Obesity is a very common problem in many workplaces. Obesity is no longer just an individual issue, but a problem which has adverse impacts on business. Some of Read More
When risk-averse people like the Japanese feel that they need more information, they tend to stall…Thus, many Americans who work with Japanese firms wonder, how can we get the company to make decisions more quickly?

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Massive geographic expansion and the need for specific professional skills and competencies have driven many organizations to develop virtual teams that are spread across the world. Virtual teams can be a group of people working for you in various locations or a single person working flex time from Read More
Since Valentine's Day is a working day at the office, you will probably spend your day with your co-workers. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in the workplace. Read More
One of the concepts that has been receiving a lot of attention lately is the idea of “human capital.” Human capital represents the knowledge, expertise and skills that someone has as related to an ability to contribute economic value. Read More
The military places an enormous emphasis on “counseling” -- 1:1 meetings between leaders and subordinates that define the tasks, conditions and standards. The same leadership principles are easily transferable to management in the civilian world. To that end, here are 10 tips for 1:1 meetings. Read More
The number of women in professional and managerial positions in Japan has been rising significantly in recent years. In the past there may have been instances of Japanese who were not sure quite how to deal with a professional woman, but now those stories are few and far between. Read More
Involving parents in a hiring situation actually happens and its progressive hiring practices gone terribly wrong. It's no favor to Junior either. Read More
This post offers solid advice for the pitfalls of promoting from within an organization and what steps can be taken to succeed. Read More
Those of you who are regular readers know that I work in the High Tech industry at a large telecommunications company, that was until Wednesday July 30th, when my position there was declared redundant and I was given a severance package. Read More
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