The Epic Fall of Guess Jeans And The Marciano Brothers
Technically, Guess went public in 1996. As far as control goes, though, it remains as much a family-run company–family-dominated, really–as when it was founded in 1981. Mercurial, obsessive and opinionated, … Continue reading
Apple, Facebook will pay for female employees to freeze their eggs
Silicon Valley’s biggest companies have long offered cushy perks to attract top talent and keep workers happy logging scores of hours on the job. But beyond day-to-day luxuries, Facebook and … Continue reading
Social media valued in business – but for leaders, not staff
The use of social media in the workplace is regarded as being good for business and its leaders, but not necessarily for staff. Story length: 527 words Access the full … Continue reading
Have India’s poor become human guinea pigs?
What Mrs Sodey says she did not know was that her mother-in-law was being enrolled in a drugs trial for the drug Tonapofylline, which was being tested by Biogen Idec. … Continue reading
Are Utilities Ready for Hurricane Sandy?
While utilities practice safety first, once a crisis has passed they hit the ground running, all to clean up the torrent of debris and to turn the lights back on… What’s … Continue reading
Can Your Boss Threaten to Fire You if You Don’t Vote for Romney?
Last week, timeshare mogul and garish home-owner David Siegel was caught sending an email — largely cribbed from a debunked hoax — darkly suggesting that his employees vote for Mitt Romney because a victory … Continue reading
How to Measure for a President
When Gallup asked voters what they hoped for in a chief executive, they said honesty, consistency, and good morals. They put those qualities above experience and sound judgment. The darker … Continue reading
Microsoft’s Lost Decade
Once upon a time, Microsoft dominated the tech industry; indeed, it was the wealthiest corporation in the world. But since 2000, as Apple, Google, and Facebook whizzed by, it has … Continue reading
