20 ways bosses fire you without actually saying ‘you’re fired’

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Description: What ‘I’m leaving to spend time with my family’ can really mean Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 05, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/20-sneaky-ways-bosses-say-youre-fired-2016-01-25?dist=lcountdown Questions for discussion: How does this article address the issue of publicity surrounding executives leaving their position? What do you think are the pros and cons of truthful announcements for the reasons a top manager… Read more »

Why Don’t Consumers Buy More via Mobile?

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Description: For some consumers, the mobile screen is too small for frequently purchasing. Indeed, many mobile device users worldwide would prefer to use a PC instead. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 05, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Why-Dont-Consumers-Buy-More-via-Mobile/1013557#sthash.Mx8scao9.dpuf Questions for Discussions: What does the research say to managers of ecommerce sites and those developing mobile technologies? How would you… Read more »

This 29-year-old ex-Pimco star broke every recruiting rule — but landed a dream finance job right out of school

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Description: Hao Zou is not your typical young finance star. In fact, it’s a wonder the 29-year-old former Pimco portfolio manager got a job in finance at all — and he’s the first to say it. Source: BusinessInsider.com – video report Date: Feb 01, 2016 Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-hao-zou-landed-a-dream-pimco-job-2016-1 Questions for Discussions: What does this report say… Read more »