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4 Ways to Be a Better People Manager (and Books to Take You There)
In theory, management is simple. You find the best possible people, set them to work on their tasks, and stay the heck out of their way. In reality, things are a bit more complicated. Below, we’ll discuss a few of […]
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5 Recruiting Tips for Hiring the Best Developers
It’s never easy to assess a developer’s ability at the interview desk. Software engineering is complex, requiring a blend of technical expertise, experience, creativity, and flexibility. It’s a hard-to-find combination of skills that leave recruiters scrambling to come up with […]
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4 Simple Things You Should Do Every Sunday to Make Monday Easier
We’re all familiar with the Sunday Scaries™. That feeling we get when we realize our glorious weekend is almost over, and we’re staring down the barrel of a loaded work week. Yes, it’s a nasty feeling, and unless you really […]
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Career Lessons From Game of Thrones
If you haven’t been keeping up with “Game of Thrones”, you’re one of a select few. GoT has to be one of the most popular shows in HBO’s history, with new episodes drawing in tens of millions of viewers. Naturally, […]
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Is AI Really Artificial?
When the conversation turns to AI—artificial intelligence—most of us are happy to accept what we’re told without question. AI is purported to be the next big thing in software development; an almost mystic technology leveraging complicated algorithms and user input […]
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Is It Time for a Career Break?
All of us eventually reach a point in our careers where we’d like nothing more than a few days—or weeks—or months—off work. There are plenty of reasons why; you might have family issues to attend to, like a new baby. […]
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The Dark Side of Freelancing
There’s no doubt about it, freelancing can be a great thing for both workers and employees. It’s no surprise that the practice has taken off over the past decade, with over 57 million Americans now participating in the gig economy. […]
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How to Effectively Prioritize Work
Prioritizing work seems like the easiest thing in the world. Our jobs depend on it—so why do so few of us actually do it? Research shows that as many as 20 percent of adults could be called “chronic procrastinators.” We’re […]
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How Productive Are You Compared to Your Peers?
Ever wondered how those long hours you’re putting in stack up to your peers? Wonder no more. Productivity app RescueTime recently released a report assessing 185 million hours of work time logged through their app. The study incorporated data from […]
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What Jobs Will Decline In the Next Decade?
It’s no secret that some jobs out there won’t stand the test of time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has a full rundown of which jobs are disappearing the fastest, with a few usual suspects ranking near the top: Manufacturers, […]
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