Archive
By Staff Report
Nov. 21, 2005
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Crossing Cultures
By Ed Frauenheim |
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| The world is getting smaller, making an understanding of country-specific differences a business imperative for companies like Intel. | ||
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The Disappearing Benefit
By Charlotte Huff |
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| As employers grapple with ever-rising costs, global competition and the legion of aging baby boomers, the future of retiree health coverage is cast into doubt. | |||
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The Last Word
Drucker knew best Most management theory is thin gruel. Peter Drucker’s work is as rich now as it was in 1954. |
In the Mail Welch unbound Readers comment on Jack Welch, pay for performance and Pete Carroll. |
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An outsourcer to be reckoned with
Convergy’s $1.1 billion deal confirms its status as a serious HRO player. Call centers find themselves at home. Just how bad are cash balance plans? Hot List: Top group life insurers. And more |
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| Relocation Nissan takes its business south The automaker’s decision is part of a trend: companies using moves to achieve specific workforce goals. |
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Rewards
Good intentions, lost in translation Incentives are catching on overseas, but the value of awards can be misunderstood. Cultural and economic factors affect how they’re viewed. |
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Development
Volunteering for leadership A MetLife study finds that while employees say they want more benefit choices, some don’t elect to use them. |
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Retention
The coming knowledge drain As soon as 2008, companies face losing 20 percent of their critical skills. Blame the boomers poised for retirement. |
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