People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
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Is Offshore Development a Job Killer or Job Creator?The debate on offshoring jobs, especially jobs in the IT industry, has been ongoing for years, and the world may never come to a consensus. But one point of discussion has been generating a lot of interest lately: the idea that offshoring may actually create jobs and not just eliminate them. | |
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Understanding and Avoiding Emotional HijackingManaging emotions at work is one of the key but underrated concepts of work life. To manage emotions effectively, it is prudent to understand the difference between reaction and response. Anuj Magazine details what emotional hijacking is and how we can avoid it. | 
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Be a Good Team Member: Ask for HelpMany people think asking for help is a sign of weakness, but it's actually a sign of strength, an indication that you’re willing to admit you can’t know everything and do everything yourself. Asking for help is necessary for anyone who wants his team to deliver on time and within budget. | 
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MOOC—A Free and Very Cool Approach to Online LearningYou may have heard that many of our country’s most prestigious universities are offering free, online courses to anyone who wishes to attend virtually. MOOC (massive open online course) technologies are the primary delivery mechanism for these types of classes, and the classes are very worthwhile. | 
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How to Work While on Vacation and Still Get Some Time OffThese days, "working vacation" is no longer an oxymoron. A study says most Americans plan to spend time working while taking vacation, and that can leave you feeling like you never had any time off at all. Learn how to set boundaries and schedule your time so you can work hard—and then play hard. |
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Don’t Be Afraid of Big DataIt's starting to look like big data isn't as scary as organizations might have once thought—especially when heavyweights like IBM are rewarding those who are willing to spread "data literacy" to anyone who will listen. Learn how you could be your company's hero by standing up to big data. | 
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Five Things BOINC Lets You Do with a SmartphoneThe market lifespan of a cell phone is becoming roughly equivalent to last season’s outfit, which means you may have a not-so-old smartphone just sitting around. BOINC allows smartphone users to contribute their phone's processing power to scientific research when charging their phones. | 
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How to Get Out of a Slump at WorkIf you’re in a slump at work, you’re unmotivated. You can’t make progress in anything you’re doing. Your performance is slipping. Little things are piling up, and you’re neglecting matters of importance. Learn how to set small goals and pull yourself out of that rut with some tips from Naomi Karten. |
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