In search of creative oddballs

Article Abstract:

Many companies state that they encourage creativity, but this is often not reflected in their hiring policy. This is not the case with international entertainment company PolyGram, which states that 'creativity is our business.' It is always looking for creativity among its employees and applicants, but this does not mean that it tolerates incompetence. Instead, it prefers people who are slightly odd, rather than those with a predictable career path.

Officials and employees, Entertainment industry, PolyGram Corp.

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A pleasure to work for

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Henry Stewart, founder of training company Happy Computers, has a very relaxed attitude to staff management issues. He has a great interest in training philosophies, and his management style is clearly admired by his staff, who nominated him for the 1994 Boss of the Year award. He aims to make himself non-essential by the end of 1995, allowing other people to take on the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company.

Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Stewart, Henry, Happy Computers

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We drill, you do the rest

Article Abstract:

Many oil companies now focus on a relatively narrow range of activities, moving away from the varied ancillary and support operations with which they were traditionally involved. Most particularly, they are outsourcing information technology and finance operations. Companies which are facing increasing competition believe that outsourcing allows them to reduce costs and to adopt a more focused approach.

Analysis, Petroleum industry, Outsourcing

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