2008-02-08
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Editorial
Stupid Interviewer Tricks
Today's editorial was originally published on Feb 7, 2008. It is being re-published as Steve is on vacation.
What do you do when the interviewer is obviously wrong? Steve Jones offers a perspective.
2012-08-07 (first published: 2008-02-07)
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Feedback
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-06
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Compensation
Employee compensation is more than just salary. Steve Jones talks about how you might look at building more effective compensation plans for workers.
2008-02-05
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2008-02-04
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More Layers
Less CIOs are reporting to CEOs this past year. Is that a problem? Steve Jones offers some comments.
2008-02-04
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2008-02-01
334 reads
The January Car Update
The bimonthly update looks at a compressed air car, the X-Prize, daily rentals, and hybrid pickups.
2008-01-31
153 reads
Fixing SQL Server
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-30
219 reads
The Mistake
SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.
2008-01-29
424 reads
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