Yearly Archives: 2015
A Wellness Business Built on a Lie
She claimed to have “defeated” terminal brain cancer, without the help of medical doctors. On the strength of that claim, she built a business advising people on the health benefits of diet, lifestyle changes and ‘natural’ medicine. The problem: it
A Wellness Business Built on a Lie
She claimed to have “defeated” terminal brain cancer, without the help of medical doctors. On the strength of that claim, she built a business advising people on the health benefits of diet, lifestyle changes and ‘natural’ medicine. The problem: it
Diversity in the Boardroom: Quotas & Disclosure
This is by the author of an upcoming book exploring the issue of diversity in the boardroom and how the quotas implemented under Norwegian law have worked. >>> Why diversity quotas in the boardroom may be a good idea The
Diversity in the Boardroom: Quotas & Disclosure
This is by the author of an upcoming book exploring the issue of diversity in the boardroom and how the quotas implemented under Norwegian law have worked. >>> Why diversity quotas in the boardroom may be a good idea The
McDonald’s Cuts Deforestation
One of the longest-standing critiques of the fast-food giant has to do with its role in contributing to deforestation. The company has now committed to doing better. This seems like a good thing. Making good on the promise won’t be
McDonald’s Cuts Deforestation
One of the longest-standing critiques of the fast-food giant has to do with its role in contributing to deforestation. The company has now committed to doing better. This seems like a good thing. Making good on the promise won’t be
The Ethics of Just-in-time Employee Scheduling
Efficiency is generally a good thing. (We seldom want inefficiency, at least not for its own sake.) But what’s efficient isn’t always humane. Business systems seek out efficiency, but sometimes run up against the fact that human labour is not
The Ethics of Just-in-time Employee Scheduling
Efficiency is generally a good thing. (We seldom want inefficiency, at least not for its own sake.) But what’s efficient isn’t always humane. Business systems seek out efficiency, but sometimes run up against the fact that human labour is not
Store Makes Point by Charging Men More
This is about a store that charges women less, to reflect the fact that statistically women earn less. It’s a store whose very existence is intended to make a point — it’s run by an artist, after all. But it
Store Makes Point by Charging Men More
This is about a store that charges women less, to reflect the fact that statistically women earn less. It’s a store whose very existence is intended to make a point — it’s run by an artist, after all. But it
Canadian Government to Amend CBCA to Tackle Gender Diversity on Boards
This press release from a Toronto law firm explains one little-noticed element of the budget released yesterday by Canada’s federal government. The move will focus on disclosure to attempt to improve gender diversity on Canadian corporate boards. >>> ORIGINAL HEADLINE
Canadian Government to Amend CBCA to Tackle Gender Diversity on Boards
This press release from a Toronto law firm explains one little-noticed element of the budget released yesterday by Canada’s federal government. The move will focus on disclosure to attempt to improve gender diversity on Canadian corporate boards. >>> ORIGINAL HEADLINE
Ethics of Bottled Water
Bottled water is the target here: how can it be ethical to get people to pay money for something that comes out of their taps for free? How can it be ethical to buy a product — and add its
Ethics of Bottled Water
Bottled water is the target here: how can it be ethical to get people to pay money for something that comes out of their taps for free? How can it be ethical to buy a product — and add its
McDonalds Hastens Automation in High-Minimum-Wage Europe
High wage times zero hours worked equals $0. A close, personal encounter with the marginal rate of technical substitution from labor to capital. >>> McDonald’s hires 7,000 touch-screen cashiers The hiring picture doesn’t look quite so rosy for Europe, where
McDonalds Hastens Automation in High-Minimum-Wage Europe
High wage times zero hours worked equals $0. A close, personal encounter with the marginal rate of technical substitution from labor to capital. >>> McDonald’s hires 7,000 touch-screen cashiers The hiring picture doesn’t look quite so rosy for Europe, where
Do U.S. Business Regs Stifle Entrepreneurship?
Yes, says Liya Palagashvili. >>> Strive to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive The current state of entrepreneurship is receiving considerable attention as debate simmers around questions of business dynamism in the United States. According to a Gallup article, the U.S. has dropped
Do U.S. Business Regs Stifle Entrepreneurship?
Yes, says Liya Palagashvili. >>> Strive to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive The current state of entrepreneurship is receiving considerable attention as debate simmers around questions of business dynamism in the United States. According to a Gallup article, the U.S. has dropped
When Anti-Corruption Rules Hinder Government Procurement
The federal government in Canada is pretty fond of its tough-on-crime stance, and in principle part of that stance is includes some fairly tough anti-corruption rules. But now those rules threaten to limit the number of competent companies that can
When Anti-Corruption Rules Hinder Government Procurement
The federal government in Canada is pretty fond of its tough-on-crime stance, and in principle part of that stance is includes some fairly tough anti-corruption rules. But now those rules threaten to limit the number of competent companies that can
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