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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Notes and quotes: Who wants to return to the office?
A recap of a TikTok gives us an idea about how people feel about being required to return to the office after a long pandemic-created hiatus. Main point: "Many viewers [of the TikTok video] unequivocally stated that there’s no benefit to working in an office over a...
Notes and quotes: Keep your career on the move
An article I read described characteristics of self-made millionaires and dug into how they got that way. Main point: "They [233 millionaires] quit their mid- to late-career jobs, saying they felt it was the only way they could truly succeed and build wealth." Why...
Winter is coming
An article by Andy Crouch is getting some attention. He described the COVID-19 pandemic as "an economic and cultural blizzard, winter, and beginning of a 'little ice age' — a once-in-a-lifetime change that is likely to affect our lives and organizations for...
Is telecommuting the post-COVID-19 future for the workplace?
Move data, not people.Years ago, I first heard telecommuting proponents say that. The question appears to be whether the COVID-19 pandemic will motivate organizations to put more of their employees in telecommuting status. A recent City Journal article explored the...
Is telecommuting the post-COVID-19 future for the workplace?
Move data, not people.Years ago, I first heard telecommuting proponents say that. The question appears to be whether the COVID-19 pandemic will motivate organizations to put more of their employees in telecommuting status. A recent City Journal article explored the...
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Robotics Industry: Perspectives from CEOs
I listened to an interesting webinar about robotics during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The presidents and CEOs of major robotics companies were on a panel. Here are some notes I took:Raising awareness about how integrated robots are in our supply chains.Robotics...
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Robotics Industry: Perspectives from CEOs
I listened to an interesting webinar about robotics during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The presidents and CEOs of major robotics companies were on a panel. Here are some notes I took:Raising awareness about how integrated robots are in our supply chains.Robotics...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 12/2Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; December 2Where: Monnish Park (1500 Hackberry Lane,...