April 30, 2008
Written by: Johanna Schneider
It appears that the world, once again, is slowly starting to assume a sphere-like shape. With a few rough edges, of course. A once level-playing field of commerce and competition is being supplanted by barriers and nationalism as international...
April 22, 2008
Written by: Johanna Schneider
Maybe Jim Henson's amphibian had it right. As one of Business Roundtable's members noted recently, "Sustainability is a journey, not a destination." Beyond Earth Day, more and more companies are seeking to be a part of the solution to bettering society...
April 15, 2008
Written by: Johanna Schneider
A career switch from factory floor to desk job might seem like a daunting (perhaps unattainable) leap for many. Yet for one individual who did just that, the move--while still challenging--was not insurmountable. A variety of factors helped aid Christopher Pearsall...
April 10, 2008
Written by: Johanna Schneider
It's the same, steady tune. Business Roundtable member companies remain unchanged--since last December--in their outlook on expectations for sales, capital expenditures and employment over the next six months. Our forward-looking survey, released on a quarterly basis, also notes that despite the...