Parting companies

Article Abstract:

Badly managed downsizing can hurt companies because it tends to breed resentment in both the employees who are leaving and those staying behind. Firms can ensure the workforce reductions will go smoothly by engaging the services of outplacement consultants. Outplacement aims to help displaced workers find other employment typically through counselling, career assessment, enhancement of job search skills, and the provision of support services and job information. Not only does outplacement benefit outgoing employees, it also offers several advantages to employers. It demonstrates that the company is responsible, preserves the good relationship between employer and former employees who may later go on to influential positions, and keeps the morale of the remaining employees from being damaged.

Management, Services, Downsizing (Management), Outplacement services

---

Labour of love

Article Abstract:

A poll carried out by the NOP Research Group reveals that some 33% of middle and senior managers believe that the new Labour government has been good for Britain with 41% saying that it has been neither bad nor good. Most of the 1,000 people questioned agreed with the government's decision to allow the Bank of England to fix interest rates, with 29% disapproving. More than 79% of respondents approved of the planned new law that will help small businesses claim interest on unpaid bills.

United Kingdom, Business, Surveys, Executives, Business surveys

---

Puck, Wolfgang

Article Abstract:

Wolfgang Puck manages a dynasty of fine restaurants, cafes, pizza outlets and a frozen-food line which yields combined revenues of over $120 million in 1997. Puck has formed the Wolfgang Puck Foundation to raise and contribute money to food-related charities.

Biography, Cooks, Puck, Wolfgang

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Counterfeit golf. Big guns & sharp shooters
• Abstracts: Richard Schultes. Today's college students: responsible, self-reliant, realistic
• Abstracts: Merciful defeat. Orca aliens

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.