Job No. 1 for Larry Page: Halt Google’s Brain Drain

When Google co-founder Larry Page replaces Eric Schmidt as CEO, he’ll have a host of things to worry about: ad revenues, growth, Facebook, privacy concerns and just how to get the company’s rebel groove back. But first on his a…

Top 10 Challenges for CEOs in 2011

With the recession over — in a sense, anyway — many CEOs are happy to be standing. And after three tumultuous years, some are even cautiously optimistic. But 2011 is sure to present a whole new set of obstacles for corporate …

Big Wall Street Bonuses Carry a Hidden Cost for Society

Though most Americans wish that Congress would rein in excessive pay on Wall Street, that won’t happen while the huge campaign contributions keep flowing. And the financial industry’s big money shell game drains away something …

Google’s Talent Drain: Why Its Best Brains Are Bolting

Watching which way the talent is flowing in Silicon Valley can tell investors a lot. Even if a big brain drain isn’t a sure death knell for a major player, it can’t be ignored. And during the last couple of years, a lot of tale…