When Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins addresses the company’s shareholders at its annual meeting Tuesday, he could face a tough audience. Two weeks ago, the company reported a $518 million loss and said it plans to lay off …
Fast Food’s New Mantra: Remodel and They Will Come (and Spend)
Year in, year out, most fast food restaurants see a steady increase in drive-thru visits by customers. While the rise in business is welcomed, fast food chains get even more excited when diners eat in the restaurant — because …
The 10 Fastest-Growing Retailers in America
A look at the ten retailers who are growing their top lines the fastest, and how they’re achieving their success.
USA 10-K: Why America Needs an Annual Report
The U.S. should adopt a simple solution that was successfully used to restore trust in public companies and markets after the Great Depression: an annual report that spells out the most significant issues the country faces.
Take Care of Your Most Reliable People
Most people have someone they can count on when they need something done — and done right. But when you value someone’s reliability, it’s easy to overlook other strengths. Here are three ways to further develop your most dependable people:
Poor Hiring Practices Can Hurt Your Company’s Reputation
A company’s reputation factors pretty high into job hunting considerations, according to new research from CareerBuilder.
We Should Follow Those Who Finish Second, Not First
Success in business can actually be a poor indicator of skill.
The Power of ‘Active Followers,’ from Mission Control to Mountain Climbing
A strong leader needs a team of active followers in order to achieve his or her goals.
How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Make Hiring Decisions Now
By now, we’ve all heard about how employers scope out the Tweets and Facebook profiles of job seekers to winnow down the field of applicants. But job seekers may be surprised to hear just how many recruiters now use social media …
Food Stamps: More Benefit to Big Food Than to the Poor?
The federal government is spending millions to encourage more Americans to apply for food stamps, or rather the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which replaced food stamps. Ads paid for with tax dollars are …
What’s With All the Offensive Alcohol Names?
Should consumers be able to buy Five Wives and some cold Raging Bitches? The manufacturers that make these products — a vodka and an ale, respectively — certainly think they should. Recently, though, state liquor …
Do the Suburbs Make You Selfish?
Urban areas have begun to outpace the growth of suburbs. Could that be good for America’s social ecology?