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Apr 18, 2009
Regulars
How much control do we really have over the decisions we make? Not much, says a new book by Dan Ariely
Cover Story
25 Companies that kept employees smiling even in the slowdown
The downturn is taking its toll and layoffs are common.But the 25 Outlook Business-Hewitt Associates Best Employers are finding smart ways to keep workforce morale high
It’s no accident that people like working for them. It’s no accident that they are coping with the downturn better. Five practices that make them Best Employers
How 25 winners were picked from 230 companies that took part in the study
It’s a bleak market characterised by layoffs and freeze on recruitments. Still, there are companies that have situations vacant—by the thousands
Legally, the ‘hire and fire’ doctrine doesn’t apply to India. Practically, though, it does
Ten things to do when there’s less work in the office and more time on your hands
Interviews
John Krenicki, Vice-Chairman, President & CEO, GE Energy Infrastructure
Automobiles
Tata Motors' ingenious Nano booking scheme should fix its cash crunch this year
Sport
The hop to South Africa would have been a setback for the franchises. But with the new, improved TV deal, they are back on the ball
Rural economy 
The slowdown in only in big cities. The hinterland is still spending. And marketers have caught on
Life
Meet Arun Alagappan, the horse aficio nado.
Take One
The imbroglio over the Tatas’ Dhamra port in Orissa shows why coastal development needs an integrated approach
A desire to usher in change has made Captain Gopinath and Meera Sanyal contest the polls. But will their reputations as corporate leaders help them at the hustings?
Finally, stock markets around the world saw a rebound, sparking off a flurry of optimistic views from pundits
He has one of the most unenviable jobs in the world, but he has the skills to turn Citi around—if he can hold on to his job
Contract renegotiations are likely to dent India’s outsourcing dreams
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