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J&J CEO Weldon Is Out
Johnson & Johnson picked Alex Gorsky to be its next chief executive. He will take over from longtime leader William Weldon in April.
AT&T’s Chief Pays for Big Deal’s Failure
AT&T's failed $39 billion bid for T-Mobile USA cost the telecommunications giant $4 billion in assets and cash. It also cost CEO Randall Stephenson.
You’re the Boss Blog: Drilling Down: How Businesses Use Google+
Sony Has High Hopes for Vita’s U.S. Launch
Andrew House, global chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment discusses the Vita, PlayStation's future and the company's growing list of competitors.
You’re the Boss Blog: Assessing the Web Presence of the Republican Presidential Candidates
Yum’s CEO Serves Up New Taco, Growth Plans
Yum's David Novak on how the restaurant giant is reinventing the taco, which international markets hold the most promise, and how it is repositioning its KFC brand in the U.S.
You’re the Boss Blog: A Customer Loyalty Program (From Some of the Folks Who Brought You Groupon)
SEC Warns Ex-Bond Highflier
Alexander Rekeda, who led Japanese bank Mizuho Financial Group's charge into the then-red-hot business of U.S. subprime debt in 2006, was warned by the SEC in October that he faces the potential charges.
Co-Workers Change Places
Some businesses are giving employees the chance to complete a stint in a different department or temporarily swap places with a colleague overseas to help sharpen skills and stay motivated.