Switzerland also has the highest annual income for expats at $193,006.

But it's not all about the money. HSBC's global report also found that safety and quality of life are important indicators for people looking to live abroad. Cost of living also matters for people living in a new country.

Business Insider looked at the best countries for expats that have high marks in five categories: job security, wage growth, safety, quality of life, and social life.

Along with each country, we listed the monthly rent for a two-bedroom house, subway fare, the price of a cappuccino, the price of a McDonald's Big Mac meal, and the cost for one month of internet service. (For the few countries where subway data was not available, bus fare was used instead.)

Below, check out 27 of the best countries for expats.

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27 countries around the world where expats have the best job security, safety, and social life - and how much it costs to live there

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HSBC's "Expat Explorer" lets you to find the best countries for expats using any combination of criteria. Job security, wage growth, safety, and a good quality of life are important factors when choosing a country to settle in. Norway, Singapore, and Switzerland are the best countries for expats based on those factors.

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An article i read about gender diversity in the workplace.

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In the final months of 2016, the vision for 2017 looked quite different - many anticipating it would be the year of the woman, as would-be President Hillary Clinton would shatter the ultimate glass ceiling into a million pieces, and those pieces would sprinkle down like revolution-causing magical dust that would bring gender parity and allow women to soar to new heights of equality and success.

Didn't happen.

Indeed, we may have witnessed the start of that anticipated shift in gender dynamics and disparity, but under different circumstances.

As we look toward the future (perhaps 2018 will be the official year of the woman), it is critically important to track the changes, rely on the research and listen to the amplified voices of women in the workplace. Fairygodboss, a women's career and community site, has access to that unique perspective. Through various touch points, including job reviews, panel surveys, discussion board posts and in-person events, Fairygodboss collects data to discover trends, summarize and share through an annual report. With a reach of 750,000 women every month, their second annual report, published earlier this month and titled " " uncovers new truths about what it means to be a woman working in today's world. The ​State ​of ​Gender Equality ​In ​The Workplace,

This year's report reflects a changing landscape, with three new sections that explore sexual harassment, intersectionality, and employee resource groups. Some of the findings are surprising, while others are confirming.
1. Women's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are still powerful and effective.
In July, Deloitte announced that they are phasing out workplace affinity groups for women and minorities, and replacing this long-standing approach with "inclusion councils" that bring white men into the conversation. With an aim to bring more voices into the conversation, cultivate and harness allies and drive change, Deloitte dismantled their 24-year old women's initiative called WIN, and other groups built around race and sexual orientation are facing a similar fate in the upcoming months. This shift away from the traditional was partially driven by new research findings that highlighted that millennials, who make-up the majority (57%) of Deloitte's employee base, don't like being clustered or grouped by demographics.

Deloitte's statement and move away from a decades-old approach to diversity, sparked a much broader debate about the role and effectiveness of ERGs. The amount of attention this announcement garnered and continues to receive isn't surprising - affinity and network groups are foundational to the corporate diversity and inclusion efforts that have spanned decades, starting in 1970 when Xerox launched the first ERG . Other large corporations have since followed suit with ERGs established for women, employees of color, LGBTQ employees, etc. The original goals are focused on engagement, inclusion, confidence-building and support in corporate cultures commonly dominated by straight white men, but some view ERGs as relics of the past. However, with Deloitte's announcement, the focal question became: Are ERGs still relevant in the ever-evolving and amplifying efforts to drive diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

While the Fairygodboss report findings don't explore the effectiveness of all ERGs, the research clearly indicates that women's ERGs are still successful. They are prevalent, highly subscribed, and effective at advancing careers and changing policy and workplace culture.

Prevalent: 90% of Fortune 500 companies have at least one ERG.

Highly subscribed: According to Fairygodboss, 65% of women will join a women's ERG, if one is offered by their employer.

Effective: The Fairygodboss report showed that participation in an ERG results in career advancement and changes to policy and workplace culture. Nearly 70% of survey respondents and community members stated that their women's ERG impacted change at their workplace, and 87% believed that their ERG had personally benefited them or their career. ERGs also improved policy, with 55% of respondents reporting an improvement in parental leave benefits and 53% reporting more flexible work schedules due to ERG influence.

