Description: Across the U.K., hedge funds, banks, call centers and consultancies are installing tracking systems to link biosensing wearable devices with analytics tools so bosses can track heart rates. Bloomberg’s Olivia Solon tells Manus Cranny and Francine Lacqua more on “The Pulse.” Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 17, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-08-17/tracking-your-racing-heart-at-work- Questions for… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Guidance for the negative thinker in all of us
Description: Every amazing story has an Act II, a phase during which the would-be-hero is knocked down, face in the dirt, hurt or frustrated to the point of giving up then ultimately rising to the challenge. The lives of the best leaders among us often follow the same parable. Source: WashingtonPost.com Date: August 20, 2015… Read more »
Is a federal mandate necessary for parental paid leave?
Description: Fortune’s Kristen Bellstrom and Claire Zillman and executive director of Family Values at Work discuss Senator Gillibrand’s proposed bill. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 14, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1MoJ1zX Questions for discussion: What are the ethical and social issues presented in this report? How should organizations deal with the issues raised? What do… Read more »
Michelle Phan: From YouTube star to entrepreneur
Description: Ipsy.com, co-founded by Phan, is a beauty subscription service that ships more than 1.3 million bags of cosmetic samples to customers each month. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 14, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1IRsvDU Questions for Discussions: Describe the business model and how Phan became aware of the opportunity? How is Phan a typical… Read more »
Bring Your Kid and Nanny: KKR Adds Perk to Keep Talent
Description: KKR & Co. extended the company’s leave time for new parents and added a benefit allowing them to bring a new child and caregiver on business trips, paid for by KKR. Bloomberg’s Devin Banerjee reports on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://bloom.bg/1N5GH2v Questions for Discussions:… Read more »
These U.S. CEOs Make a Lot More Money Than Their Workers
Description: Below are 11 companies, including McDonald’s, that will probably report wide gaps between CEO and worker pay under new regulatory requirements Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-13/these-ceos-make-the-most-money-compared-with-their-workers Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the range of pay at these organizations? Is there a problem and if so… Read more »
A World Without Work
Description: For centuries, experts have predicted that machines would make workers obsolete. That moment may finally be arriving. Could that be a good thing? Source: TheAtlantic.com Date: July/August Issue, 2015 Link: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/07/world-without-work/395294/ Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the changes taking place in the workplace? Do you agree with the predictions? What… Read more »
Intel’s next big push for diversity
Description: Intel’s President Renee James chats with Fortune’s Leigh Gallagher about how the tech giant is investing $100 million in diversity. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: June 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1QIEwPz Questions for Discussions: Summarize the highlights presented in this interview. What advice does Intel’s President Renee James present to women?
How Cummins stays relevant in an eco-friendly world
Description: Fortune contributor Clay Risen talks about the company’s rise to the top of the industry and to No. 154 on this year’s Fortune 500 list. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: June 04, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1IdoKKG Questions for Discussions: How did management drive Cummins toward success in its industry niche? What are the metrics… Read more »
Why America’s $2.9 Trillion Medical Industry Still Runs on Paper Payments
Description: Paying medical bills is as inefficient as it was 15 years ago, and the cost is high Source: Bloomberg.com Date: June 10, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-10/why-america-s-2-9-trillion-medical-industry-still-runs-on-paper-payments Questions for Discussions: Why is management of the medical industry slow to adopt electronic payment technologies? How can this problem be solved by way of incentives or penalties?
