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explore THE WORKPLACE Connections Everybody's Business THE BOOK A Cure for Boredom Less talk, more action. The latest from authors Dick and Emily Axelrod, Let's Stop Meeting Like ALL WORK + NO PLAY The next time you get busted browsing a favorite blog at work, tell the boss "I'm just boosting morale." According to recent research from the University of Cincinnati, idle Web surﬁng can enhance job performance. Findings indicate that online breaks provide workers with several unexpected beneﬁts, such as: I Improved productivity I Increased focus I Less stress I Greater job satisfaction I Better work-life balance Source: bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2014/08/ uc-study-shows-employees-surﬁng-the-web-could-be.html TECHNOLOGY This, promises that if you use the time-saving tools in this book, you can accomplish more at professional gettogethers. Learn how to reengineer meetings that can excite and engage your colleagues - and have them leave with a clearer understanding of goals and action steps leading to greater productivity. JUST THE FACTS Millennials and Media This mobile-savvy, but elusive audience is willing to engage with marketers who communicate with them through preferred channels. According to an SDL survey of 1,800 adults age 18-36, digital platforms are best. Millennials who use two or more digital devices each day Millennials who discover new information on Facebook and Twitter, with only 27% using traditional news sites Source: marketingland.com/ survey-best-way-reach-millennials-social-media-91241 Scott Steinberg is the author of Becoming Essential. His website is akeynotespeaker.com. Next Stop: Tomorrow Drivers seeking the latest in GPS navigation and abandoning those annoying suction mounts should look no further than their own dashboards. Navdy (navdy.com), a gesture-tracking heads-up display, can project information in front of your windshield, including turn-by-turn directions and incoming call information. Simply swipe a ﬁnger or voice a command to get directions, phone friends, or put favorite apps front and center. 18 OCTOBER 2014 usairwaysmag.com ILLUSTRATION BY ANDERS WENNGREN 45} 67%} 82%} Number of times millennials in the U.S. check their smartphones daily http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2014/08/uc-study-shows-employees-surfing-the-web-could-be.html http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2014/08/uc-study-shows-employees-surfing-the-web-could-be.html http://www.marketingland.com/survey-best-way-reach-millennials-social-media-91241 http://www.marketingland.com/survey-best-way-reach-millennials-social-media-91241 http://www.akeynotespeaker.com http://www.navdy.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Beaches
Gatherings: Grandover Resort and Conference Center
Style Spotlight: Hot Fall Trends
Connections: Everybody's Business
Great Escapes: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Wine & Dine: Mastro's Steakhouse and Ocean Club
Wine & Dine: Providence, Rhode Island
Gear Up: Weather Glass
Gear Up: Sleep Tight
Diversions: Concours d'Elegance
Getaway: Single Tree Gun & Plough
Travel Feature: Brussels Chocolate
American Airlines: Think Pink
Chefs Tell: Primland Resort
Special Section: Arts & Culture in Las Vegas
University Spotlight: University of Dayton
Special Section: Association of American Cancer Centers
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2014