College Degrees Shouldn't Be Required for Tech Jobs
Today we have a guest editorial from Kendra Little that talks about the requirements you may have for potential employees.
2018-09-07
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Editorial
What is the best way to on-board (train) a new junior employee?
It is important to train new people, so what is the best way to go about doing it?
2018-09-06
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Back Yourself Up
Ever thought about yourself as a resource that should be backed up to minimize your loss?
2018-09-05
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2018-09-03
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2018-09-03
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2018-08-31
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Why not take a risk and try something new?
When we risk failure, we also have the opportunity for success, so try something new today.
2018-08-30
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Data Clarity
The ways in which we collect and use data aren't always apparent to our customers. Perhaps we should do better.
2018-08-29
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Protecting Our Stream of Data
We can't protect against all hacks, but can we prove they weren't our fault?
2018-08-28
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Limiting the Ability to Concentrate and Collaborate
Open offices have an interesting side effect: less collaboration.
2025-10-20 (first published: 2018-08-27)
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