Description: This article notes the growing strength of the European Union and how European companies own many well know U.S. companies including insurance companies. The EU is also leading the way on international accounting standards.

Description: The author notes the changes in the marketplace and the actuarial profession over the last 20 years as a result of technology and demographic changes.

Description: How to help your brain to focus and avoid making stupid mistakes.

Description: The reviewer thought this quick read was well worth the trip to the library which contained common sense, simplistic messages. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: The authors suggest that mastering 'star performer' skills and work strategies is simply a matter of learning and practicing the outlined techniques. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: The author makes a call for volunteers to the Management and Personal Development Section, reminding members to vote in the upcoming section election, and to consider running in future elections as well as to consider other volunteer activities. The benefits of volunteering are discussed. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.

Description: This article presents a hypothetical situation about a company actuary doing financial reporting and a consultant, and asks for feedback from the readers.

Description: This article is about how times are changing and we must adapt and keep up as individuals, professionals, and companies

Description: The author lists six commonplace boorish behaviors found in the workplace. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: The author encourages community volunteer involvement to help boost careers and build skills that can be used throughout life.