HBR on retaining talent: “Feeling special is more important to talent than compensation is…When it comes to managing star employees, the secret to success is making them feel like valued individuals—not like members of a group, no matter how elite.”
Arnold Kling: “My theory is that the political process preys on fear. A politician identifies something that constituents might perceive as a threat. Next, the politician “markets” the threat, playing up its importance. Then, the politician says, “If you are afraid of this threat, then vote for me.” The politician’s proposal for addressing the threat typically involves expanded government activity, which often does more harm than good. Rinse, soak, repeat.”
Mint: “Only 18.6% of working-age women in India participate in the labour force, three times lower than men, says the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2020. According to the World Bank, Indian women’s participation in the formal economy is among the lowest in the world—only parts of the Arab world fare worse. Even as the economy has grown, educational attainment has increased, and fertility rates have fallen, and women are not participating in the formal economy. In fact, their participation is declining.”
