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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.

World, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Other Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Usage, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Influence, Technology application, Business travel, Imaging, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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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.

United States, Government expenditures, Finance, Compensation and benefits, Layoffs, Layoff, Government finance, Stanley Furniture, STLY

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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.

Canada, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, La-Z-Boy Canada

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