Ford returns to ideas for innovation in materials
Henry Ford would be proud of Ford Motors today. The company is leading the automotive industry’s charge to work advanced materials into its vehicles and…
Month: February 2016
Wages bounce back but with modest gains
After a time of few if any raises, the demand for labor has risen enough to compel some employers to pay more to hire or retain workers. The gains are…
Management Message you can use: When it’s better to be deferential with peers and when it’s not, 25
When it’s better to be deferential with peers and when it’s not The dictionary defines deference as respectful yielding to the judgment, opinion or will…
Parental Leave becomes a perk to attract talent
Many companies offer paid parental leave, and more of them will start offering it beginning January 1, 2016. Organizations with existing leave programs…
Some companies like the ‘Firm 40’ workweek
Work Notes Some companies like the ‘Firm 40’ workweek At exactly 6 p.m., employees are leaving the building. By 6:05, the parking lot is almost empty. The…