Board directors had another tough year in charting the course for publicly traded US hotel companies. Although the industry had some performance improvements, excess debt, capital constraints and political unrest... read more →
In an industry where retention is such a bug-bear, employee motivation is an ongoing priority. Generations X and Y now expect more reward than simply a salary cheque and end... read more →
You thought it was tough being the CEO of a bank these days; the casino industry has been just as brutal with bankruptcies and near failures abound. CEO pay has... read more →
The economic crisis has also caused a crisis in the board room. The scrutiny leveled at directors has never been more acute as shareholders ask tough questions about company strategy,... read more →
Our eighth annual study of best practices in the boardrooms of public gaming companies finds many firms that have responded to public (or regulatory) demand for accountability in corporate governance.... read more →
As corporations have come under increased public scrutiny in the economic downturn so too have boards come under heightened pressure to govern in a responsible manner. Outrage over topics such... read more →
In preparing each year for our US board performance survey, I often wonder if there will be anything new to discuss. After all, the SEC, White House, and Congress seem... read more →
If you try to put a finger on the lingering malaise in casual dining, you may wonder why the sector still employs so many so-called "leaders", yet winds up persistently... read more →
The world has just bid adieu to the Olympics, and London 2012 is now counting down to the Paralympic Games. Every street corner is bursting with Olympic spirit and the... read more →
One result of the current business climate in the hospitality industry is that there are a lot of people presently out of work. As companies have sought to reduce costs,... read more →