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Entrepreneurs buck the economy24 Nov 2009
Despite the economic turmoil, entrepreneurial activity in the US actually increased in 2008 compared to 2007, although new ventures tend to be smaller and the risks of failure greater.
Business schools say it's not all about profit04 Dec 2009
Stung by criticism that their curriculums are too narrowly focused on the gospel of shareholder value, new research suggests that business schools are rethinking what they teach.
Stop downturn stereotyping, managers advised
A sharp spike in age discrimination claims on both sides of the pond could be eased by managers considering how they stereotype older workers, a leading academic claims.
Confidence over successful organizational change falling
While increasing numbers of companies are expecting to have to undergo change, those pessimistic about the prospects of this change being successful is also growing.
Recalling successful tasks can boost employee engagement
Getting your employees to focus at least once a day on an element of their job the previous day that went well could boost happiness across your company, according to a UK academic.
Temporary work risks employee mental health
People lacking stable long-term employment and engaged only on a series of temporary, contract, casual or fixed-term positions are more likely to suffer mental health issues, new research suggests.
Women directors 'hounding' CEOs into falling profitability
Companies embracing diversity and increasing the number of women at board level may be heading for a profit slump if they already have good governance structures in place, a leading academic has warned.
Middle managers promised a bigger role in future decision-making
While HR is being sidelined, middle managers are being promised greater input in decision-making by their bosses as companies seek to rebuild after the downturn.
Rudeness hits the bottom line
Can you put a cost on bad manners? Does politeness pay? According to a US business school professor, the answer is an emphatic "yes" – in fact the cost of bad behaviour can run into millions.
How to stop your 'snow birds' flying
Rather than just clipping the wings of older "snow bird" workers, managers should use them as mentors, give them access to learning and be more flexible about how they work
A Tribute to Derek Torres
The team at Management-Issues would like to pay a special tribute to our blogger Derek Torres who died in Paris on Tuesday night.
Moving beyond survival
With new research highlighting a sharp decline in employee commitment - particularly among top performers - isn't it time organisations stopped cost-cutting and lay-offs and started to plan for the future?
Feelings of inadequacy fuel bullying
In a new slant on the perennial problem of bullying bosses, US psychologists have found that managers who feel out of their depth in their roles are more likely to bully their subordinates.
The most influential business gurus
Who is the most influential living management thinker? According to the biennial Thinkers 50 rankings, CK Prahalad of Michigan Business School is top of the pyramid for the second time running.
Better work-life balance boosts the bottom line
Organisations that help their staff achieve a good work-life balance earn 20 per cent more per year from each employee, according to new research carried out in the UK.
CEO pay immune from reality
Between 2007 and 2008, the US stock market fell by 37 per cent and 2.6 million American jobs disappeared. But amid the economic chaos, one group has remained immune from the pain. For America's CEOs, the gravy train has just kept on flowing.
Taking risks with risk management
If there's one area that one would hope has benefitted from additional resources following the financial crisis, it is risk management. But according to a new report, it is suffering from the same squeeze as other functions.
If you want to clean up the mess, an outsider is best
Failed CEOs are often replaced by an insider seen to be "a safe pair of hands". But new research suggests that it's better to bring in an outsider to clean up the mess.
Global jobs market shows signs of recovery
Will we start to see a real recovery the global jobs market in the last quarter of 2009? If the latest survey data is anything to go by, the answer depends very much on where you're located.
Integrity: the missing ingredient
It isn't enough for CEOs to show they can do the job. If they want to win the trust of these working for them and break the growing cycle of cynicism, they need to demonstrate real personal integrity, too.
Signs of hope for the US jobs market
There are encouraging signs that the US jobs market is finally picking up as a new survey finds that more than half of employers are planning to hire full-time employees over the next year.
Asian companies well set for the recovery
Companies whose growth strategies did not depend on heavy borrowing are best set to thrive as the economy recovers, a new report suggests. And many of these are Indian or Chinese.
Unlock manager strangle-hold to engage employees
Employee engagement could be improved by cutting back on military-style management layers and improving workplace democracy, a Welsh academic claims.
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