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What Makes Great Firms: Tips from Jack Welch

Posted on March 1, 2016 by bermanevansretail

To many expert observers, Jack Welch (who served as CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2001) was the “Manager of the Century,”  as he was called by Fortune. According to 60 Minutes, the value of GE stock rose by … Continue reading →

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A CareerHMO Video Series for Seasoned Workers’ Job Search

Posted on October 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

CareerHMO is a career development firm. It offers a number of free resources, as well as paid career coaching. It not only offers advice for  those just embarking on a career after college, it also serves those with a lot … Continue reading →

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Measuring Whether Retailers Are Providing Good Jobs

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before, it is critical for retailers to better understand and motivate their employees. With that in mind, what retailers are doing best with employee relations and performance? Recently, Zeynep Ton, an adjunct associate professor the MIT Sloan School of Management, … Continue reading →

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