Description: There are 1.7 job seekers for every one opening. At the height of the recession, it was nearly 7. Plus, more people are saying “take this job and shove it,” a sign of confidence in the labor market. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: March 11, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/03/11/romans-numeral-job-openings.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does this report mean… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
This Brooklyn rooftop supplies Whole Foods
Description: Most produce travels 1500 miles from farm to table. Gotham Greens grows, harvests and sells it crops all in one building. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: March 10, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2015/03/10/is-this-the-future-of-farming-gotham-greens.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the advantages and disadvantages to urban farming as illustrated in this report? Why is this method viable… Read more »
Ikea’s secret to global success
Description: Ikea’s strategy to low cost products is volume; but how do you sell the same product to diverse consumers in different countries? Fortune’s Beth Kowitt finds out. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 10, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1NqbuFI Questions for Discussions: Describe the corporate culture at Ikea. How is Ikea managed differently around the… Read more »
Treasury Urged to Scrutinize Foreign Real Estate Buyers for Money-Laundering Risk
Description: In a broad show of support for increased scrutiny of foreign real estate buyers in the United States, 17 nonprofit organizations on Tuesday urged the Treasury Department to require that the real estate industry verify the identities of buyers and screen them for potential money-laundering risk. Source: NYTimes.com Date: March 11, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/11/business/treasury-urged-to-scrutinize-foreign-real-estate-buyers-for-money-laundering-risk.html?ref=business&_r=0… Read more »
Gyms, wellness providers capitalize on corporate kick for fitness
Description: IOWA CITY — Six months ago, Adam Means shifted the business model at his downtown gym, Iowa City Fitness. Source: TheGazette.com Date: March 08, 2015 Link: http://thegazette.com/subject/news/gyms-wellness-providers-capitalize-on-corporate-kick-for-fitness-20150308 Questions for Discussions: How can wellness programs benefit employees and employers? How can leadership within the firm affect participation? What other benefits can arise from this leadership… Read more »
How L.L. Bean thinks “outside” the box
Description: L.L. Bean, 56 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For list, gives employees time off to explore the great outdoors. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 05, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1CxQZUo Questions for discussion: Based on the video report, what are the top three items that you feel makes the firm a great… Read more »
Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign raises more than US$4 million in three hours
Description: The first smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corp. had one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, and now the company behind the trailblazing wearable device is back with the Pebble Time and a new pre-sale campaign that managed to raise US$4-million in only three hours, and US$1-million in just 31 minutes on Tuesday, making it… Read more »
Buffett’s 2014 letter: Corporate cancers, preachers of pessimism and lessons of history
Description: In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, -0.48% BRK.B, -0.63% shareholders, Chairman and Chief Executive Warren Buffett continues his tradition of delivering all sorts of cleverly worded musings on the markets, on the state of American business and on his own quirks and peculiarities (and how they affect his relationship with longtime Berkshire… Read more »
When ‘Shark Tank’ deals fall apart: Why some entrepreneurs walk away when the cameras stop rolling
Description: NEW YORK — With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a Shark Tank investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/27/when-shark-tank-deals-fall-apart-why-some-entrepreneurs-walk-away-when-the-cameras-stop-rolling/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for discussion: What are the primary benefits sought by entrepreneurs on this show?… Read more »
10 signs your boss is toxic
Description: The new boss proved an able negotiator, winning himself an outsize compensation and benefits package. Source: WashingtonPost.com/Journalnow.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://www.journalnow.com/business/business_news/national_international/signs-your-boss-is-toxic/article_4dfb40e8-bef2-11e4-b8cb-6bde596522d1.html Questions for Discussions: What are the telling signs of a “toxic boss”? What can be done about it, according to the article? What would you do if you worked for a… Read more »
