Might efficiency be the enemy of productivity?I’m a bit of a contrarian at heart, especially when it comes to received wisdom on business. You know, how businesses should and shouldn’t…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
Tails can wag dogsTrouble is brewing in the corporate corridors of power. Societal expectations on the role of business to do the right thing have risen…Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021
A Vision for Good GrowthThere are definitely pros and cons of living in Switzerland. The flag for example is a big plus (apologies, I couldn’t resist that one)…Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
Vexed about the VaxThere are relatively few times when old age is actually an advantage. One such example is that it nudges you ahead in the queue for the…May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Fab(er) news: Danone’s CEO just got sackedNo, I was not at all happy to read the headlines two weeks agoApr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Is the Corporate Union making a comeback?It was back in the summer of 2018 that I first got excited about the latent potential of employee activism. In the June 2018 Bullog I…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Casino Capitalism: Is it time to Stop the Games and play for real?The myriad shortcomings of global capitalism is a recurring theme these monthly epistles. I often say that I’m not anti-business — just…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Brake or Break? A new pace for business in the new yearEven if you’re not a huge fan of Formula One racing, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill and excitement of watching the skilful Lewis…Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021
The Swiss DichotomySwitzerland is something of a dichotomy for me. I’ve now lived in the country for more than a decade, but still struggle with coming to…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020