Month: April 2019

Remote workers have become increasingly common. Although employees are thrilled, managers are on the fence because, unfortunately, many leaders are old-school and want to physically see an employee working. It’s a loss of control. However, the trend continues because besides being a money saver for a company, it increases...

Goldman Sachs relaxed the dress code for its employees, a decision once thought impossible for a Wall Street firm shrouded in suits and wing-tipped Italian leather loafers.  An internal memo stated that the change was due to "the changing nature of workplaces in favor of a more casual environment." ...

Brand loyalty.  Historically, customers rewarded consumer product companies with their consistent purchases.  But times have changed.  According to Catalina, a consumer loyalty firm, 90% of the leading household goods brands are losing market share.   Why?  Consumers are not as loyal to brands as they once were because ‘loyalty’ is no longer...

I fly a lot. One of the benefits of this is being exposed to random pieces of data in magazines, advertisements, and on airplane napkins. Last week, I read that an American Express Open survey discovered 18 percent of people have eaten a co-worker’s lunch. You...