Losing a Key Team Member? How to Keep Things Moving Along
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 […]
Stressful Work Environment? 10 Fast & Easy Ways To Relieve Stress
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 […]
6 Reasons Agile Software Development Will Remain Relevant
Every development methodology has its pros and cons. Depending on the size and culture of a company, the structure and plan best used to oversee the process of developing a system can vary. However, it seems that as of late, the Agile Methodology is winning out as the best way of managing a both a company […]
Meetings At Work – 4 Reasons Why They Are Useful
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. […]
Encouraging a Culture of Continuous Learning on Your IT Team
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 […]
An Overview of Scrum Certification
What is Scrum? The term “scrum” is borrowed from the team contact sport rugby. In rugby, everyone has to work together for the duration of the game. Applied to the world of information technology, scrum’s holistic approach assures that no one is left behind or too far ahead during a project. In fact, development teams […]
4 Artificial Intelligence Trends to Watch
We probably haven’t fully realized the extent to which AI has already been incorporated into our everyday lives. The Internet of Things (IOT), commonly thought of as smart devices, have now come to include household appliances, as well as handheld phones and speakers; all of which are voice activated and designed to follow through with […]
5 Ways Remote Workers Can Make It Easier to Focus When Working From Home
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 […]
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