B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

A recent article on Yahoo! Finance discussed the top 54 companies to work for based on employee feedback. Eight of the top ten were in the technology sector, while 7 of the 54 use consultants. As the article states, “The best companies to work for were concentrated in particular industries. For example, technology companies are well represented among the highest-rated employers, as are consulting firms.” So what is it about technology companies and consulting firms that create high morale and satisfaction for employees?

Why change...this a common question we all ask ourselves when we get presented with a new idea.  We are intrigued by it, but are not unhappy enough with how things are now, so why bother?  When it comes to technology, the process to make the change just seems too painful and it is never the right time.  

Summer has finally arrived and the temperatures have heated up.  The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful time of the year.  It’s an opportunity for us to spend more time capitalizing on some of the outdoor activities that we enjoy…like boating, family picnics and reunions, baseball, hiking and many more.  My husband and I enjoy getting out on our Harley and venturing all throughout Ohio.  It’s a great way to see the countryside and enjoy the beauty of nature.  

 
Time management is all about production and efficiency. We often make decisions on tasks to optimize both while meeting our goals. Our tasks can fall into the categories of important and urgent. Important tasks are ones such as developing a strategy or doing research. These are critical to a company’s success, but have no well-defined deadline. Urgent tasks, however, have a well-defined deadline and are usually used by others to judge production and value for your company. Examples of urgent tasks include reports, meetings, and emergencies.