Archive for October, 2009

The Fun Theory

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Our daily routines consist of normal activities like climbing the stairs and throwing away trash. What happens if we try to make these boring tasks more fun?
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Collaboration Software Failure

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Computers are supposed to make our lives easier, but can often seem frustrating. A new software product  inadvertently demonstrates the challenge of collaborating with others through a PC.
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Baggage and Jet Fuel

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

To keep passengers in the skies, airlines will do just about anything. That’s why United Airlines is now offering a new “deal” for checked bags.

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Employees with Autism

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Most employers are looking for candidates with “excellent communication skills.” One firm, however, hires only people with autism.

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Facebook and Workplace Frustration

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Social networking websites like Facebook enable people to communicate easily with friends, family and colleagues. They can also document feelings of anger and resentment with work.

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Combating Reactionary Workflow

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Over at the American Express OPEN Forum, writer Scott Belsky feels that we spend too much time reacting. Instead of working intently, we simply “battle the unyielding flow of incoming information.”

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Lawsuit of the Century

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

In today’s society, ambition has many definitions. To a man named Dalton Chiscolm, it’s defined as $1.78 septillion dollars.

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