At first glance, working from home can sound like a dream come true. After all, who doesn’t want to stay in their pajamas, run to the gym in the middle of the day, or sip on a latte while you work from the coffee shop down the street? However, as you settle in, it can […]

While it’s ideal in terms of a project’s completion to have a big team working simultaneously around the world, the reality of doing so can make managing a project and a team that much harder. Here are a few tips to effectively managing a remote workforce and making sure everyone is on the same page. […]

Where you work is just as important as what you do. Office designs have come a long way since the early 20th century and are still changing year to year. What makes for a productive office environment? There are plenty of details, both big and small, that can contribute to office productivity or create a […]

It happens to the best of us. Things go wrong in business, sometime the best employees quit, and it can be hard for any team to move on. Preparing for the loss of a leader is good practice to ensure that things get back up and running as smoothly as as possible, as soon as […]

Regardless of how much you love your job, it can be stressful at times. According to a survey from Everest College, 83% of workers in the US are stressed at work. There are many reasons that an employee can be stressed. For some, it is an unhealthy work environment. For others, stress at work can […]

When it comes to meetings at work, they can either be really informative or drag on past the point of productivity. For those in the IT world who have embraced the Agile methodology, meetings are a daily occurrence called “scrums.” Development teams lead these gatherings to regroup and give status reports concerning their specific projects. […]

It should come as no surprise that providing professional development opportunities for your employees often results in new found innovation, creative problem solving, increased levels of productivity, and even upward mobility within the company. As a chief officer or project manager, here’s how you can support continued education for your IT team. 1. Provide The […]

Being a remote worker certainly has its perks. You can work from anywhere if you want to, have flexible hours, and don’t have to worry about fighting traffic or the monotony of being in an office environment from 9 to 5. However, it can also be hard to focus on the task at hand when […]

Job growth in IT is increasing at a pace unmatched in other fields. Innovation in artificial intelligence and virtual reality alone have resulted in a redefining and merging of current roles as well as new positions in the tech world. While all of these require a diverse set of skills, they present a great opportunity to […]

An employee can either be an IT company’s best or worst asset. For example, chief officers who do not prioritize employee engagement often find their employees lack energy and have a pattern of absenteeism. As a result, the company can suffer from high and costly turnover rates. However, it has been shown that employees who […]