For lack of a central computerized information system, the Spanish Government is provoking a hefty overhaul in concept of public expenditures.
Spain's ministress of health, Trinidad Jimenez continues to pick and choose her battles against Spanish smokers, bar and restaurant owners, and in general, Spanish consumers.
For years companies have hired a number of consultants outside the company to measure worker productivity. That trend may soon begin to change if they learn the secret to worker productivity.
As leaders of virtually every business or company around the globe do their best to weather the storm of the global crisis, there is a group of younger, highly-qualified individuals standing in line to replace them with more recent, current and sometimes, more relevant, expertise.
Just yesterday, the famous coastal city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country hosted an international 'meeting of the minds' about cyberbullying... The event made me think about the danger or abuse of technology in today's world and how technology can be a powerful weapon that can be used against your child, your friend or loved one.
You either love them or hate them. CEOs and general managers of large companies make a lot of money - up to 120 times the average salary of their employees in some cases. Have you ever wondered why?
While the story never seems to end, the volcanic eruption in Iceland is causing economic chaos around the world. Dust clouds of volcanic ash have grounded airplanes for days and it will be some time before flights get back to normal.
This week we take a look at how companies that care about their integrity will actually create more wealth for their employees and for consumers in general. We will examine the case of Google in China, Toyota, and focus on the banking industry.
This week we take a look at some useful travel tips on how to reserve the seat you want on an airplane and above all, avoid the middle seats that can make your flight a miserable experience.
Research and development is one of the key elements in finding competitive solutions in challenging business times. But are companies willing to spend more money on R & D this year?
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