Stress at work is a killer. Many studies have shown stress can have a detrimental affect on your health. When you are stressed at work you are less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Stress can't be eliminated, but it can be controlled. Learning what causes and stress management is the key. The main causes of stress are work, home, and personal problems. Some stress is actually good … [Read more...]
10 Certifications to Improve Your IT Career
IT is constantly changing as new technologies are implemented. Certifications are one way IT professionals can keep up with current trends in IT technology, build their IT resume and open new doors of opportunity. Which certifications are right for you depends on your career path. A certification in your current line of work will certify your skills and increase your value in your present … [Read more...]
How To Create a Culture For Learning
For a company to stay on the cutting edge you need to create a culture for learning. The technology that drives IT departments is in a constant state of change. Your employees need to continue to obtain the knowledge and training needed to implement and support both present and new technologies. As a manager or a member of leadership it is your responsibility to encourage your employees to … [Read more...]
Ten Things Your Employees Want
As managers we get so busy with our own work we can overlook the needs of our employees. Do you know what makes your employees happy? The best employee performance management program will fall short of your goals if you fail to meet the basic needs of your employees. Why should you care? Employees who are happy in the job are more productive and more content. They have fewer sick days, better … [Read more...]
The Gemba Walk – A Tool For IT Management and Leadership
A management technique known as “The Gemba Walk” is about getting managers and leadership out of their offices and into the workplace. An Information Technology department by nature is in a constant state of change. For this reason a Gemba walk is a good way for IT managers and leaders to stay in touch with everything that goes on in the workplace. The idea behind the post “The Keys to … [Read more...]