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
The Emerald is a member of the Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) family. The crystal structure of the emerald, the February birthstone, is hexagonal. Elements of chromium in the crystal produce the color, whilst inclusions in the stone create what is called the jardin, or garden, of the emerald. For those who were born in the month of May the Emerald is the traditional birthstone.