Book Review Author says new ideas emerge from the bottom up, not top down.
The New York Times bestselling author Matt Ridley, of The Rational Optimist and Genome returns with a fascinating argument for evolution that challenges…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Some employers offer pet-bereavement leave
Our pets have become a part of our families, and the death of a pet can lead to such grief that some employers offer pet-bereavement leave. The Wall…
Keep cows away from car
Keep the cows away from the car Soybean fiber has been a popular go-to product in times of scarcity. In World War II, when metal was scarce, states…
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…
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…
Ask the Expert I’ve heard that getting a mortgage will be easier, but how will that happen?
Mortgage companies are developing new forms that will make it easier to compare interest rates and loan features offered by different lenders. * Right…
Magnetic cooking has come to America
Induction cooktops use powerful magnets to heat pots and pans. They’re delicate enough to melt chocolate and powerful enough to bring six cups of water to…