Executive reward systems: Time for review
"Compensation systems are a mirror of corporate culture and governance and have to be specific to individual organisations. Every organisation has to consider the challenge of finding the right personnel ... who also set the right tone at the top." (Access limited, Accountancy Ireland, December 2009, 3 pages) More | Article
New Zealand boards in a regulatory framework
"The results in this paper suggest that there is latitude for regulators to expect more of local boards than is currently the case. Moreover, there is no conclusive ... support for the argument that a local board is an unnecessary expense ..." (Access limited, Corporate Governance, 2009 (Volume 9, Issue 5), 15 pages) More | Article
Manpower Inc.'s world of work trends
Four "megatrends" affecting the world of work globally are identified in this Manpower International report. It defines these trends and outlines their implications. (Access limited, Manpower, January 2010, 5 pages) More | Article
UAE nationals acquire weight along with affluence
"High incomes and a taste for fast food and sugary drinks have pushed nationals of the United Arab Emirates into the obesity club. Michael Reid reveals how the government is tackling a problem that has caused cases of diabetes to skyrocket." (Access limited, World Health Organization, February 2010, 2 pages) More | Article
Lessons from public LTCI in Germany and Japan
"...In Germany and Japan, social insurance programs are universal, support family caregivers, and allow individuals considerable flexibility in securing the services they require. We explored differences between Germany and Japan in program goals..." (Access limited, Health Affairs, January 2010, 9 pages) More | Article
Communicators without borders
Social networking tools can enhance engagement among employees spread across geographies, this article says. It provides fellow communication practitioners with a list of major social networking tools and their potential benefits. (Access limited, Communication World, January-February 2010, 3 pages) More | Article
UK: The principles of outstanding leadership
"...[T]his paper presents the findings of an in-depth two-year study which explored the principles of outstanding leadership, demonstrating that a highly people-centred approach results in performance that surpasses expectations." (Access limited, The Work Foundation, 1 Jan 2010, 12 pages) More | Article
Mergers and partial ownership
"In this paper we compare the profitability of a merger to the profitability of a partial ownership arrangement and find that partial ownership arrangements can be more profitable for the acquiring and acquired firm..." (Access limited, Social Science Research Network (SSRN), January 2010, 26 pages) More | Article
Corporate responsibility in Hong Kong and China
"...This study collects and analyses data from 21 major stakeholders in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The results indicate that ... stakeholders perceive that [corporate social responsibility] is fairly significant to largely export-oriented businesses..." (Access limited, Journal of Business Ethics, February 2010, 15 pages) More | Article
Adequate savings levels for US and Dutch retirees
Based on a survey conducted in the US and the Netherlands, these authors conclude that adequate levels of retirement spending exceed 80 percent of working-life spending for a majority of respondents. (Access limited, CESifo Working Papers, December 2009, 36 pages) More | Article
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