A couple of friends of mine put together an automotive bailout plan that is far superior to anything that the Detroit automotive companies or the Congress have come up with. If you like this plan, please send it to your ...READ»
In 1968, I was a senior at Michigan State University. At the time, GM, Ford and Chrysler were counted among the pillars of the American economy and they owned the domestic auto market. Also at that time, Honda made small ...READ»
I see where GM and Chrysler are seriously talking about merging. The two companies are saying that if they didn't merge, there's a good chance that one or both of the companies will fail. On the other hand, the logic goes that ...READ»
It’s a long held belief that the immediate boss has the most influence over how much discretionary effort an employee is willing to apply toward his or her job. Towers Perrin, in their Global Workforce Study which included ...READ»
How many times have you heard people say something like, "If you're nice, people will take advantage of you?" Or, "If you're nice, people will think you're a pushover?" Or, "Nice people finish ...READ»
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal pointed out how some progressive churches are hiring the services of a "mystery worshiper." Thomas Harrison, a former pastor, poses as a first time church attendee and, while ...READ»
Wal-Mart has long been known as a very successful retailer. It is also known as an employer that pays at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to employee wages and benefits. As a result, the rates of employee theft and ...READ»
It was recently reported in The Wall Street Journal that when a plant is temporarily shut down at GM, Ford or Chrysler, workers receive most of their pay, but don't have to show up--this is spelled out in their union contracts. ...READ»
