5 Lessons from Automakers on Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

by Darrell Rigby, Hernan Saenz, and Peter Guarraia Summary.    Realizing that their supply chains cannot be made totally immune to disruptions, a number of automakers have adopted a number of strategies to protect their businesses. They include: delivering a “good enough” product to consumers, developing better systems for monitoring the supply chain nodes that matter […]

The Global Population Is Aging. Is Your Business Prepared?

by Jennifer D. Sciubba Summary. While political, economic, and technological shifts can be difficult to predict, demographics data doesn’t lie. Within the next 10 years, more than 60 countries will have a median age over 35, and in 25 of those countries, half the population will be over 45. The aging of the global population […]

6 Ways to Reenergize a Depleted Team

Summary. Microsoft’s annual Work Trend Index, a survey of thousands of workers worldwide, shows people around the world have a new “worth it” equation, with 53% of respondents saying they’re more likely to prioritize their health and well-being over work than before. And they’re taking action: The number one reason cited for leaving their jobs […]

Managers, Are You Prepared to Answer Questions About Pay Equity?

by Roberta Matuson Summary. By the beginning of 2023, a fifth of all U.S. workers will be covered under pay transparency laws, a trend that experts predict will continue to grow.These new laws will likely result in more employees discussing their compensation with co-workers, and more requests to managers and supervisors for pay adjustments to […]