Description: At 24, Lisa Fraser was an art and design school grad with an idea. Now, at 27, she’s chief executive of an international medical supply company, a celebrated entrepreneur, and is known for having turned down a $500,000 investment offer on the CBC reality show Dragons’ Den. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: August 21, 2015 Link:… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Management
What does a world without full-time jobs look like?
Description: Will common jobs be replaced by new technology? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 22, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/08/22/gps-common-jobs-tech.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: What are the concerns over future employment opportunities? How dire is this prediction, in your opinion? How should managers be expected to respond?
The Ashley Madison Hack Ruined My Life
Description: The Ashley Madison hack is indeed ripping apart marriages. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 21, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/08/21/ashley-madison-hack-updated-explainer.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does this report suggest about the risks facing companies that promise privacy and secure data controls? Is there a guarantee of true “privacy” for anyone or firm? How should Ashley… Read more »
India’s Robot Revolution Undercuts Modi’s Job Creation
Description: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to boost competitiveness by using more robots in factories, but he doesn’t want the automation to actually destroy jobs. Bloomberg’s Natalie Obiko-Pearson reports on “Trending Business.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 10, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-08-10/india-s-robot-revolution-undercuts-modi-s-job-creation Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about… Read more »
Tracking Your Racing Heart at Work…
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 »
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 »
