Recently, the Institute for Corporate Productivity published a study surveying some of the top companies and people in the fields of management and innovation. 1  They examined some of the best people management practices at organizations known for innovation and found several ways that those companies develop and manage their human capital.
Birth Flowers for February - Iris. February's birth flower is the Iris, a flower with a name which originates from the Greek word for 'rainbow.' Irises are thought to represent valour, wisdom, friendship and hope. A bouquet of irises is therefore the perfect birthday gift for a dear friend or sagacious relative. Birth Flowers for March - Daffodil
As a purple gemstone, I am known as Amethyst, and I was treasured by the Roman gods as a talisman to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus. In my golden form, Citrine, the ancients revered me as a gift of the sun and a powerful antidote to the viper's venom. Amethyst, the traditional birthstone for the month of February, is available in small and large sizes, although as with all gemstones, very large sizes in rich, deep colors have always been rare.