people management
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Learning While SleepingNapping on the job can recharge a tired mind, boost energy, and increase productivity. Now emerging research shows that people might potentially have the ability to learn new things while sleeping. Naomi Karten writes on the brain's ability to learn while resting. | 
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Generation Y's Upcoming Impact on ITMuch has been said about Generation Y regarding their work ethic and lack of enthusiasm for IT. Joe Townsend explains why we need Generation Y to be excited about IT in order to fill the positions left empty by retiring baby boomers. | 
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How to Call in Sick to Work When You Aren't Sick Have you ever called in sick when you weren’t sick? OK, of course you haven’t, but you probably know others who have. Naomi Karten lists some helpful (and sly) tips for taking the day off. Of course, if you truly are sick, stay home and don't spread those germs. |
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How to Properly Maintain a Single CM TeamYou have your hardware and your software configuration management departments managing the same product. Although their goals are the same, they often clash, but that doesn't mean you should separate them. Joe Farah explains how to properly maintain a single CM team. | 
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Are You a Perfectionist?You can tell that you are a perfectionist if you set excessively high standards, strive for flawlessness, are overly critical of yourself, and are concerned about what other people think. Naomi Karten explores how to navigate one's career with this personality trait. |
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Are You Addicted to Twitter?The number of people becoming addicted to Twitter is so prevalent that researchers have coined the name social media addiction disorder. Naomi Karten looks at the criteria used to determine whether or not you are addicted to this ever-present social media platform. |
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Developing Self-Organizing Agile TeamsAgile teams are supposed to be self-organizing, but self-organization may not happen on its own. It runs counter to the ways in which people usually work. Steve Berczuk examines the benefits and challenges of self-organizing teams—and some tips on making them work. | 
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Eight Flubs and Flaws to Avoid When Presenting a Web SeminarSo many web seminars, so little time. Yet as relevant and high content as many web seminars are, some are more professionally presented than others. If you present web seminars, or hope to some day, here are eight annoying flubs and flaws—and how to avoid them. |
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