July 2008

Been offered a voluntary buyout and you’re wondering whether to take it? If you’re within five years of retirement: absolutely. If you’ve been recently passed over for a promotion: probably… …The time before you accept (or reject) a buyout is when you have the most power. Buyouts are generally negotiable. …

As U.S. automakers announce plant closings, layoffs and product realignments, questions are have surfaced about the Detroit Three’s impact on the U.S. manufacturing industry and, sadly, the future of auto plant employees and executives. Rich Folts, a partner at executive search firm Battalia Winston who specializes …

First manufacturers moved their operations to China. Lower wages and government incentives helped China become a key destination for manufacturing. With a large labor pool, it served as the low cost option. However, after the manufacturing boom, the country’s raw materials and labor costs have gone …

Executive search firm Battalia Winston has added Nancy Schlenger as a vice president in its New York office. Ms. Schlenger offers expertise in recruiting C-suite, general counsel, chief marketing and business development executives, as well as diversity and inclusion directors for not-for-profit organizations and AmLaw 100 law firms. Ms. Schlenger …

I’ve opened up my mailbag and there seems to be a theme of two extremes among some job seekers in today’s economy — those who want to leave the country, and those who want to get closer to home… …If you’re intrigued by the idea of working …

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc (nyse: LEH – news – people ) is paying employees more stock and less cash this year, a company memo said Wednesday, as the money-losing bank looks to hold onto employees and rein in spending. The bank granted employees a special equity award July 1, which signaled to …