Improving MBAs after economic downturn
– 28th Jan 2010
Jeanette Purcell, chief executive, Association of MBAs talks about the economic downturn and how it was was widely considered to have revealed some shortcomings in what is taught at business schools.
Lack of Work-Life Balance has significant risks to the organisation; including loss of productivity, poor health, and higher absenteeism. By offering flexible work arrangements to employees can help companies navigate the troubled times. By offering periods of unpaid leave or options to work part-time, companies may be able to avoid massive retrenchment and still retain their talented employees.