Launched in 2006, the 'Twitter trade' rapidly climbed the popularity ranks amongst organizations and celebrities through it's ability to create conversations and movements around people and topics all over the world.
Today's digital world is complex, to say the least. Historically, marketing was often thought as the 'pretty piece' of a business strategy; the fluff, the component that could be cut from the business plan.
Not anymore. Now, companies are turning the marketing world on its head, and focusing on specific data-driven strategies to drive customer engagement.
Does freelancing really grant a higher level of freedom, or is it actually frightening? The answer can go both ways, but the scale tips towards freedom here in Austin, TX. Freelancing is on the rise, and will soon become the norm in many tech industries.
For so many companies, diversity in the workplace is a pain point that won’t heal. From Google’s diversity challenges to the recurring dilemma the Oscars are facing, diversity is a difficult subject to discuss, and from a human resources perspective, it’s an even pricklier issue.
Meet Lani Rosales, the woman connecting tech professionals within the Austin community – one Facebook meme, jello-shot-infused networking event, and thought-provoking article at a time.
At the close of a project, certain outcomes are clearly judged against the original guidelines: adherences to budgetary and scheduling parameters are generally a simple yes-or-no box to check. The deeper questions about project success, such as impact and long-term utility, are more complex, but in some ways those are the most important assessments when deciding whether your project was a hit or a miss.
Projects are ramping up, teams are hitting their stride, and productivity is just over the horizon…
…you hope.
As employees delve into their projects and start producing results, now is an opportune time to check on success. Habits, both good and bad, are being formed, and the good need to be nurtured while the negative need to be stunted.