SARS leads to caution: Digital images, conference calls take up slack in travel
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome scare has caused furniture retailers and manufacturers to conduct business differently. Conference calls, airfreight deliveries, and digital imaging are being used for business transactions, rather than overseas travel.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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Laid-off Stanley workers win federal help
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Stanley Furniture's laid off employees will receive federal financial aid under the U.S. Trade Act. The former workers will receive compensation for unemployment and training and relocation support.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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La-Z-Boy Canada safety program decreasing injuries
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La-Z-Boy Canada said that its safety, wellness, and health programs are responsible for a 81% drop in employee lost-time injuries. This figure covers the 1999 to 2002 period.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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