Just Think "It's important to view all employees as valued assets, and treat them with the personal dignity and respect that they're entitled to as human beings. If you do that, it's a smart business decision." ...
A few months ago, Meeting Professionals International rolled out a new branding statement: "The Power of Meetings." Those four words came to life for me at the recent Motivation Show in Chicago...
Video technology is finding its place among virtual meeting tools, from teleconferencing to webcasting. And for good reason: Video lets you see facial expressions, which convey much more than disembodied words ever could. It brings virtual...
Fast-Track Companies Need Focused Meetings What puts a growing company on the fast track? A CEO committed to strategic planning and regular, creative meetings, says Katherine Catlin, founding partner of the Catlin Group (www.ceoexchange.com), a...
A day of yachting - and advice from Dennis Conner - shows Ruth's Chris Steak House managers how, to be an industry leader, they must learn to lead in their own restaurants...
An Insider's "Best of Broadway" Finding an insider's activity for attendees can be tough. But the Millennium Broadway has a little gem that fits the bill: "A Cognoscente's Tour of Times Square," a guided walking tour of the Theatre District led by...
Need a Meeting Planner? Expect to Search Harder and Pay More As the role of meeting planners becomes more important to the strategic success of U.S. companies, salaries are increasing at a steady clip, and job security is growing. So says the...
Financial Firms Good for Moms What makes a family-friendly company? Working Mother magazine bases its "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" list on five criteria: child care, leave for new parents, flexible work arrangements, work/life benefits...
