Kelly Slater: Master of the board

  • May 23, 2013

How did a young man from Cocoa Beach, Fla.—a place not known as a surfing haven—become the greatest surfer of all time? Luck? No, unbelievable drive and...

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’13

  • May 02, 2013

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz ...

Honeywell thrives under new culture

  • May 02, 2013

When David Cote took the reins at Honeywell in 2002, the company was still reeling from a series of unfortunate events. Having trained under GE’s Jack Welch, Cote...

Don’t lecture: Inject some drama

  • April 25, 2013

Before you address a roomful of employees, identify the main point you want to make, then figure out a memorable way to convey it. Consider how Jack Welch, GE’s...

Yahoo CEO tells how to avoid burnout

  • April 25, 2013

“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer says. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re...

Inside Amazon’s ‘culture of metrics’

  • April 18, 2013

Knowing, beyond a doubt, what customers want requires a zealous commitment to metrics. And no one commits better than Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon. Here’s what a...

How to give feedback to the boss

  • April 16, 2013

While it could be bad for your career to point out every misstep your boss makes, you’re more likely to get a boost if you can kindly communicate constructive...

Need new employees? Hire the ones you let go

  • March 28, 2013

The economy is like a pendulum, and when it starts to swing back toward prosperity, your organization might miss some of those talented employees you had to let go...

Masco CEO recovers from costly fiasco

  • March 22, 2013

In 1986, Richard Manoogian was CEO of Masco, a maker of faucets and household products that had produced 29 straight years of earnings growth. The firm was generating...

Convey core values with your actions

  • March 21, 2013

You can trumpet your organization’s core values and unshakable ethics. But your actions will influence what em­­ployees think far more than your words.

Cultural gaps can spell merger disaster

  • March 20, 2013

To bring cultures together, identify differences in attitudes and work habits. Then address the differences so that everyone gains a better understanding of their...

Controllable vs. uncontrollable

  • March 19, 2013

You’ve probably been watching global finances with a wary eye, waiting and wondering if it’s all going to blow up. But it’s not under your control.