Reprinted by permission of BusinessWeek

SUCCESSION PLANNING
MANAGEMENT

How To Groom The Next Boss

Mohapatra's ascension at Quest Diagnostics will be the result of a meticulous process


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Once And Future Qualcomm

When Irwin Jacobs eventually retires, will son Paul win his bid for the corner office?


IN BOX

Preparing for a Generational Shift

In businesses large and small, greying boom boomers are approaching retirement age. That means grooming new leaders to fill their shoes


RETIREES RE-ENTERING WORKFORCE
2004 RETIREMENT GUIDE

Getting Psyched To Retire

A financial plan isn't enough. You'll need to be ready emotionally as well.


OUTSOURCING
GROWING CONCERNS

Doing a Number on Outsourcing Statistics

Labor Dept. estimates of U.S. jobs shipped overseas are laughably divorced from the reality. That's why a SBA research project is so important


ASIAN BUSINESS

Now It's Bombay Calling The U.S.

Indian companies are buying North American outsourcers


TECH KNOWLEDGE

Outsourcing's Newest Niche

Affiliated Computer Services has positioned itself to reap some of the biggest gains from the trend to farm out back-office work


NEWS ANALYSIS

India's Outsourcers Turn West

Aiming to expand their reach and customer base, they're buying U.S. and European companies -- often hiring more workers there


SPECIAL REPORT: CEBIT 2004

A Growing Appetite for Offshoring

Forrester Research's data show current U.S. job exports are higher than expected, although its long-term prediction remains steady


SPECIAL REPORT: A CEO'S GUIDE TO TECHNOLOGY

The Let-Someone-Else-Do-It Strategy

Outsourcing tech functions can be a big money-saver. Just don't ignore the hidden costs, oversight issues, and other pitfalls


EUROPEAN BUSINESS

Outsourcing's Russian Front

High skills and low turnover could make Russia a programming player


SOUND MONEY

The Global Payoff from Outsourcing

Intensely criticized in the U.S. these days, the practice offers a wide range of potential benefits to people around the world


GROWING CONCERNS

Misadventures in Indian Outsourcing

This Massachusetts software startup was no neophyte, yet two attempts to save money by going abroad failed. Result: Code made in the U.S.A.


SPECIAL REPORT: WHERE ARE THE JOBS?

Where Are The Jobs?

Economic growth is very strong, but America isn't generating enough jobs. Many blame outsourcing. The truth is a lot more complicated


COVER STORY

The Rise Of India

Growth is only just starting, but the country's brainpower is already reshaping Corporate America



AGING WORKFORCE
PENSIONS
SOCIAL ISSUES/COMMENTARY

The Case Of The Vanishing 401(k)s

Are workers' suits over retirement plans forcing Corporate America to improve them?


2004 RETIREMENT GUIDE

No Need To Hit The Panic Button

Sure, saving for retirement seems daunting. But follow a few basics, and you'll have enough cash to bring your dreams to life.


COVER STORY

The Benefits Trap

Old-line companies have pledged a trillion dollars to retirees. Now they're struggling to compete with new rivals, and many can't pay the bill.


401(k)s
YOUR RETIREMENT

The 401(k)'s Twin Villains

Too many workers have no plan, and many others aren't contributing enough, says Ernst & Young's William Arnone


CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
SOCIAL ISSUES

Global Compact, Little Impact

Four years in, the U.N.'s voluntary corporate responsibility plan is falling short


SOCIAL ISSUES

Raising the Bar for Corporate Behavior

Says Georg Kell of the U.N. Global Compact: "We want to get companies where the issues are most neglected into the movement"


AGE DISCRIMINATION
GROWING CONCERNS

The Hazards of Hiring in Hard Times

Innocence is no protection if a laid-off employee charges discrimination. Recruiting with care is the best antidote to big legal bills


CAREERS

What's Age Got to Do with It?

Plenty. Age-discrimination complaints are on the rise, and with the baby boomers graying, the problem will only increase



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