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Competition VS Interdependence
Competition is essential for business success. At the same time, internal competition damages your group intelligence, retards your growth and disrupts team morale. In this article, we explore what interdependent processes and leadership practices can do for your team.
Sexual Harassment victim wins $100,000 in damages
A trainee neurosurgeon has been awarded $100,000 in damages after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found that she was sexually harassed by a doctor during the course of her employment.
There's a New Sheriff in Town... and She's Taking No Prisoners!
With an effective date of July 13, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature last month passed a rigid new law, the effect of which will automatically triple the damages, plus add court costs and attorney fees, for employees who win payment of wage disputes against their employers.

How Downsizing Damages Trust
How you handle downsizing either reinforces corporate congruency or breaks it along with perceived integrity, reliability and fairness, which in turn damages trust. This article offers two suggestions on how to repair workforce trust and explains the productivity cost of not doing so.
Giving money to adult kids
‘To give or not to give' is the age-old question that parents of adult children often contemplate. When I am asked for advice on this topic my response is always the same: ‘neither a lender nor a borrower be' especially when it comes to family and friends. In my experience, the costs far exceed the monetary value given, as relationships tend to suffer irreparable damages.
Why Rewards Cause Problems #4: Rewards Ignore Reasons
Rewards administered with a heavy hand can feel punitive because they do not take into account the reasons why performance is at a particular level. This often occurs in Performance Management circles where the remuneration is locked in to a particular level. The attached article looks into this aspect of giving rewards.
6 Most Common Car Insurance Misconceptions
Most people take advice from their families, friends, and coworkers on everything from relationships to finances. Unfortunately, with every good bit of advice, there is usually a few bad tips thrown into the mix. This is why it is important to get the facts, instead of becoming a believer of one or more of these six common car insurance misconceptions: 1. Many people believe that if they allow a friend or family member drive their vehicle, that he or she will be held responsible for any damages that may occur if they get into an accident. However, this is not the case. Even if another individual is driving a car, the owner of the vehicle is responsible for any damages that occur. This means that the owner of the car will have to go through their insurance company to have the car fixed, which may increase their monthly premiums. 2. W
Rendering Consequential and Incidental Damage Limitations
This article examines the situation in which a non-consumer purchases a product from a manufacturer who has explicitly stated that no consequential and incidental damages will be paid if there is any defect or other problem with its product. The article posits that the purchaser has or is considering suing the manufacturer for his damages.
8 Be-Attitudes of Holding People Accountable
The phrase "We've got to hold our people accountable" is uttered in every organization every day. The sad thing is that, in most cases, it carries a negative connotation. It means, "We need to catch our people doing wrong things and tell them those behaviors are not acceptable." I believe we can change the meaning of holding people accountable to one that is more balanced and not nearly as punitive. It is not just a matter of spin, it is a matter of attitude. I have a set of eight "Be-Attitudes" that can make a big difference if they are consistently applied.

Renewing Limited Government: Litigation
You can't convince me that tort reform can't be successful in America. You can't tell me that damages can't be limited without limiting the true freedom of Americans. And if you could institute such limits, the overall society would greatly benefit from the added freedom enjoyed by the marketplace....
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