Month: August 2010
7 Green Office Tips Your Company Can Implement
“Going green” is a very popular phrase these days. Companies are going out of their way to ensure that they are considered a green company – and many initiatives are being spearheaded by the employees themselves. My company is no different. Over the past year or so, there have beenRead More
The Best Professional Advice You Ever Received
Throughout our careers, we accumulate a wealth of professional advice. These are the words that echo in our heads during our most challenging moments and help shape us into the professionals we want to be. They are the reminders we tack to our wall to glance at when we needRead More
5 Reasons to Practice Timeboxing
Timeboxing is a time management technique that limits the time during which a task (or set of tasks) is accomplished. Although it’s commonly used by software development teams, more and more individuals (designers, writers, engineers — even students) are using it to boost personal productivity. Why? Here are five goodRead More
Are You Sent on Solo Runs with Mission Critical Objectives?
Pilots are often sent on long solo missions with no guidance or assistance along the way. They are given an objective and a “blue sky” plan; anything unexpected is the problem of the pilot alone. Despite the importance of the mission, there is nobody on board to share the stressRead More
How to Make a Brochure on Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007 (a.k.a. Word 7) offers a variety of brochure templates, but what if you quickly want to create your own? This tutorial gives a thorough walkthrough on how to do just that.
Are You Getting Paid Enough? Do a Salary Comparison
Sure, it sounds like the start of a hokey pyramid scheme – but unless your office is very transparent about salaries, it’s hard to know if you are in the top, middle, or bottom of what you should be earning. Money isn’t everything, and you’ve been able to help yourRead More