While the jury is still out on the effectiveness of inclusion councils, only time will tell if this new approach is more effective than the current model. The Fairygodboss report shows that women's ERGs are making a difference in the workplace and helping move the dial toward gender parity.
2. The majority of sexual harassment perpetrators are colleagues, rather than bosses.
Fairygodboss reports that nearly 43% of women have experienced some type of harassment in the workplace. Similarly high numbers have been reported for years, but the report also captures new details that are more surprising. This year's headlines and front-page stories have showcased powerful, older men being removed from power and post on a near daily basis. Mary Pharris, Director of Business Development and Partnerships at Fairygodboss shares:

"We would have been remiss to not discuss sexual harassment in the workplace given everything that happened this year. We really wanted to engage with our community to see what they are experiencing, especially what is happening to women in the workplace who aren't dealing with high profile people."

The toxic power-gender dynamic dominates the public discourse, but as Fairygodboss data highlights, the majority of workplace sexual harassment is perpetrated by a colleague (57%), rather than a boss (36%) or manager (25%).

While older, more senior male figures -- the giants of industry -- are being removed from their positions, Fairygodboss found that the majority of women (72%) reported that their harasser was 40 or under. This paints a very different picture than the one in the headlines, and also highlights the vast scope of workplace sexual harassment and assault in this country. Contrary to one line of pervasive thought, this epidemic will not be phased out of the workplace as the next generations retire, and it is clear that stronger, immediate policies and methods of reporting, education and awareness are necessary.
3. Women of color have a drastically different experience in the workplace than Caucasian women.
Fairygodboss found that appearance-based bias impacted hiring decisions, and that women of color were less likely to be hired by Caucasian hiring managers and recruiters than by other hiring managers and recruiters of color. Moreover, hiring managers are more likely to associate leadership potential among women of their same race.

As the research shows, one woman's experience isn't the same as another's. Preventing discrimination and mitigating costly and damaging bias requires a holistic approach. Intersectional practices result in a better workplace for all, and the inclusion of intersectionality in this year's Fairygodboss report is an important contribution to the ever-expanding work in this area.
Progress has been made, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
To advance workplace gender diversity, we must first capture, track, share and discuss our experiences. Our collective knowledge and wisdom can then be harnessed to implement policies that push toward a more equitable workplace. Here's looking to 2018 - the year of the woman.

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How Workplace Gender Diversity Continued To Evolve In 2017, According To A New Report

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In the final months of 2016, the vision for 2017 looked quite different - many anticipating it would be the year of the woman, as would-be President Hillary Clinton would shatter the ultimate glass ceiling into a million pieces, and those pieces would sprinkle down like revolution-causing magical dust that would bring gender parity and allow women to soar to new heights of equality and success.

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I wanted to see what Rodney Adkins has been up to lately.

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--()--PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced it has appointed Rodney C. Adkins to its Board of Directors. A seasoned technology and business executive with experience leading transformative product introductions and developing innovative business solutions, Mr. Adkins will serve on PayPal's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. His appointment was effective September 26, 2017.

Mr. Adkins is President of 3RAM Group LLC, a privately held company specializing in capital investments, business consulting services and property management. Prior to 3RAM Group, he spent more than 30 years at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, leading continuous transformation projects, developing new strategic growth opportunities, and expansion in Africa. During his extensive tenure with IBM, Mr. Adkins led global teams, managed multi-billion dollar business segments and delivered a vast portfolio of business products including contributing innovative advancements to the Personal Computer industry, launching nascent mobile technology and delivering market leadership for UNIX, Mainframes and Supercomputer systems.

"On behalf of PayPal's directors and global team, I am excited to welcome Rod to our Board," said Dan Schulman, president and chief executive officer of PayPal. "As an exceptionally experienced and respected business leader, his track record of driving innovation and business solutions at a leading global technology company makes him a valuable addition to the Board as we continue to deliver on PayPal's growth strategy and intensify our focus on attracting and engaging customers on PayPal's global payments platform."

"It is an honor to serve on the Board of PayPal, the global leader in payments," said Rodney C. Adkins. "I look forward to the opportunity to work with Dan and the entire PayPal Board to contribute to this remarkable company."

