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An American hero explains why executives must invest in the poor
November 11, 2009
Neglecting the poor is bad for business, says General Russel Honoré of Hurricane Katrina fame. That’s because every kid who grows up believing that his greatest opportunities lie in crime -- or that she doesn’t need an education -- is human capital down the drain.
The economy may get worse before it gets better: Most economists say the U.S. GDP will turn around by mid-2009, but the unemployment rate will continue to climb through 2010. Here’s how executives can keep employees engaged in this rough economic climate.
Despite small signs that the economy is improving, executives and managers are hunkering down for what could still be a long economic downturn. Here’s how to keep teams engaged until the economy improves -- whenever that is.
The global economy is floundering, but there’s little managers can do about forces beyond their control. There are, however, things they can do to protect their companies, their employees, and themselves. In fact, engaging employees could mean their company’s survival.
