Keeping a job is not just about achieving targets

It is interesting to note that so many companies, chief executive officers, leaders in human resources and other experts spend so much time on the issue of employee retention. On the other hand, it is assumed that employees work at retaining their jobs. Keeping a job is not just about achieving targets but also about a lot of other things that...

The great crash of 2008 has pulled down the stocks of many companies to absurdly low levels. These stocks would do well if held over a long term. Andhra Sugars (ASL) is one. ASL has been reporting good growth in FY09. It reported a 24% rise in sales during the September quarter preceded by a 33% rise in the June quarter. Even its profitability has been very sound in the first two...