Herman Trend Alert: Consumers Abandon ‘Green’ Standards to Save Money
An extensive survey conducted by Grail Research finds that almost two-thirds (65 percent) of consumers changed their green buying habits due to the “Great Recession.”
Herman Trend Alert: Employee Loyalty Declines Worldwide
Several recent studies have reinforced our belief that employee loyalty is declining around the world. The most recent evidence comes from the well-respected consultancy Mercer in its 2011 “What’s Working” survey released just last week.
Herman Trend Alert: Boomers Realigning Values
This realignment of values will have a wide-ranging impact on consumer goods and services, travel, tourism, home and real estate, health and wellness and politics and current affairs.
Herman Trend Alert: Sounding a Global Warning About Youth Unemployment Numbers
With a global population of 7 billion people, it is important to realize that more than 28 percent are between the ages of 15 and 24. Today, we highlight a significant societal problem: youth unemployment.
Herman Trend Alert: Consumers Worldwide Demand More Corporate Social Responsibility
Consumers report they are already voting with their wallets and loyalty to make these demands felt.
Herman Trend Alert: What the Increasing Numbers of Women Graduates Will Mean for Society
According to a recently published report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in 32 of the 34 countries that are members, more girls than boys now complete their secondary education.
Herman Trend Alert: High Growth Women Entrepreneurs Poised to Transform Economies
Women make up more than half of the planet, more than 50 percent of all new MBA graduates and more than half of (non-STEM) post-graduates as well. Women represent almost 50 percent of all PhDs and 48 percent of all entrepreneurs globally. Yet they represent fewer than 20 percent of high-growth CEOs and attract only 10 percent of venture capital dollars.
Herman Trend Alert: Increasing Workplace Stress is Hazardous to Health
Employees are working longer hours and enjoying it less.
Herman Trend Alert: Employers Cracking Down on Personal Use of Social Media
Social media has a tremendous power to create business, and it has the potential for creating public relations havoc. Employers across the globe face the challenging issue of controlling the use of social media in the workplace.
Herman Trend Alert: Trends in Benefits
Not surprisingly, the insecurity about the future of the global economy is affecting employers’ benefits offerings. According to a recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), uneven economic growth and related uncertainties about the nation’s fiscal health are having an impact on benefits offerings.
Herman Trend Alert: Reaching Wealthy Consumers
A new study, recently released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, reveals that higher-income consumers embrace digital media — and the advertising they find there.
Herman Trend Alert: Creativity — The Most Crucial Factor for Leadership Success
According to the 1,541 CEOs, general managers and senior public sector leaders around the world who were polled, creativity will be the No. 1 leadership competency going forward.