Management-Issues : News

Female executives earn more than men

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Once they break through the glass ceiling, senior female managers tend to progress just as fast as their male counterparts and receive higher compensation packages. The tricky part is breaking through in the first place.

New year, new laws

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

With a new year comes new laws – even for the workplace. To that end, I'd urge everyone to hop online and check out any new laws that may have gone into effect in your part of the planet.

New Year, new optimism

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The focus may still be on ensuring their businesses are financially watertight, but a growing number of CFOs are recognising that the downturn need not be all doom and gloom.

More senior women needed, now

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The dominance of a male, macho, risk-taking business culture is at the heart of the world's economic woes – and knee-jerk rescue plans may be making things even worse.

The best jobs for 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Despite the economic mess, there are still good jobs out there for those of you seeking new careers. In fact, some areas might actually benefit from the downturn.

Recession survival strategies

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Right now, you need to be thinking about how you will emerge and thrive from the recession ahead of your competition. But how? To point you in the right direction, here's Max McKeown's advice on dealing with the financial crisis.

You can't control the waves, so learn to surf

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As recent events have demonstrated, waves are bigger than any individual, company, or nation. To survive them, you need to learn to read the signs and then ride the surf all the way to shore.

Putting your alter egos to work

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Even when you're doing a job by yourself, who you put in charge - or rather, which one of your sub-personalities takes the lead - may be the key to how well it gets done.

Keep your beliefs to yourself

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Employers, no matter how large their salary, ego, or religious conviction, simply cannot force their employees to submit to propaganda promoting the CEO's religion.

What hope for 2009?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

As we look to 2009, it's hard to stay positive and hope that the worst is behind us. Personally, in bad economic times, I like to re-focus on my job to make sure that I'm doing the best job I can.

Need a New Years Resolution?

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Is the stress of your job wearing you out, keeping you away from home and driving you insane? What better time than the new year to make a resolution to balance your home life and your work life a bit better?

Mergers of necessity the theme for 2009

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

With economic conditions in 2009 set to get even tougher, expect to see a swathe of "mergers of necessity" as companies in financial trouble are snapped up by larger, stronger players.

Betrayal: the ultimate trust-buster

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Most of us respond to betrayal by becoming non-trusting. We'd like to trust others, but we just can't bring ourselves to do so. But we can respond to matters of betrayal in another, far more positive way.

Managing emotions

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It's all very well saying that people skills are the most important thing a manager can possess, but surely technical, nuts-and-bolts knowledge is important, too.

Spousal abuse at work

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Spousal abuse - I mean husbands tracking their wives down at their place of business - is now rearing its ugly head at the office.

Survivors guilt

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A good friend or former co-worker has suddenly found himself or herself out of a job. What do you say? It's almost as difficult as speaking to someone who has experienced a death in the family.

Santas' management challenges

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A changing product line, a shortage of skilled workers, distribution challenges, IT problems, not to mention the effects of climate change on the polar regions. Yup, Santa Claus has got more than his fair share of management challenges to deal with.

When the boss crosses the line

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Kate works as an assistant to eight people. All are demanding, but one crosses the line between the professional and personal and acts like a jerk when she asks him not to. Charles Helliwell has some advice on dealing with him.

Challenged!

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

One of Carla's direct reports has directly challenged her management style and decision-making – and done so in writing. How should she react? Charles Helliwell scopes out a course of action.

Dan's recommended reads

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again when I offer my annual list of recommended reads, whether you're looking for a good book to give as a gift or you want something for your own reading pleasure.

Just one wish

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

If you were able to ask your boss for just one thing this Christmas, what would it be?

A pat on the head

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

We're really a lot like dogs, if you think about it. Surprised? You shouldn't be, because as a whole raft of studies demonstrate, what most of us crave at work is recognition and praise for a job well done.

Banks spurn talk of a 2009 pay freeze

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

You might have thought that after the disaster they have unleashed, the coming year will be one of hair-shirts and lower pay for the big banks. But you'd be wrong.

Keeping a lid on your compensation costs

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

In a recession, it is easy to wield the axe without thinking through the consequences. So before you do something you regret later, why not read this list of wyas you can keep a lid on your compensation costs.

Cut in haste, repent at leisure

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Before cutting jobs, take a deep breath and consider whether this is really the answer to your woes, or whether it simply create even more problems down the line.