Mr. Adkins holds a BA with an emphasis in physics from Rollins College and BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech. Mr. Adkins serves on the board of directors for United Parcel Service (UPS), Grainger, PPL Corporation, Avnet, Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution and the Harlem School of the Arts. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), a trustee of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and Rollins College and was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

The appointment of Mr. Adkins will increase PayPal's Board of Directors to 11 members.

About PayPal

Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal's 210 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom, enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies. For more information on PayPal, visit https://www.paypal.com/about. For PayPal financial information, visit https://investor.paypal-corp.com.

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PayPal Appoints Rodney C. Adkins to its Board of Directors

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--()--PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced it has appointed Rodney C. Adkins to its Board of Directors. A seasoned technology and business executive with experience leading transformative product introductions and developing innovative business solutions, Mr. Adkins will serve on PayPal's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

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After seeing the chart of highest paid CEOs. I went to see how it changed over the years.

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Hundreds of CEOs earn eight-figure salaries - at least $10 million - each year. And many pull in even higher salaries, several times that amount.

Top-performing - and sometimes less than top-performing - CEOs are rewarded with lucrative contracts that generally include salary, bonuses, stock and options grants, and benefits. In a few cases, CEOs are set to earn more than $100 million in total compensation in 2018.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from Equilar Inc. on the total compensation of American CEOs to determine the highest paid CEOs in 2018.

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Calls for corporate accountability have grown louder in recent years. Many feel that CEO pay has become excessive, especially when compared to many of their workers.

Each of the 25 highest-paid CEOs among major publicly traded companies is paid at least 200 times the average salary of their employees. Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers International, has the highest CEO-to-average-worker-pay ratio - earning 5,908 times more than the company's average employee.

There has also been a recent push to hold powerful executives more accountable for their personal actions. Les Moonves stepped down as the head of CBS after six women accused him of sexual harassment. Steve Wynn also left Wynn Resorts after similar claims against him surfaced.

Methodology

To determine the 25 highest paid CEOs in 2018, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data compiled by Equilar, a provider of executive compensation tracking tools and data. Equilar ranked the top 200 chief executives by their total compensations, which generally include salary, bonuses, stock and options grants, and benefits. Each company's annual revenue came from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Some CEOs are no longer with the companies for which they are listed. Leslie Moonves of CBS and Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts both lost their positions in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. Margaret Georgiadis left Mattel to head Ancestry.com. Other CEOs, like Jeffrey Bewkes, left their post after their companies - in Bewkes' case Time Warner - were bought out or merged with another corporation.

25. Josh Sapan

24. Mark D. Okerstrom

23. Margaret Georgiadis

22. Brenton L. Saunders

21. Mindy Grossman

20. Steve Wynn

19. Martine Rothblatt

18. Robert A. Iger

17. Ari Bousbib

16. Safra A. Catz

15. Mark V. Hurd

14. John Donahoe

13. David M. Zaslav

12. Dirk Van de Put

11. Brian Duperreault

10. Stephen Kaufer

9. Ron Clarke

8. Jeff Bewkes

7. Dexter Goei

6. W. Nicholas Howley

5. Gregory Maffei

4. Leslie Moonves

3. Michael Rapino

2. Frank Bisignano

1. Hock E. Tan
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From AMC Networks's Josh Sapan to Broadcom's Hock Tan: These are the highest paid CEOs of 2018

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Hundreds of CEOs earn eight-figure salaries - at least $10 million - each year. And many pull in even higher salaries, several times that amount. Top-performing - and sometimes less than top-performing - CEOs are rewarded with lucrative contracts that generally include salary, bonuses, stock and options grants, and benefits.

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Reading the IBM Success Story: Rodney Adkins reminded of the IBM computers we had in elementary school.

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My mom and I enjoying Florida's "winter" in the woods

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My name is Cody I am 23 and I live in Cape Coral and I decided to attend college after being injured while training at the state trooper academy. All of my family besides my brother and mother are in Europe so I travel there at least once a year. I am ready to dive into this class and I am hoping I can keep my head above water balancing school and work. Good luck to everyone with this class.