End of the 40-Hour Workweek?

Command and control will no longer be the currency in the workforce of the future.This is an interview I gave to Alice Andors of HR Magazine in the US, published in July 2012. Copyright: Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, VA. Used with permission. All...

Future looks bright as flexibility increases

At a time of rising unemployment, when men still vastly outnumber women in senior jobs, it might seem odd to be positive about the future for women at work. But there are many reasons for qualified optimism. Financial Times, 19 April 2012[email-download...

What the %#!& Are You Talking About?

Why Does the Corporate World Continue to Mangle Language? asks Alison MaitlandAs unemployment soars around the world, we’re hearing a common refrain from the business community: Young people lack the skills needed for the world of work—in particular, how to...

A new order

When revamping your corporate culture, the first rule is to have fewer rules, writes Alison MaitlandPublished by The Conference Board Review, Winter 2012[email-download download_id=”543″ contact_form_id=”90″]