Enterprise 2.0

The phrase "Enterprise 2.0" was coined to describe the business use of web-based services once thought only as online novelties. Products such as blogs, wikis, social networks, and mashups are making their way into corporate computer networks. Factors fueling this growth include more empowerment among employees and customers, faster application development cycles, and more effective communication.
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Mashups

"Mashups" are the latest breed of software emerging on the web. Mashups are applications developed from a variety of disparate programs, such as web applications, map software, databases and images. The first mashups combined real estate search databases with maps. Software venders are now providing interfaces to their digital assets with the intent of fostering more mashups on the web.
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Cough and colds

Cough and colds are most common during the winter months. Cold germs are contained and spread more easily during indoor months. Use the following tips to avoid cough and cold: wash your hands often; avoid putting your hands near your eyes, nose and mouth; make sure shared items are cleaned frequently; get enough rest; drink more water; limit alcohol consumption; and eat healthy.
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ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo.com is a summarization search engine that delivers comprehensive information on over thirty million business professionals and two million companies across many industries. ZoomInfo finds and extracts information from Web sites, press releases, electronic news services and SEC filings, and summarizes the information into a comprehensive, searchable format.
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Succession planning

Succession planning establishes a process to recruit employees, develop their skills, and prepare them for advancement, all while retaining them to ensure a return on the organization's training investment. Succession planning involves understanding the organization's long-term goals and objectives, identifying employee development needs, and determining trends.
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Moonlighters

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about seven to eight million workers are holding multiple jobs. After several years of decline, the numbers of "moonlighters" has increased in the U.S. The top reasons cited for holding multiple jobs are: to earn extra money, to pay off debt, gratitude or enjoyment, to meet people, and to gain new experience.
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Wonderlic

All National Football League draft picks take the Wonderlic Personnel Test (WPT) as part of the annual pre-draft combine. The Dallas Cowboys were the first NFL team to use the WPT in the early 1970s. Originally developed in 1937, the WPT test is popular because it provides quick, easy and accurate information about a job candidate's intelligence.
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