In Search of the Holy Grail

Dec 22, 2013

The rush to the south, away from labor unions, was followed by the rush to China for its cheap labor. And now that China labor …

Unintended Consequences

Dec 5, 2013

The ubiquitous cell phone has created an interesting collection of employer policies. In many businesses, the cell phone is a valid tool for doing one’s …

I Didn’t Think It Would Happen To Us

Nov 18, 2013

As twisters hit the Midwest and a typhoon hit the Philippines, innocent people and companies were hurt, losing material possessions and in some cases, lives. …

Outsourcing Your Customers’ Safety?

Sep 18, 2013

I’ve become accustomed to doing the order entry activities that suppliers used to do. I’ve even become fairly good at it, other than the occasional …

Oil, Oil Everywhere But Not A Drop To Share

Sep 13, 2013

In Ohio and Pennsylvania there is great excitement and economic investment in shale oil. The discoveries there have fed debate of ‘a solution to energy …

The Irish Lie

Sep 9, 2013

The stereotypical Irish are drunkards. In the past 6 days driving Dublin – Galway – Dingle – Belfast I’ve experienced nothing but exceptionally kind and …

Grow and Deliver

Sep 2, 2013

Seems almost like a movie title, doesn’t it? But really the phrase “grow and deliver” is a statement of what most companies want to do, …

Common Sense Since Charge Commencement

Aug 6, 2013

Have you noticed how people boarding a plane now stow their carry-ons in the front most open overhead? This of course forces subsequent boarders with …

Fit For Duty? That’s Just Crazy.

Jul 8, 2013

The Cuyahoga County (OH) sheriff recently began requiring successful candidates for promotion pass a physical fitness test. The theory is simple: the job requires the …

Counteroffers Are Counterproductive

Jun 9, 2013

When I turned in my resignation to my last employer in 1990, they immediately offered an increase in salary and vacation if I would consider …