Description: Nadia Goodman mentions three additional things that can motivate workers just as much as money. Money alone is not sufficient to motivate workers and in some cases when not used properly, monetary rewards can also demotivate workers. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: November 29 2012 Text: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-managing/human-resources/three-things-that-motivate-workers-just-as-much-as-money/article5767029/ Questions for Discussion: Do you… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Working Today (pp5-10)
Work-Life Balance
Description: A recent survey of 25,000 full-time Canadian workers reveal that Canadian employers are making it increasingly difficult for their employees to balance work and life. Canadians are working longer hours and are taking more work home. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: October 26 2012 Link http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/editorials/companies-need-to-do-more-to-balance-employees-work-life-obligations/article4678720/ Questions for Discussion: Why is maintaining work-life… Read more »
Women Entrepreneurs
Description: Women entrepreneurs are growing fast. Recent research has found distinct differences between women investors and women business leaders. Source: Financial Post Date: October 19 2012 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/10/19/women-in-business-embrace-risk/ Questions for Discussion: What are possible reasons for such as fast growth of women entrepreneurs? What in your view are some of the differences among women and… Read more »
The Glass Ceiling Effect in Golf Clubs
Description: Private Golf clubs such as the National Golf Club of Canada continue to refuse memberships to women. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: August 27 2012 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/editorials/golf-clubs-should-no-longer-exclude-women/article4503636/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree with the arguments made by proponents of male-only only golf clubs? Can you think of other institutions or clubs where… Read more »
Starbucks Means Big Bucks
On the eve of the company’s 40th anniversary, USA Today’s Bruce Horowitz interviewed Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Topics include the company’s iconic status, its resiliency, plans for the future, as well as an analysis of successes and failures. One thing appears clear – Schultz is deeply committed to the company and plans to be out… Read more »
Disney Tradition Revived
Disney’s newest animated film release, “The Princess and the Frog,” is a return to its roots of hand-animated films. Despite the success of Pixar computer-generated films vis-à-vis recent Disney hand-animated versions, Pixar co-founder John Lasseter believes “Princess” will work. Lasseter believes box office success is due more to plot and characters than animation techniques. The… Read more »
