I think that acts of charity, compassion, and creative generosity may resonate with investors increasingly drawn to socially responsible investing when the pandemic comes to an end. Read the full article on CNBC.com
When investors lose faith in management teams after debacles or scandals, they may put stocks of these companies in the “penalty box.” Boeing, Wells Fargo, Facebook and Equifax are cases in point. Read Kari’s full article on CNBC.com
Aureus was recently informed that we were ranked #25 on Forbes’ most recent list of top RIAs by AUM. The RIA Channel is an independent RIA database firm that sourced data from the SEC using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. We are honored to make the list and believe this is a testament to the excellent…
We all make mistakes–we’re human, after all. But, what happens when we ignore the mistakes our coworkers and the people who work for and with us make? Read the full article in Inc. Magazine
In this article, The Economist highlights the evolving form of the conglomerate as traditional industrial conglomerates break up, tech firms are bulking up. Click here to read the full article in The Economist
“Last year I decided it was time to shake things up at our investment management company. After 12 years as president and then CEO, I thought it was time to shift some of my responsibilities to my partners.” In my most recent HBR post, I discuss the difficult process of preparing Aureus for an eventual CEO transition. Read…
I offer my thoughts on the #metoo movement from the perspective of a small business owner. In light of the fact that many small businesses operate without an official HR department, issues may arise without proactively leadership. Read the full article in The Harvard Business Review
We are finally seeing articles about how higher costs for labor, commodities, and raw materials are affecting companies. It’s likely that earnings expectations were just too rosy and the market has adjusted to a more realistic outlook on profit margins. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal
By Karen Firestone This article was originally posted on The Harvard Business Review – read the original article by clicking here Starting a new business involves a host of challenges, and chief among them is knowing what to spend your money on—and how much to spend. You have to consider salaries, marketing budget, office size,…
I offer my (different) perspective on sexual harassment – it isn’t just about men. Women should review their behavior too. Read my thoughts on CNBC here