Managing in Tough Times: Advice for Business and HR Leaders

The financial crisis is confronting corporate leaders with a fresh set of challenges and risks on many fronts, ranging from cost containment to talent management. A Towers Perrin white paper offers some practical advice your organization can follow to keep top performers on task and connected to the long-term agenda.

Towers Perrin Leaders Offer Dos and Don'ts to Help Navigate Global Financial Crisis

In a call with clients, Towers Perrin leaders offered ideas on what your organization should and should not do in response to the economic downturn. Excerpts of what they said about the role of leadership, retirement plans, reward strategies and other topics are now available in podcasts on our Web site.

Financial Rescue Bill Raises Thorny Issues in Setting New Restrictions on Executive Pay

Sweeping new restrictions on executive pay programs are suddenly a reality as a result of the financial rescue legislation. While the rules are aimed at banks and other financial institutions, they raise a lot of unanswered questions, and a broader set of restrictions could be on the way.

Panelists in New York Agree Green Initiatives Remain Critical

The business case for green initiatives remains a compelling one for companies today despite the onslaught of problems arising from the financial crisis, according to a panel of experts who spoke to Towers Perrin guests at a dinner in New York City.

Global News Briefs  

United States:

• Government Announces Key 2009 Benefit Numbers
• IRS Releases 2009 Limits for Transportation, Other Benefits
• Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage
• Final Regulations Issued on Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act
• Massachusetts Approves Revisions to Minimum Creditable Coverage Guidance