Tobias Preston
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Tobias Preston commented on What Your HR Department Can Learn From Jazz on June 5, 2009, 10:55 AM
The case for multiculturalism has never been explained this coherently. It's incredible that there is even still a debate about the benefits of a diverse workforce and argument over whether it makes sense to let women re-enter professions--at the same level--after they leave to have children. Hopefully Dr. Hewlett's videos will put an end to any further confusion. Diversity and equality make companies work better!
Tobias Preston commented on Lenny Mendonca: How Can You Make The Most Of Technological Revolution? on June 3, 2009, 5:47 PM
It's difficult not to be excited about the new levels of transparency that the internet is bringing to organizations both public and private. It gives hope for global democracy, better outcomes in healthcare, and the potential for the end of corruption and global prosperity.
Tobias Preston commented on Tom Stemberg: How Do You Succeed In Business During a Recession? on June 3, 2009, 5:39 PM
This is an inspirational video and one that is especially appropriate for our time. The cliché that crisis=opportunity is hard to take seriously in a practical sense, but this video explains exactly what kinds of real-world opportunities are available in this market.
Tobias Preston commented on Sharp Ways to Cut Costs on June 5, 2009, 11:04 AM
It's always difficult to fire employees, but Michael Beer delivers some creative solutions for how to do it smartly and humanely. And he even has some ideas for why you might not have to do it at all.