Description: Nearly half of employees don’t feel like they’re getting enough training, coaching, or mentoring to advance their careers. Source: INC.com Date: Oct 09, 2020 Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/new-study-how-covid-19-is-derailing-your-employees-career-growth-and-what-to-do-next.html?utm_source=incthismorning Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the gap between what employees want and what they feel they are getting? What should employers be doing about… Read more »
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Yelp adds alerts for businesses accused of racism
Description: Businesses accused of “overtly racist actions” from customers may soon see a warning on their Yelp page. The crowd-sourced review platform said it will allow customers to flag racist behavior, and it will place an alert on an establishment’s page when it “gains public attention for reports of racist conduct, such as using racist language or… Read more »
First-hand accounts of what racism looks like in Corporate Canada
Description: Over the span of more than two-and-a-half years working on live events and music projects at Canada’s largest bank, Amara Nwogu’s dream job turned into a burden she says she could no longer bear. Source: BNNBloomberg.com – video report Date: Oct 05, 2020 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/first-hand-accounts-of-what-racism-looks-like-in-corporate-canada-1.1501573 Questions for discussion: What does the article say about… Read more »
SPOS #743 – Gary Hamel On Creating Amazing Organizations
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – Episode #743 – Host: Mitch Joel. It’s hard to imagine a more recognized business thinker than Gary Hamel. He is, without question, one of the world’s most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers. He has worked with leading companies across the globe, and is a dynamic and sought-after management speaker…. Read more »
Fourth-generation movie theater operator says chain is months from bankruptcy
Description: B&B Theatres, the sixth-largest cinema chain in the U.S., has been operating for nearly 100 years. Its owners now say it is months away from filing for bankruptcy protection. Source: CNBC.com Date: Oct 09, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/09/movie-theater-operator-bb-theatres-says-its-months-from-bankruptcy.html Questions for discussion: Are there any solutions to this situation? What can management do to prolong operations… Read more »
Howard Levitt: New paid sick leave benefit will see employees suddenly feeling ‘sick’ 10 times a year
Description: In the minds of the employees, the ten days become floating holidays Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Oct 02, 2020 Link: https://financialpost.com/executive/careers/howard-levitt-new-paid-sick-leave-benefit-will-see-employees-suddenly-feeling-sick-10-times-a-year Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the sick-days benefit from the employees’ and employers’ points of view? How can employers mitigate abuse of the benefit? Is there a better alternative to… Read more »
The Road to Greener Concrete Is Paved With Clay
Description: Among the myriad steps needed to clean up construction, a cement made with heated clay stands out. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Oct 01, 2020 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-10-01/lc3-clay-cuts-cement-industry-co2-emissions Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the cement production process and its contribution to CO2 pollution? How can producers reduce their pollution from production and what is… Read more »
As Ellen DeGeneres fights claims of a toxic workplace, here are 3 signs you work in one
Description: On Monday, Ellen DeGeneres addressed allegations made by former employees that her long-running talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” had an internal culture of racism, fear, and intimidation as well as sexual harassment. The allegations gained national attention following a BuzzFeed article that reported on the show’s “toxic work culture” — and three of the show’s high-ranking producers… Read more »
Warren Buffett Says 4 Choices in Life Separate the Doers From the Dreamers
Description: Now 90 years young, the Oracle of Omaha is still impressing with important life lessons. Source: INC.com Date: Sep 25, 2020 Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/warren-buffett-says-4-choices-in-life-separate-doers-from-dreamers.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the advice presented in the report. What do you think about it?
Ethical business practices shouldn’t be a ‘marketing ploy’: Jessica Alba
Description: Actress Jessica Alba joins ‘Influencers with Andy Serwer’ to discuss the success of The Honest Company. Source: Finance.Yahoo.com Date: Sep 23, 2020 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ethical-business-practices-shouldn-t-100000669.html Questions for discussion: What is Jessica Alba’s opinion about ethical business practice and profitability? After researching The Honest Company online, describe how the firm is different from any other consumer… Read more »
