CIO: It's a Tough Job, but ... Will It Last?Where the CIO position is heading or even whether it will still be around in a few years is far from a sure thing. Look around, and you’ll see that opinions vary considerably about what the future holds for CIOs. Will it stay the same, split into multiple roles, or disappear completely?
QA Engineer: The Happiest Job in AmericaSoftware quality assurance engineers were recently crowned as having the happiest jobs in America. We look at what factors were used in making this distinction, while looking for other software positions in the top twenty. Did yours make the list?
Miss Something Obvious? Your Brain Might Be WorkingHave you ever misplaced your keys, only to find them exactly where you left them? Or overlooked a software issue that seemed so obvious once you spotted it? It's a common problem and might actually be your brain's way of avoiding distractions.
Resolving Conflicts on Software TeamsIt’s one thing to know that conflict is inevitable in any team effort. It’s quite another thing to deal with it—especially if it threatens to escalate from a routine, everyday difference in viewpoints to a productivity-damaging, morale-plunging experience.
Say Cheese: Studies Show Smiling Is Good for YouHere's a reason to crack a smile: Smiling is good for you and those around you. Studies show that a smile can cause positive physiological changes in the smiler and improve interactions with others, too. With a genuine smile, you can benefit not only yourself but also your workplace.
The Fundamental Attribution ErrorIf you find that you are able to blame your own errors on your circumstances but blame everyone else's errors on character or personality flaws, you might be under the influence of the fundamental attribution error. This sort of thinking isn't just bad form; it can have dire consequences.
Learning by OsmosisWe've got access to more information than at any time in history, but all that information can be a benefit or a burden. Don't squander your attention. Spend it intelligently, and make sure you get something of value in return for your time by adjusting your information intake.
All Software Developers and Testers, Stand Up!Developing software means working on a computer and, more often than not, working on a computer means sitting down. Recent research shows that sitting for more than three hours a day can shorten your lifespan by two years. While you're improving your software, make sure to keep yourself well, too.
