Publications
April 8, 2016
WEEKLY REPORT 16-14
WHEN MERGER/ ACQISITION DEALS HAPPEN, ASSIMILATION AND INTERACTION OF PEOPLE who formerly thrived in different workplace cultures is a critical risk factor, often short-changed. The result can meaningfully lessen likelihood for effectively combining companies, stemming from two factors: (1) “individuals’ inability to manage uncertainty & embrace change”; and (2) difference in management styles of communication... Continue
March 24, 2016
Weekly Report 16-13
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS NOTE: NEW HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS ARE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1. Regulations, which will be enforced by the Dep’t of Fair Employment & Housing, involve distribution of detail written policies to employees – translated into every language that is spoken by at least 10% of the workforce – including: Complaint Mechanism allowing an employee... Continue
March 19, 2016
Weekly Report 16-12
FEW SMARTPHONE BATTERIES LAST LONGER THAN A FULL WORKDAY WHEN ACTIVELY UTILIZED. Some tips on extending battery capacity: (1) Decrease ‘display’ time – the single biggest drain – down to one or two minutes; (2) Delete apps you don’t need; on average users download dozens but utilize only 12; (3) Disable ‘notifications’ (weather, news, sports, etc)... Continue
March 12, 2016
Weekly Report 16-11
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IS ALWAYS CORRELATED TO MANAGEMENT DECISIONS about direction, strategy and risk control. The AICPA reports that more than seven in ten organizations admit to “at least one strategic initiative failing in the last three years as a result of flaws in their decision making.” Reality is that as private companies evolve, many owners... Continue
March 5, 2016