And regionwide, Hong Kong's plateauing demand is more the exception than the rule.

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The number of Facebook users in the U.S. may be plateauing, as only 8% of non-users said they would be interested in joining.

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The number of units in March 2011 was 1.83 million, which is back to a more normal level, but with indications of plateauing.

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That means it is plateauing or running into some headwinds.

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If you work from home for a traditional employer, your salary can stagnate as a result of a plateauing career, which can have an unpleasant ripple effect on your retirement.

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But what do you want to bet that patients, happy to see the pounds peeling off but frustrated with the plateauing effect, will ask their doctors to increase the dosage and at least some doctors will comply to continue the weight loss success?

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Leaders and HR directors attempt to address the issue every day, and they commit diversity dollars, initiatives, training programs and networking events to moving the needle, but rarely have the hard data, research and findings from men and women in the organization as to why women are leaving before they reach leadership levels, why they are plateauing or not being promoting effectively into leadership.

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