The relentless drive of capitalism would seem to be diametrically opposed to the Buddhist way of doing things, but Fred Tibbitts Junior, a global Wine and Spirits Consultant for national account hotel and restaurant chains based in Bangkok and New York, has managed to build a successful business without contradicting his Buddhist beliefs. Director magazine gets the low-down.
With over 28 years of diversified industry experience at the senior management level of multi-national corporations, Robert Bluett has a wealth of HR experience. In this column he looks at how good HR policy saves money.
Sickness, and the cost of illness, is a burden on business operations. While figures for Thailand are hard to come by, sickness absence costs the UK economy around GBP 13 billion per year, according to Bupa. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center’s Michael Moreton looks at what companies can do to make their staff better.
Budget cuts, mass retrenchment and downsizing have become buzz words in 2009 as the media reports an unending stream of doom and gloom. Regional expatriate havens Singapore and Hong Kong are likely to be hit hard but with foreign executives being first to go, but how does Thailand compare?
HR issues are high on boardroom agendas in 2009 but what options do you have? How can you cut costs while getting the best from your staff? Surendran Ramanathan from Hewitt Associates gives his take on how your company can build a successful HR strategy and how to make it work.
When you are looking for a highly skilled local executive, what are your options? Director talked to recruitment professionals in Thailand to find out how prepared the local workforce are, and if they are ready to step up.
Dr Detlef Reis, a man with boundless energy, both mentally and physically, talks to Director and explains why information is key and what we do with it crucial to our success. Director looks at how he mobilises creative thought.
Thinking smartly about how we run our business helps use the skills and talents of our staff more effectively, but first, as a leader, you must understand how you work best. Tim Hansen, Chief Coach of Success Development Group, explores how.
The relentless drive of capitalism would seem to be diametrically opposed to the Buddhist way of doing things, but Fred Tibbitts Junior, a global Wine and Spirits Consultant for national account hotel and restaurant chains based in Bangkok and New York, has managed to build a successful business without contradicting his Buddhist beliefs. Director magazine gets the low-down.
With over 28 years of diversified industry experience at the senior management level of multi-national corporations, Robert Bluett has a wealth of HR experience. In this column he looks at how good HR policy saves money.
