In writing consistently about our flagging economy, the problems we’re facing and the expected duration of this situation, I’ve realized that the tone and scope of my articles have been increasingly depressing. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not depressed, but I recognize that the tone has nonetheless been dour. That’s why my upcoming series of [...]
Posts Tagged ‘unemployment’
Giving Back During Tough Economic Times, Part 1
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged benefits, CEO, charity, giving back, health insurance, layoffs, Turnaround Management, unemployment on November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“I Would Like to Say That Your Jobs Are Safe”
Posted in Business Laughs, tagged business comics, fired, layoffs, lost job, pink slip, unemployment on April 25, 2011 | 1 Comment »
To a lot of people out there, this is no laughing matter (though thank you for the chuckle, Working Daze). Their jobs are on the line or long gone. They’re out of work, looking for work or at least brushing up their resumes. If you’re one of these people, it’s hard to give you concrete [...]
If You Want Glory, Join the Marines – Turnaround is Not About the Accolades
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged accolades, general macarthur, glory, jobs, Moliere, priase, turnaround, unemployment on March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Moliere If overcoming obstacles of enormous size yielded glory in such volume, there would be more awards in the turnaround business. I appreciate the sentiment, Moliere, I really do, but I have to say that I’m not with you 100%. Turnaround Accolades General MacArthur was [...]
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Face Your Business’s Harsh Reality, Part 1
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged banking relationship, credit card debt, economic downturn, high energy costs, New Norm, unemployment on March 16, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Over the course of the next few weeks we’ll be fleshing out 6 questions that every business leader should be regularly asking himself or herself. These questions will help you to confront the harsh realities that all businesses and their owners face, thereby allowing you to protect and grow your business more safely, efficiently and [...]
