Science shows that just being in a boardroom can suck a person’s brainpower. In nature, however, distractions disappear. In Palo Alto, execs walk it out.

There are actually 13 signs that an employee is about to quit. But there’s good news, too. And you can head it off and keep that high-performing employee.

Based on economist Brian Beaulieu's predictions and a survey of PEI members, next year looks good for manufacturers and distributors — no matter who wins the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election.