Few industries have been spared from these tough economic times. Executives around the world are facing difficult decisions everyday involving lay-offs, pay cuts and managing a workforce that is constantly under threat. A McKinsey Quarterly opinion piece “Good boss, bad times” caught my interest with some useful tips for today’s leaders. McKinsey interviewed Robert Sutton, noted author and management professor from the Stanford Graduate School of Engineering.

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In a recent report by the Australian Institute of Management, 81% of companies said investing in employee development and retention will benefit their organisations in the medium-term. The question is … will they actually commit to the investment? At the top of the list of budget cuts for most companies in these uncertain times is marketing and training. So, while companies may ‘believe’ investment in development will return a benefit.

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If you wish to upscale your business, then purchase corporate gifts and build healthy working relations with your employees and clients.

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The profile of the 552 affluent men and women in the national survey sample is: $304,000 average household income. Men were asked to provide a price (median value shown in parenthesis) and a brand for a business suit ($500), shoes ($200) to go with the business suit, dress shirt ($75) to go with the business suit.

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