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Firms turn their backs on the office12 Aug 2008
Who needs an office anyway? That's what an increasing number of organisations are asking as a new survey from the UK reveals that up to half of small businesses don't work from formal business premises.
European talent heads for Switzerland14 Aug 2008
More executives are leaving the UK, France and Germany than are moving to work there, according to new figures, as talented individuals become keener to shift to foreign climes.
CEOs focus on the 3Cs
The credit crunch and economic downturn have caused CEOs to pull back from making bold, imaginative decisions and concentrate instead on the 3Cs: consolidation, communication and customer service.
Moscow tops list as most expensive city
If the credit crunch has caught up with you and the cost of living is getting too much, Asunción in Paraguay might be the place to head to for a few years. But whatever you so, stay away from Moscow, Tokyo or London.
Outsourcing is harder to manage than you may think
Outsourcing is much more complicated than simply shunting an IT function from the West to India or the Far East – as well as being much more challenging to manage.
Green credentials can boost employee loyalty
With rising fuel prices hitting workers' wallets, an employer's green credentials are becoming an increasingly important retention tool as well as something nice to have from a brand perspective.
If they like the brand, they'll join you
Even for senior managers, a company's reputation is almost as important as the amount of money they are offering when it comes to deciding whether or not to accept a job.
Job woes fuelling Blackberry breaks
Whether it's because they are worried about redundancy or simply fear they won't be missed, this summer will see more managers than ever "working flexibly" on the beach.
Heads in the sand on succession planning
Despite the ageing population and a global battle for talent, many American bosses are still doing precisely nothing when it comes to thinking about who is going to step into their shoes.
M&As destroy stability
Want to know why so many M&As end in failure? According to a new study, it's because they destroy the leadership continuity in target companies' top management teams. And the damage can last for decades.
Generation Y the least engaged
The knives are out again for Generation Y as a new survey finds that in almost all parts of the world, employees born since 1980 are the least engaged members of the workplace.
Why women still are second class in the workplace
You'd be hard pressed today to find a boardroom that does not spin a good line on gender equality. It's just a shame words aren't matched by deeds.
Thumbs down for HR jargon
HR pros might love the phrase "human capital", but most of their colleagues think it's just another piece of jargon which undermines HR's chances of getting the high-level management support it needs.
The rise and rise of the four-day week
A four-day work week might seem like a radical way to cut energy consumption, but it is gaining acceptance among state governments across the U.S. and looks set to spread further still.
Phased retirement staves off talent exodus
Faced with the mass exodus of baby-boomers, American employers are increasingly turning to phased retirement programs to keep workers on board for as long as possible.
Pensions on the decline as a top-level perk
Rising costs are encouraging employers to look at alternatives to gold-plated pensions when it comes to attracting and retaining senior executives.
Get rid of managers and we'll all be happier
It's not the lack of money, the daily commute or even the mindlessness of what they are doing that makes workers feel most unhappy. It is - you guessed it - their managers.
UK firms failing to recruit international leaders
In the global business world it makes sense to recruit internationally-focused executives. So why do only a fifth of British employers agree?
Your degree may be the last thing that gets you a job
Employers are less concerned about how well graduates performed academically than how they get on with colleagues and how well they communicate.
Great CEOs never micro-manage
To make it to the top you need energy, a clear vision and an ability to cut through complex issues. Grudge-holding, passive-aggressive micro-managers need not apply.
Business never sleeps - and neither will you
It may well be the last thing you want to hear as you're thinking about your holiday, but firms that respond to customers 24/7 are more likely to win business than those that don't.
Cautious optimism about next year's pay round
Amid the daily deluge of economic gloom and doom, here's a spark of good news for U.S workers. Pay raises and bonuses look set to be held steady next year.
Pare back perks at your peril
In a downturn cutting back on benefits may seem like a win/win decision. But according U.S business school Wharton, firms that take an axe to their perks may soon live to regret it as it.
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