The job search is moving from art form to science. With the changes in the job market, plus how companies are posting for positions, what you did in 2001 to find a job won’t work in 2010. Or, at least, not work as well. Cubicle Warriors know that when you have six people competing for… Continue Reading
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Breakthroughs come when pressure is highest
One of the fascinating aspects of business is how innovation occurs. Not that I’m in it for the products and services that companies inovate. No, I’m in it for how innovation impacts Cubicle Warriors in their careers. Most studies show that what enhances innovation the most are constraints. For example, doing “art” with no constraints… Continue Reading
New job responsibilities from layoffs
Layoffs hit the people who survive the layoff as well. Not only are there emotional feelings liked guilt-tripping for staying, but real work issues as well. And opportunities. Newsday reports that “surviving layoffs may mean new job responsibilities” and the advice they provide is on the mark. Having fewer people at work means the people… Continue Reading
Screw long hours — management needs to optimize resources
In tough economic times, we’re told by pundits that it is important for us to work longer hours. As if working longer hours will protect our jobs or help our employer achieve objectives. Balderdash. Management’s responsibility is to delegate work and assign the tasks so that objectives can be met. Yet, the the reality of… Continue Reading
