Not to long ago Eastern Asia's economy was lauded as a financial miracle. Foreign business leaders and academic's admired and studied the concept of Guanxi, (cooperation through personal networking). Then... read more →
The past year was another busy one in the gaming industry with Macau surpassing Las Vegas as the top gambling market in the world and international expansion of U.S.-based companies... read more →
For many gaming executives, bonus checks are coming soon. The annual bonus is an indispensable motivator, which can tie executive pay to the financial performance of the company. That being... read more →
The casino industry is much the same as it was in 2009 as the impact of the recession has been deeper and the recovery slower than most analysts expected. Consumer... read more →
The current recession will deliver a heavy blow to the restaurant industry and therefore force executives to alter their strategic mindset. CEOs must be nimble during these tough times, staying... read more →
Due to recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) changes public compensation data for executive officers has become more transparent than ever. In late 2006 the SEC raised the bar by... read more →
Just when you thought that nothing else could be written about CEO pay, the financial crisis brought it back to the forefront. Shareholders and legislators screamed about pay-for-performance like never... read more →
Consolidation continues to be the buzzword in the gaming industry. The past three years have seen the field of public gaming companies dwindle from 60 in 2001, to 45 in... read more →
Last year, the trend towards private equity was the hot topic in the hotel industry. This year the focus is on the economy. The hospitality industry has undoubtedly been affected... 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 →