Yearly Archives: 2015
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
Companies: Don’t Brand *Yourself* As “Ethical”
Yes! This! This is absolutely right. One of the silliest and most pretentious things a company can do is to label itself and its products as ethical. Much better to do what you do, go about it quietly, and let
Companies: Don’t Brand *Yourself* As “Ethical”
Yes! This! This is absolutely right. One of the silliest and most pretentious things a company can do is to label itself and its products as ethical. Much better to do what you do, go about it quietly, and let
Salesforce Boycotts Indiana
When one group’s rights & freedoms are used to bash another group’s rights & freedoms, it’s generally best for businesses to keep their heads down. Is this one of those cases? Or does Benioff have a legitimate worry about how
Salesforce Boycotts Indiana
When one group’s rights & freedoms are used to bash another group’s rights & freedoms, it’s generally best for businesses to keep their heads down. Is this one of those cases? Or does Benioff have a legitimate worry about how
Google’s Search Monopoly: Worrisome or Irrelevant?
Does Google’s commanding position in search make it more vulnerable to creative destruction, not less? >>> Don’t Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Google Microsoft missed new opportunities in markets like online search and mobile communications and commerce, fiddling away
Google’s Search Monopoly: Worrisome or Irrelevant?
Does Google’s commanding position in search make it more vulnerable to creative destruction, not less? >>> Don’t Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Google Microsoft missed new opportunities in markets like online search and mobile communications and commerce, fiddling away
An Apology for Corporate Interference in News Reporting
When the president of a media empire interferes with journalistic independence, is an apology enough?. >>> Kevin Crull, the CRTC, and CTV News: Is apology enough? News that Bell Media president Kevin Crull has apologized for interfering in news coverage
An Apology for Corporate Interference in News Reporting
When the president of a media empire interferes with journalistic independence, is an apology enough?. >>> Kevin Crull, the CRTC, and CTV News: Is apology enough? News that Bell Media president Kevin Crull has apologized for interfering in news coverage
Uber, Starwood, and Big Data
This is worrisome. Under a new plan, Uber will be offering passengers the option of linking their Uber accounts to their Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. Doing so means agreeing to give Starwood ALL of your Uber data, with your name
Uber, Starwood, and Big Data
This is worrisome. Under a new plan, Uber will be offering passengers the option of linking their Uber accounts to their Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. Doing so means agreeing to give Starwood ALL of your Uber data, with your name
The latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs
Here’s the latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs — an unaffiliated Canadian nonprofit. >>> The latest issue of the Ethics Centre’s Newsletter In this issue: Message from the Chair – Dr. Hentie
The latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs
Here’s the latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs — an unaffiliated Canadian nonprofit. >>> The latest issue of the Ethics Centre’s Newsletter In this issue: Message from the Chair – Dr. Hentie
When is a Top Celeb a Top Liability?
Once again, an organization has faced the question: what is it wise to do, and what are we obligated to do, when a star employee behaves outrageously? (See also the decision faced by the NFL with regard to Ray Rice,
When is a Top Celeb a Top Liability?
Once again, an organization has faced the question: what is it wise to do, and what are we obligated to do, when a star employee behaves outrageously? (See also the decision faced by the NFL with regard to Ray Rice,
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