Periodically, you should review how much everyone in your organization comes up in conversation -- employees, trade contractors, suppliers, and even customers. Whoever you talk about the most in any month needs to go. More
We will look at demographics, we will revisit the concept of modular and... More
That star candidate may not be so stellar for your company. Industry consultant Paul Winans blogs about how to avoid making a costly hiring mistake. More
Noncompete and severance agreements, as well as potential discrimination issues, must be reconciled. More
The national unemployment dropped from 10.2% in October to and even 10% in November as nonfarm payroll employment lost only 11,000 jobs, a significant improvement from the average 135,000 jobs shed by the economy in the prior three months, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Still, three key categories--construction, manufacturing and information--continued losing jobs as temporary and health care positions increased. More
Scarborough settles for $1 million plus legal fees and extended stock options. More
Former Standard Pacific Homes CEO Stephen J. Scarborough has settled a dispute over his severance package with the Irvine, Calif.-based company, agreeing to a lump sum of $1 million in damages plus attorney's fees. More
Standard Pacific Homes has struck a new employment agreement with its COO Scott Stowell, reaffirming the long-time employee's place near the helm as the company re-invents itself under the control of MatlinPatterson Global Advisers. More
Among those seeking further compensation is former CEO Stephen Scarborough, who claims he is due $23 million in benefits. More
Nearly two years after firing its general counsel Kenneth J. Gary "for a pattern of personal conduct, which includes violations of company policies," Beazer Homes USA has hired a replacement. More
