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    Dave Chase, Contributor
    April 30th, 2011

    How DIY Health Reform Can Help You Win The Talent Wars

    The talent wars that were common back in the late 90′s appear to have returned whether it’s using LOLCats or cheeseburgers to recruit talent. While I love the creativity, when it comes down to making a decision to join a new company, the lumbering tech giants (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Zynga, Facebook) which startups compete against for talent have one giant ace up their sleeve — great… → Read More

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