Disengaged Employees: How To Fix The Problem
Every manager dreams of being able to bring the best out in their employees. Yet, achieving true engagement, productivity, and efficiency from top-tier talent can be easier said than done. Managers are almost constantly dealing with chronic problems of under-performance in their business, caused by an unacceptably high number of staff feeling underwhelmed and disengaged at work. If hires feel uninterested and emotionally disconnected from the companies they work for, then they’re less likely to give business efforts their all. The good news is that there are ways for management to bring employees out of their shell and encourage them to accomplish more on the job. Leading by example and pushing for greater dedication from workers is a step-by-step process…
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Brit Music ’Zine NME Goes Digital-Only
New Musical Express broke ground in the entertainment media business for decades. Now, for the first time in 66 years, NME will no longer have a print publication. Everything is being pushed online, according to reports in CNN and other outlets. NME has been a stalwart in the entertainment media game for generations, but the publications ownership group, Time Inc., says the media industry is too tough to continue the print edition of the publication. There’s just not enough bang for their print advertising buck. Lower incomes and rising print costs finally reached a tipping point. This shift is quite a change from just three years ago, when NME was a free weekly music magazine with a newly-minted web presence.…
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Olympic committee chief abdicates over scandal
Members of Team USA are still dealing with the fallout from an ongoing scandal related to the long-term sex abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Recently, US Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun stepped down due to the continuing negative attention brought by the abuse scandal. Blackmun had been considered a popular and effective leader, praised for helping Team USA maintain a good relationship with the International Olympic Committee and for helping the US land yet another Summer Games. But, when headlines about Nassar and the perceived slow response of Team USA officials to the scandal, continued to flow, Blackmun began taking some heat.
Read More5 Things To Do and NOT Do At Your Desk
5 Things To Do At Your Desk If you routinely work at a desk, there are a few things you should be doing all the time, if you aren’t doing them already, or if it has been a while since you last did them, consider these things.
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McDonald’s missing from the Olympics — Why?
Last summer, McDonald’s announced it would be ending its advertising partnership with the International Olympic Committee. The deal was supposed to run through 2020, but if you look around for McDonald’s connection with this year’s Winter Olympics, you won’t see it.
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Will Gene Therapy Take Hold in Medicine?
Every once in a while, something truly innovative and groundbreaking comes out in medicine. While there are advances all the time, these are truly game-changing. In recent years, that game changer has been stem cell therapy. But the next evolution in medicine may hold even more promise. That advance? Gene therapy.
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Chipotle Deals With Another Health Scare
It’s been a rough year or so for Chipotle, and it doesn’t look like the fast-casual eatery will be going out on a high note. There have been all sorts of reports through the years of people getting sick or other health issues at multiple Chipotle restaurants.
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Times Reporter Suspended Over Allegations
The sexual harassment outing revolution continues to roll, and more and more prolific heads continue to fall. While last week’s headlines were dominated by the ousting of Charlie Rose from CBS, other headlines featured a prominent print journalist. New York Times reporter, Glenn Thrush, has been suspended after multiple allegations of “sexual misconduct” involving “younger, female journalists.”
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Luxury SUVs Have Come Roaring Back
Not that long ago, many were predicting the imminent demise of the SUV. In the dawn of the hybrid subcompact, there just wouldn’t be room on the road for the largest SUVs much longer. Well, we all know how that prediction turned out. After a brief dip, SUVs are back as one of the most popular types of cars on the road.
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Drone Delivery Promoting Brands in Australia
Google has been teasing more drone delivery in the United States for some time now, but the company just announced something a little bit different for customers Down Under in Australia. Apparently, Google’s Project Wing has plans to start delivering hot burritos across the countryside. Yes, you read that right, Mexican goodness to go, courtesy of Google.
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