Manufacturing

Many CFOs skip vacations
Nearly one in three chief financial officers are forgoing vacations in these tough financial times to stay at work and tend to business, according to a new survey by Robert Half International. (3/1/2010)

Change is inevitable: How to handle it
It is not always as simple as it may seem to evaluate whether a change had the expected results or if it needs modification. Here are some questions to consider to help you review a change made by your company. (2/15/2010)

Preventing employee injuries pays off
Back injuries account for nearly 20 percent of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace. They cost the nation an estimated $20 billion to $50 billion per year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The average cost of a low-back-associated workers’ compensation claim is nearly $8,500. Clearly, anything you can do as an employer to reduce these risks among your employees is well worth the effort. (2/2/2010)

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