Op/ed: Maintaining the talent flow — How to retain your best workers
The ever-increasing focus on the effective management of people, especially those who are key to an organization’s success, is one of the most important developments in management in the past 15 years. Starting with a seminal McKinsey study in 1998 and the authors’ 2001 book “The War for Talent,” the field of talent management has gained much respect and attention from scholars and practitioners across industries and national boundaries.
Read More →Op/ed: Examining the ethics of Obamacare
What should we make of the ethics of the Affordable Care Act? In evaluating President Obama’s signature legislation, we need to consider if the the ends of having universal coverage justify the means of forcing people to obtain coverage.
Read More →Op/ed: Third-World infrastructure hampers Vietnam’s progress in fast-growth Asia
The hybrid Chinese economy on display in Shanghai and Beijing pales in comparison to Hong Kong’s thriving private enterprise, but looks amazing compared to the socialist-blended capitalism of Vietnam.
Read More →Op/ed: Looking at the opportunities and challenges for Ventura County’s energy sector
Kudos to the Ventura County Economic Development Association for its excellent report and program, “Energy Balance: Future Opportunities and Challenges” presented on Oct. 25 at the Ventura County Schools Conference Center.
Read More →Op/ed: Retaining talent is important during booms and busts
Now is especially the time for companies to pay close attention to their human capital by implementing appropriate talent retention strategies.
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