2009 was not an easy year for anyone. Across Europe, the hotel industry saw operators slashing room rates and desperately trying to replace the sudden absence of corporate demand with... 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 →
The traditional blocking and tackling responsibilities of corporate human resource departments have evolved even further over the past decade with the advent of new technologies. The focus on employee training,... 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 →
The gaming industry, despite it's opponents and detractors, just continues to grow. The Governor of California is enabling further growth and expansion of Native American casinos, while numerous eastern states... read more →