career development
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How Work Gets to Be FunSteve Berczuk writes that the idea of having fun at work is a frequently discussed—and important—topic. But happiness at work is not as simple a concept as it may first seem. How work gets to be fun matters. | 
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Which Is Better—Performance Goals or Results Goals? Microsoft's recent move to abolish the employee stack ranking way of managing performance seemed to be a welcome move after using the anti-teamwork method for years. Anuj Magazine examines chasing performance goals versus results goals and highlights experiences at Microsoft, Apple, and Instagram. |
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Why You Should Learn COBOLCommon Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) is taught in only a third of US schools. Yet, COBOL is responsible for more than 70 percent of the world's business transactions. If that isn't reason enough to stop what you're doing and learn COBOL, then read on to see exactly why you should. | 
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Maximize Your Efforts When Working RemotelyAlmost one fifth of the US workforce telecommutes at least one day a week. Remote workers can see increased productivity and improved satisfaction with their work-life balance, but there is still room to maximize the positive results that working remotely can offer. Read on to find out how. |
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Look for Cloud Certifications in 2014 The impact of the cloud on IT and business is unquestionable. Unfortunately, when it comes to hiring individuals with the correct skill-set or showcasing cloud proficiency to future employers, questions can arise in abundance. For the New Year we offer nine cloud certifications to look for in 2014. |
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Why Curiosity Makes for an Excellent Software TesterWhat makes for an excellent software tester? Even more important than what a tester knows is how a tester thinks. A consistent quality of the best software testers is a curious, inquisitive mind. Even if you think you've outgrown curiosity, there are ways you can get it back in your testing. | 
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Have You Become Complacent at Work?Complacency refers to a feeling of satisfaction with the way things are, accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential or actual problems or dangers. Complacency signifies a missing spark. You can’t simply make it go away. Instead, you have to replace it with something equally powerful. | 
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Good Books for Software Developers to ReadAs a software developer, there is always much to learn, and reading is one good way to learn new things. Here, Steve Berczuk shares some of his favorite books that can benefit your software teams and your career. |
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