Current | Archive | More:
    Go!

Archived Issue: June--July 2009


Forefront
- The Reading Revolution is Here

Crossroads
- Crossroads

Cover Story
- How to Manage the Challenges of Change

By understanding the nature and dynamics of organisational change, managers will be able to channel the natural resistance from employees towards achieving success in sales and good work attitudes.


Features
- Companies See Value in Lavish Annual Reports

It’s time for listed companies to reduce spending on full-colour annual reports that are over 160 pages thick. Many extra copies of annual reports are sold as waste paper a year later. With reduced expenditure in the production of annual reports, companies can contribute more to charity.

- Selection of Good Annual Reports
- Powerful Presentations Capture Attention

This article looks at how habit and technology can combine to create an ineffective approach to presentations.


Management Memo
- The Case of the Worker Who Lost an Eye

When Wangsa lost one eye at work, he was asked to lie that the accident happened after working hours. At a compensation hearing, the Commissioner of Labour denied him compensation. Study the case and decide what should be fair judgement in this case.

- Readers' Comments on The Case of the Worker Who Lost an Eye

Management Ideas
- Management Ideas

Exquisite Dining
- Manila Comes to Singapore

When four friends decided to pool their resources to start a Filipino restaurant in Chinatown, Bonifacio was born. They have different backgrounds: Kelvin is a publisher, Picasso runs an event management firm and wushu academy, Ace owns two hotpot restaurants, and Lester is a TV director in the Philippines.


Customer Service
- Minding the Customer

Human Resource
- Boosting your Employability in Turbulent Times

In a tough economy, it can be difficult to hang on to your job. It’s equally important to take advantage of every opportunity to boost your employability. This article looks at some tips on how to stay employable.

- Survival Guide in Challenging Times
- Interviews Help to Secure a Job

Senior level people often end up in the wrong job, and are doomed to repeat their errors. But it doesn’t have to be that painful; there are easier ways to get a job that truly fits.

- Regaining Productivity Lost to Workplace Bullying and Abuse

In respectful workplaces, employees are more productive because they are more focused in their work. In non-respectful workplaces, the employees’ productivity may suffer as they become distracted by job security, personal financial issues, and the emotional symptoms associated with bullying and abuse. This article introduces a game to help avoid workplace bullying.