Capping executive pay? – Switzerland says “No”
Switzerland has rejected, in a referendum, a proposal on capping executive pay to 12 times what the lowest paid worker receives, with 65.3% against...
Philippines recovery support nearly $1bn, World Bank
The World Bank announced a $500 million emergency loan earlier this week to aid in the Philippines recovery and reconstruction.
On Friday World Bank President...
The colors you wear to a job interview can reveal your attributes
The colors you wear to a job interview could influence how your the employer perceives you.
A new survey from CareerBuilder (a global leader in human...
Spanish austerity alternative proposed
A Spanish austerity alternative that could restore full employment by 2018 has been proposed by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
The paper...
US college graduates face mixed job market
College graduates in the United States face a mixed job market, according to the latest Recruiting Trends annual report from Michigan State University (MSU).
While...
High altitude ice on Boeing Dreamliner warning
Boeing has warned fifteen airlines about high altitude ice forming on its 727-8 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Some General Electric engines have dangerous ice accumulation...
Banking proposals threaten global growth
A new study by the Cato Institute concludes that U.S. and UK domestic and foreign banking proposals may threaten global growth.
The authors, Louise C....
Workplace fun helps retain employees but may reduce productivity
In the hospitality industry, workplaces where managers encourage employees - particularly the younger ones - to have fun in their jobs, are better at...
German business climate index at 18-month high in November
The German Business Climate index for industry and trade, issued by the ifo Institute, Center for Economic Studies (CESifo GmbH), increased significantly in November...
The Venezuelan economy – wanton destruction
The Venezuelan economy should be the richest of the Americas, it has more oil reserves than anywhere in the world, even more than Saudi...