Your past mistakes have a way of catching up with you – especially on the Internet, where everything is a matter of permanent record. Anyway, that’s probably what the folks at CNN are thinking today, as one of their articles from 2006 goes unexpectedly viral – specifically, the article in which they named Facebook founder […]
Your Tech Knows Your Data But Does It Know You?
One of the big debates of our age is big data. The tech we use every day can track and quantify our user behaviors in ways that we never imagined even ten years ago. Sites, services and gadgets that you use every day know what you shop for, what you listen to, where you go […]
The Secret Complaints Of Facebook Employees
Facebook is one of the hottest tech companies in the world — but if they want to stay on top, it’s all about structure. Everyone likes to complain about work – even employees of the hottest tech companies in the business. Business Insider recently published a list of “22 Awful Things About Working At Facebook,” which reveals […]
Check for These 3 Qualities in a Boss
Choosing the right employer can be tricky under the best of circumstances. Here’s what to look for. Tech talent is one of the most sought after resources in the world. Top companies are competing and trying to outbid each other, laying out impressive salaries and mind-blowing perks, so that they can work with the best […]
How to Know You Have the Right Job
We’re in the business of connecting top talent with the roles that will take their career to the next level. That means we deal with lots of people who are ready, for whatever reason, to move on from the jobs they currently hold. Mobility is key to the tech world, and the constant mobility of […]
3 Ways to Give Constructive Feedback
Appreciating your employees can boost productivity and revolutionize your company. Here’s the best way to get it done. Feedback is one of the most valuable tools in an employer’s toolbox. Employee disengagement — the process whereby workers lose their motivation, drop away from the company’s vision, and may even wind up carrying toxic resentment toward […]
Find Your Passion With a Goal Map
This simple exercise can clarify your passions, radically reduce your stress levels and get you moving toward a bigger and brighter career. Figuring out your professional passion takes time and effort. We live in a hectic world, where we go from decision to decision, project to project, with incredible speed. That constant motion can make […]
3 Ways Successful People Stay Creative
Creativity isn’t just something demonstrated by artists and writers. It’s essential for success in the world of tech. The ability to improvise, see the world from a new angle and come up with unexpected solutions to tough problems is exactly what great tech designers and leaders must possess. It is very hard to maintain creativity […]
Do Not Do These 3 Lousy Behaviors at Work
Whether you’re a new employee or an established leader, these three behaviors undermine teamwork and end up hurting you. Great teams build great companies. Every company’s best asset is its people — but those companies can only achieve true greatness once those people stop being a collection of talented individuals and start working as a […]
How Cooperation Can Build Your Business
Two giants of the tech world united recently to achieve something: Uber, the ride-sharing service, will be teaming with Spotify to allow you to stream playlists in your car. This is big news, as it deserves to be. It also reminds us of the importance of cooperation in business: How vital it is to always […]
100-Day Plans and More: Secrets of Candidate Screening
We’re always excited to hear the top minds in tech talk about their hiring processes. The race for talent is incredibly competitive, and the need to locate and secure the best executive leadership is crucial to any firm or company’s process. That’s why we’re excited that the Andreessen Horowitz podcast has been placing its focus […]