Description: Disappointed by the state of the U.S. job market? Well, take heart. Source: WashingtonPost.com Date: Apr 28, 2016 Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/04/28/where-the-worlds-good-and-great-jobs-are/ Questions for Discussions: What does the research say about how people around the world think about their jobs? What does this mean for managers of these employees?
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Here’s What the First Female Network President Has to Say About Gender Barriers
Description: Kay Koplovitz founded USA Networks in 1977. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 29, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1SNITMO Questions for Discussions: What does Kay Koplovitz say about her career and corporate experiences? Do you think the business world has changed “enough” since she began her career? Why do you think gender is an “issue”… Read more »
Here’s How Wearable Devices Could Save Lives
Description: Information is the key in preventative care. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 28, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1qYjYNf Questions for discussion: How can wearable devices change our health-behavior and communications with medical specialists? How should companies like Apple, market these innovative products?
This Company Wants to Be the Disney of Lifestyle Brands
Description: But don’t expect any cruises Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 28, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1rkP55V Questions for discussion: What lessons about management, entrepreneurship, and leadership does Jason Wachob of Mindbodygreen share in this interview? Review the website http://www.mindbodygreen.com and compare how this business model is different that others in this field.
Only one woman was named CEO of a major company in North America in 2015
Description: Just four percent of S&P 500 CEOs are women. Only 19 percent of those companies’ board members are women. Source: WashingtonPost.com Date: Apr 21, 2016 Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2016/04/21/only-one-woman-was-named-ceo-of-a-major-company-in-north-america-in-2015/ Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the success of women executives? What is your interpretation of the statistics?
By its bootstraps: How Netflix uses content to market content
Description: Netflix is lavishing attention on the promotion of its exclusive properties using content marketing — unique material designed to stimulate buzz around such hit fare as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Source: NationalPost.com Date: Apr 22, 2016 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/by-its-bootstraps-how-netflix-uses-content-to-market-content Questions for Discussions: What is content marketing? Why do you think… Read more »
This Is How Blue Apron Was Built From Scratch
Description: CEO Mark Salzberg explains how he grew his company. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 21, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1WIwlJy Questions for Discussions: What does CEO Mark Salzberg say about the risks associated with starting a business? Do you think starting up a new business is something most people can handle?
Hiring Could Soon Be Replaced By Software
Description: But gut feelings still matter Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 21, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1SdqYQT Questions for discussion: What does this report say about software as a decision-support tool? How should software be used by HR management?
These companies decided to let employees bring their babies to work every day
Description: A growing number of workplaces allow employees to bring their babies to the office Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Apr 22, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-would-you-do-if-parents-brought-their-babies-to-the-office-every-day-2016-04-22 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about this management decision? What do you think of the idea? Do you think it will become more popular?
How to Make Sense of Digital Video Content Opportunities
Description: While spending on TV is decreasing, it’s still a major expenditure for brands Source: eMarketer.com Date: Apr 18, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/How-Make-Sense-of-Digital-Video-Content-Opportunities/1013837?ecid=NL1003#sthash.jcHEYZSG.dpuf Questions for discussion: What does the report say about current strategies? How do you think this area of decision-making will develop in the next five years?