motivation

5 Employee Motivation Myths Debunked

1 Jul 2009 05:28:01 GMT

1. Money motivates. Of course, if you pay some enough money, they will do almost any job. And when you give bonuses to reward past behavior, the recipients are usually very happy (unless they were expecting a larger bonus). The staff does a better job following the glow that accompanies added money.

5 Employee Motivation Myths Debunked

22 Jun 2009 03:11:39 GMT

Recognition--not money--is the real motivator in a down economy. Business owners need to ensure that their employees are productive and eager to do the best job possible--this is especially true during today鈥檚 challenging economic times.

Cheap Ways to Motivate Your Team

6 May 2009 01:07:26 GMT

In a recession, keeping morale high is essential. To grow during the sagging economy, Blue Fountain Media first needed to motivate its employees. Without spending a dime, the New York City-based website design and marketing firm launched a public recognition forum for its valuable team members.

Indonesia fin min: no political motives to save bank

15 Sep 2009 10:37:21 GMT

JAKARTA, Sept 15 - Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday there were no political motives behind the government's decision to save Bank Century and it was aimed at avoiding systemic risks...

Stop Motivating Your Employees!

20 May 2009 02:59:49 GMT

Stop motivating your employees! Instead, work to keep them from being demotivated.

Steel industry "recovery"motive force: the surging imported coking coal

22 Jul 2009 06:34:28 GMT

July 22 MetalBiz--The recovery in steel industry has transferred to the upstream coke industry. "The coking coal importing, suspending for 3 years, is resumed in March this year...

5 Employee Motivation Myths Debunked

25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Business owners need to ensure that their employees are productive and eager to do the best job possible--this is especially true during today鈥檚 challenging economic times. Yet every industry and every organization has people who simply do not produce work in the quality that they are capable of providing. That can create costly problems for a manager.

Experts question motives of Russian bidders for Opel

6 May 2009 01:43:36 GMT

MOSCOW, May 5 - Russia's debt-laden car maker GAZ is in no position to help bid for a stake in Opel, while Sberbank would only be involved as a Kremlin surrogate, informed sources and analysts...

Motive in Madoff case murky as expected plea nears

11 Mar 2009 02:14:40 GMT

NEW YORK, March 10 - The U.S. government has brought a massive case against Bernard Madoff, chronicling 11 crimes he is accused of committing over more than 20 years, but prosecutors still have not clearly...

UPDATE 2-New US guidelines: routine mammograms start at 50

17 Nov 2009 00:00:50 GMT

* Older women need screening every other year-U.S. panel * Critics say changes mean more breast cancer deaths * Doctors worry health reform, not saving lives, a motive (Adds comments from cancer groups) CHICAGO, Nov...

RPT-FEATURE-For cashmere capitalist, dignity is bottom line

11 Nov 2009 07:06:02 GMT

* Luxury cashmere firm run on "human" principles * Managing growth despite sector slowdown * Founder blends spirit of capitalism with philosophy SOLOMEO, Italy, Nov 11 - Motivated at age 15 by the tears in...

FEATURE-For cashmere capitalist, dignity is bottom line

11 Nov 2009 01:56:12 GMT

Nicole Kidman Champions Women's Rights

23 Oct 2009 02:23:43 GMT

What was her motivation to testify on Capitol Hill this week? Does it matter?

Tianneng Power to raise up to HK$280 mln

9 Oct 2009 04:19:30 GMT

Tianneng Power International Ltd<0819>, which is engaged in producing motive battery products, has announced that it plans to issue up to 80 million shares for HK$280 million at most, sources reported. In the issuance, the firm's major shareholder Prime Leader and some related shareholders will jointly sell...

Look Like a Multimillion Dollar Brand

16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

In today鈥檚 cluttered, hypercompetitive marketplace your business can鈥檛 afford to make a poor first impression. Every touch point that leads to your company needs to impress, motivate and inspire a prospective customer.

