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Layoffs are bad for service firms

Layoffs are bad for service firms

By Brian Sommer on February 12, 2010

Service firms have used layoffs with greater frequency. But, shouldn’t people-oriented businesses exercise even more care in using this ‘management tool’? Newsweek has a great cover story that kicks off this discussion.

Posted in Business | Tagged Current Affairs, Employment, HR, layoff, Professional Services, Service Providers, Stories That Should Upset You, Wall Street

Deloitte's Ethical Problem - Will Be Revisited Again?

Deloitte’s Ethical Problem – Will Be Revisited Again?

By Brian Sommer on January 19, 2010

A former Deloitte Vice Chairman is handed an unfavorable court decision in Delaware. The allegations against him are eye opening. How can service firms prevent these events from happening in the first place?

Posted in Business | Tagged Auditing - Tax - Accounting, Current Affairs, damages, deloitte, GRC - Governance Risk Compliance, Huffington Post, Insider trading, Litigation, Professional Services, Service Providers, Stories That Should Upset You

H-1B Visas, the AFL-CIO and the Need for Change

H-1B Visas, the AFL-CIO and the Need for Change

By Brian Sommer on January 5, 2010

The H-1B visa is not working well for visa holders, certain U.S. workers or the U.S. government. A report published by the AFL-CIO is a fascinating read on the subject.

Posted in Trends & Concepts | Tagged AFL-CIO, Current Affairs, H-1B visa, India & Services, Law, Notable Research, Outsourcing, Professional Services, Service Providers, Stories That Should Upset You, Think About IT, United States visas

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