National Security & Foreign Relations

Of all the qualities needed for leadership, only one is indispensable – courage. Without it, all the others are more or less useless. Courage has been shown by all who we recognise as...

In 2007, there were 5,488 fatal workplace injuries. Investing in safety resources can save not only your budget by avoiding fines and loss costs, but may save your workers' lives.

Apparently, the TSA feels as though the airlines cannot be trusted and would probably allow a terrorist to fly, just to collect the ticket and baggage fees from him/her. Who knows, given the...

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano seeks to target the root cause of illegal immigration through efforts that identify offending employers.

Every citizen of this country should own a passport, and every citizen of this country who travels should carry that passport with them.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that per-operative planning meetings - short and just prior to surgery - improve staff performance and patient outcomes. These types...

It will be a long, hot summer for thousands of small suppliers as they attempt to weather GM's bankruptcy.

Hoover's Editors scoured a recent survey of college graduate dream jobs to see if the companies are even hiring.

In many ways, generation Y military veterans are like those who served their country before them. In other ways, they are different. They are however, potentially good employees who should be considered because...

Reductions in force (RIF) can cost more money than they save if litigation landmines are not defused in advance. The following six best practice tips should be a part of every manager’s toolkit....

As globalization drives students, workers, and entrepreneurs to havens of opportunity and prosperity, the old saying about the United States being a "melting pot", or "salad bowl", or even "mosaic of diversity", still...

Are you hungry enough to take that extra step to get your company moving one more rung up the ladder?

Ten Rules for Muddling Through

Earlier this week I posted part one in this two-part overview of the federal regulations that impact restaurateurs and links to where you’ll find more guidance. This second post focuses on how your...

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) companies that hire veterans can now take a tax credit of $2,400 per veteran who meets the qualifications. In addition to the economic...

A few weeks ago I was invited to moderated the NY IT SMB User Meet Up Group, led by Mor Sela of ProCompare.com. The group of about 15 IT professionals had a wide...