UPDATE 1-Indonesia fin min defends saving bank last year

15 Sep 2009 12:17:23 GMT

JAKARTA, Sept 15 - Indonesia's finance minister said on Tuesday there were no political motives behind the government's decision to save Bank Century and it was aimed at avoiding systemic risks in the bank...

Getting More from Your Employees

14 Sep 2009 08:01:20 GMT

If you think your workers are motivated without consequences, think again. Being a good leader means providing checks and balances.

SH relaxes approval authority of foreign-invested projects

23 Jul 2009 06:02:01 GMT

Shanghai's district- and county-level commissions of commerce will have the authority to approve foreign-funded projects worth less than $100 million from August 1, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce announced Tuesday. The transfer of power signals the commission's intent to motivate a...

FEATURE-Asia's beverage sector fizzes despite downturn

20 Jul 2009 01:13:23 GMT

SINGAPORE, July 20 - The crowds drinking beer in the bustling bars of Mumbai and Shanghai underscore the motive behind a flurry of recent merger and acquisition activity in Asia, with forecasts of strong growth...

FACTBOX-Papal encyclicals on social issues

7 Jul 2009 10:10:56 GMT

VATICAN CITY, July 7 - Pope Benedict's encyclical "Charity in Truth" is the latest in a long line of papal documents that criticise unbridled capitalism and stress human welfare and solidarity over the profit motive....

Wal-Mart Allies With The Left

6 Jul 2009 08:32:01 GMT

Behind the bipartisan motives for employer-provided health insurance. On Tuesday the CEO of Wal-Mart, long the b锚te noire of the American left, issued a joint statement with SEIU head Andy Stern and Center for American Progress President John Podesta, two close allies of Barack Obama, supporting the administration's health reform efforts.

China defends M&A policy towards foreign investors

6 Jul 2009 00:49:07 GMT

* Wider public, national concerns take priority * Chinese firms need to explain investment motives better BEIJING, July 4 - China said on Saturday its policy toward foreign acquisitions of domestic firms was fair, explaining...

Preparing For A Modest Recovery

3 Jul 2009 07:05:19 GMT

Marketers need to motivate consumers. There is a lot of talk about "green shoots" lately. Is prosperity just around the corner, or is the worst still ahead?

The Quality-Control Myth

22 Jun 2009 03:25:21 GMT

Use motivated and committed management to maintain the value of your franchise system.

The Inside Joke On Leadership

10 Jun 2009 06:11:23 GMT

Apparently executives can learn a lot from stand-up comedians. LONDON -- When the troops are being difficult, money's tight and no one is motivated, struggling managers sometimes conjure up a role model like Michael Dell or Jeffrey Immelt for inspiration. But Jay Leno?

Marketing And Sales: Integrate And Prosper

9 Jun 2009 09:47:51 GMT

Cross-department collaboration is the key to motivating employees and driving revenue...

UPDATE 2-Green industry demands low-carbon dollars

27 May 2009 01:38:23 GMT

* Pro-green business says needs low-carbon support * Some execs doubt big oil motives, whether need handouts COPENHAGEN, May 26 - Top executives from companies likely to win from climate change policies demanded on Tuesday...

UPDATE 1-Green industry demands low-carbon dollars

27 May 2009 01:32:56 GMT

* Pro-green business says needs low-carbon support * Some execs doubt big oil motives, whether need handouts (Updates with Danish Prime Minister, final statement) COPENHAGEN, May 26 - Top executives from companies likely to win...

"Green" industry demands low-carbon dollars

27 May 2009 01:26:21 GMT

* Pro-green business says needs low-carbon support * Some execs doubt big oil motives, whether need handouts COPENHAGEN, May 26 - Top executives from utilities, electric car, solar and wind power companies demanded on Tuesday...

Team-Building With a Purpose

20 Apr 2009 05:44:18 GMT

Savvy entrepreneurs design team bonding programs that keep their employees motivated.