Publications
August 23, 2014
Weekly Report 14-34
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS: degree of overall expectation and surprise! So concludes a recent neuroscience study involving MRI scanning of over 18,000 participants finding that (1) “Happiness depends on how reality pans out relative to expectation,” particularly when having pursued and reached one’s goal; and (2) “People are happier when satisfied unexpectedly… depending not on... Continue
August 16, 2014
Weekly Report 14-33
“O WOULD SOME POWER THE GIFT TO GIVE US: TO SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US” (Robert Burns, poet). As conventional employee management increasingly conflicts with rapidly changing technology and millennial attitudes, the willingness and ability of Companies to adapt strategy has become a critical factor in optimizing productivity & profitability, positioning for Valuation, and... Continue
August 8, 2014
Weekly Report 14-32
THE GRAY ECONOMY IS COMPRISED OF UNDER-EMPLOYED WORKERS, “either jobless, too discouraged to seek work, or working less than they’d like to or in off-the-books jobs” – some two million in LA County and over 16% statewide, tied with Nevada for highest rate in the country. Employers are “still shy about hiring back the full-time... Continue
August 4, 2014
Duitch Report 14-31
EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION are ‘soft’ factors. Studies consistently find that today’s workers are looking for – and demanding: (1) Realistic career growth opportunity, including tools, training and responsibility; (2) Leadership from a management team that provides vision, direction, continuous feedback and support; (3) Work-life-balance and flexibility; (4) Company culture demonstrating... Continue
July 26, 2014