Op/ed: Maintaining the talent flow — How to retain your best workers
Op/Eds, OpinionThe ever-increasing focus on the effective management of people, especially those who are key to an organization’s success, is one of the most important developments in management in the past 15 years. Starting with a seminal McKinsey study in 1998 and the authors’ 2001 book “The War for Talent,” the field of talent management has gained much respect and attention from scholars and practitioners across industries and national boundaries.
Op/ed: Examining the ethics of Obamacare
Op/Eds, OpinionWhat should we make of the ethics of the Affordable Care Act? In evaluating President Obama’s signature legislation, we need to consider if the the ends of having universal coverage justify the means of forcing people to obtain coverage.
Op/ed: Third-World infrastructure hampers Vietnam’s progress in fast-growth Asia
Op/Eds, OpinionThe hybrid Chinese economy on display in Shanghai and Beijing pales in comparison to Hong Kong’s thriving private enterprise, but looks amazing compared to the socialist-blended capitalism of Vietnam.
Op/ed: Looking at the opportunities and challenges for Ventura County’s energy sector
Op/Eds, OpinionKudos to the Ventura County Economic Development Association for its excellent report and program, “Energy Balance: Future Opportunities and Challenges” presented on Oct. 25 at the Ventura County Schools Conference Center.
Op/ed: Retaining talent is important during booms and busts
Op/Eds, OpinionNow is especially the time for companies to pay close attention to their human capital by implementing appropriate talent retention strategies.
Letter: Sheriff’s decision to sue reflects poor judgement
Letters to the Editor, OpinionThe article headlined “Ex VC sheriff sues for supplemental pension” in your Oct. 18 issue got my blood boiling, as I am sure it did with many of your readers.
Letter: Clarifying NCHC’s winding-down process
Letters to the Editor, OpinionNCHC selected the assignment process because it is generally faster and virtually always less expensive than the alternative of bankruptcy.
