The outsider
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New Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Chmn and CEO Dick Brown faces significant challenges as he seeks to return the company to growth and sever its links with Ross Perot, its founder. He has already instigated a reorganization programme, and has also set up 'e.solutions,' an electronic commerce organization. The worldwide workforce has been reduced by around 5,200, and a plan has been implemented to bring about the early retirement of up to 8,000 employees in the US.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Chamber of horrors
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Anglia Water's concern about workers' safety when working over open chambers has resulted in the development of an innovative chamber cover with integral fall protection designed in partnership with steel access specialist Brickhouse.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2000
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5,000 skulls + 1 bald head = headlines
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A journalist tells of a 1947 trip to China and how it became the beginning of his career. Life magazine bought a story about a Chinese war memorial constructed of 5,000 skulls, and another about the ongoing war in Henan Province.
Publication Name: Modern Maturity
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0026-8046
Year: 1996
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