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Apps head to the office

Steven Overly APR 15
A growing number of businesses are capitalizing on the popularity of tablet and smartphone devices by deploying apps or versions of their software that employees can access from mobile gadgets.


Latest news from Capital Business

Capital One cuts hundreds of jobs

Danielle Douglas APR 15
The McLean bank is cutting nearly 500 assistant branch managers, including 166 area positions.

D.C. office leasing takes a nosedive

Jonathan O'Connell APR 15
Researchers say the collapse of the local office market is largely due to political gridlock on Capitol Hill.

For LivingSocial, old is new

Jonathan O'Connell APR 15
The daily deals company recently moved into its sixth D.C. office, the former Acme Stove building.

CityTime fallout continues for SAIC

Marjorie Censer APR 15
The McLean-based contractor says publicity from troubled contracts could hamper its growth.

Credit union offers free tunes

Abha Bhattarai APR 15
Largo-based Money One offers members a choice between interest and $10 of iTunes every month.

Md. employers can no longer collect Facebook passwords

Catherine Ho APR 15
The state is the country's first to enact a law to protect the privacy of job candidates and employees.

Software company rewards workers with personalized action figures

Abha Bhattarai APR 15
Decision Lens gives the dolls, which cost about $500 a piece, to high-performing employees.

Firm focuses on what soldiers hear

Marjorie Censer APR 15
Silynx Communications' headsets are used by Special Ops, Navy SEALs and the FBI's SWAT team.

New jobs sites cater to niche applicants

Steven Overly APR 15
One employment site deals with the technology sector, while another focuses on minority candidates.

Rosetta Stone's lawsuit against Google gets the green light to proceed

Catherine Ho APR 15
Companies are paying attention to a lawsuit about whether trademarks can be used as keywords.

HMSHost CEO settling into new role

Danielle Douglas APR 15
Operating dining and shopping venues at airports and travel plazas is paying off, says Tom Fricke.

Tips for handling happy hour meeting

Joyce E. A. Russell APR 15
Career Coach | Excerpts from Joyce E.A. Russell's online chat with readers on April 11.


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