The winds of economic turmoil have wreaked havoc on the public and private sectors. Business growth essentially went cold in a sudden and catastrophic upheaval. Programs and projects that were funded and planned were canceled in a reaction to the new global business reality. The titans of American industry,...

Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs against employees’ rights, says employment lawyer Luke Connolly. Employers can, understandably, become frustrated when they have a role vacant due to an employee’s illness and...

by Deanna Hartley Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd made headlines early this month when he resigned over a sexual harassment allegation. Also making headlines is the fact that HP has no clear successor for Hurd, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The tech conglomerate isn’t alone....