BP has become the latest mega-corporation to join the pantheon of most despised companies ever. By wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico by dint of the worst man-made ecological disaster in the  history of the world, it has easily supplanted Enron and Goldman Sachs as the poster child for avarice at any cost. Now come the revelations about the root cause of the disaster- bad cost cutting decisions. As Gomer Pyle would say, “surprise, surprise, surprise!” (more…)

Statistics from the Labor Department for February and March showed an interesting twist, one that should serve as a siren call to employers. More workers quit their jobs than were laid off during these months. People quitting their jobs is not typically newsworthy. But people quitting their jobs in this employment market is worthy of closer scrutiny. (more…)

There is only one conclusion that can be drawn from the Democrats stunning defeat in Massachusetts. People demand to be heard. If a near 50 year Senate seat held by a leading liberal, Ted Kennedy, in a leading liberal state can fall to a little known conservative state senator, we should all sit up and take notice. (more…)

Sometimes, no, most of the time, the best answer is the simplest one. This violates a widely held view of many consultants. You know, the one that says complexity is good. The less you understand about my brilliant solution to your issue, the better. At least for me and my billing. (more…)