Ask the Economist: Where can I safely put our money?
It depends how much risk you’re willing to take. I really don’t think the stock market will fall much farther, though the Dow could hit 8,000, as predicted here. We’re nearly there already. It hit...
View ArticleEmployee weight-loss surgery benefits employers most
The silver lining to employer-covered weight-loss surgery: The costly procedure you were bemoaning actually ends up saving you money. And not only does the surgery save employers money in the long run,...
View ArticleStop tossing money in your company’s dumpster
Talk about throwing it away! Waste disposal costs are going through the roof. The current cost to haul away your company’s garbage? $70 – $110 per ton. And with the tough times state and local...
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Keeping ’em happy when you can’t say it with cash
We all know what the No. 1 motivator is. (And no one believes those surveys that say people aren’t in it for the money.) Here’s the next best thing you can do to motivate folks. There’s no real secret...
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The 13 worst-ever nonpayment excuses!
Few people would want to swap jobs with collectors … especially these days. These real-life examples aren’t likely to change any minds. With cash scarcer, debtors are getting craftier (and sometimes...
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Get ’em thinking your way: The 12 most persuasive words
Need a customer to send a check today? Want employees to turn in all their receipts with the expense reports? Use these 12 words to make your case. Sales may get the rep for being the top negotiators...
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