Month: October 2009
Will Google Wave Work For You?
This post was meant to happen at least a week ago, but I simply got caught in the “current event” that is Google Wave. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Google Wave (and didn’t have or feel the need to sit through the 80 minute video when itRead More
How to Make Meetings Matter
Meetings: the bane of all self-confessed “busy people”. Unending exercises in monotony, sucking up precious time that could be better spent fixing bugs, designing applications, polishing pitches, writing reports – anything that involves actually working rather than sitting in a room (or on a call) staring into space. Considering howRead More
Cut Out the Clutter in Your Workflow
Working for a company that practically defines the term “Corporate America” for over 5 years, I’ve seen my fair share of ridiculous moments. I’m rarely surprised when I come across a person who appears to go out of their way to work harder, rather than smarter. This, of course, isRead More
Taboo but True: Rules of the Loo
I’ve started and stopped this article the way a 13 year-old boy, or anyone for that matter, dials (or texts?) a number in hopes of a first date. This is a difficult conversation that can no longer sit on the sidelines. I know you’re waiting for me to make theRead More
School Did Not Prepare You for Work
Congratulations! You’re out in the real world, living on your own, holding down your own job, building your career one day at a time. You made it through high school, through college, through the job hunt, and now you’re here: at work! But you’re not entirely comfortable, are you? SomethingRead More
Lunch Vacation: 5 Ways to Fully Enjoy Your Break
In today’s economy, more and more people are trying to save money and be more responsible with their finances. One of the easiest ways to do this is to bring a bag lunch to work instead of going out to eat. Now, if you’re like me, you’d rather not spendRead More