GM’s Troubles May Usher in New Era of Benefits Cuts

July 18, 2008

General Motors Corp.’s announcement that it will end medical benefits for retirees 65 and over effective January 1, 2009, marks a milestone in the ongoing trend to slash retiree health coverage.

More Sales Performance Bang for the Buck

July 18, 2008

Sales force effectiveness is crucial in a tightening economy, but aligning pay with performance is tricky. CFOs and sales leaders have some work to do.

CFO Codes of Ethics are Cropping Up

July 17, 2008

Some companies are publishing a Code of Ethics for their CFO.

Another Management Trend from Japan?

July 15, 2008

The country that brought the quality movement into mainstream American business has a cutting edge idea for managing employee health -- whittling away at workers' waistlines, aggressively.

New Fronts in the Health Care Conundrum

July 8, 2008

As Congress reconvenes after the July 4 recess, the health care spotlight again shines on the continuing struggle to tweak Medicare in various ways, including reducing payments to doctors.

How to Ace the Analysts Meeting

July 7, 2008

... or any other presentation, for that matter. Kevin Daley, founder of Communispond, shares tips gleaned from nearly 40 years' experience in training executives to handle high-stakes communication situations.

Judge Rules Wal-Mart Violated Labor Laws

July 3, 2008

Wal-Mart's sales are strong, but the company's reputation for unfair labor practices is casting a big, dark shadow that makes socially conscious investors run for the hills.

Employee Retention on the Back Burner

July 1, 2008

Major layoffs seem like a daily occurrence as companies whittle away at costs in response to economic times that get scarier every day.

The Hole in Global D&O

June 26, 2008

"American-style" class action lawsuits are becoming the global norm. Is your D&O coverage up to the challenge?

Rights of Disabled Are a Double Whammy for Business

June 24, 2008

A country is only as good as the way it treats all of its citizens, but the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 created confusion for businesses which were required to comply with many specific and complicated regulations.