Andrea on November 18th, 2009

Nice Computerworld article by Dave Willmer on motivation and keeping a positive work environment in these critical times. He delineates 7 key tips:
1. Open communication. Half truths are not helpful.
2. Listen to your staff, do not overlook subtler cues.
3. Assign work strategically, increase collaboration between staff.
4. Protect staff from burnout. Overload can be accepted in tough [...]

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BusinessWeek.com -- on August 28th, 2009

Nice article by John Tozzi on how working for yourself may be the smartest solution to survive from the great Recession.

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BusinessWeek.com -- on August 27th, 2009

Those who still have jobs should get used to pay cuts, furloughs, and all-around uncertainty. Welcome to the age of the microentrepreneur

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