The last two years have seen a significant strengthening of industry regulation, across the world, aimed at bringing about greater corporate fairness and transparency in the way companies govern themselves.... read more →
Upon hearing the words "Chairman and CEO" you most likely would have thought you were meeting one individual. The role of Chairman had almost become a birthright of the Chief... 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 →
As internet job boards become increasingly popular, employment portals are looking to offer more than just job postings and a resume database. The best job boards incorporate value added services... read more →
When it comes to the recruiting process and the hiring of senior level executives within the chain restaurant industry I have found that many restaurant companies are not aware of... read more →
"2009 has turned out to be one of the most challenging years in the hotel business. Financing and debt related issues have affected almost every significant market in the world.... 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 →
Board directors have been looking forward to a break with 2010 seen as a transitional year and the beginnings of an economic turnaround. The industry continued to make some performance... 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 →