3D game designers leverage their knowledge of modeling, programming and design to turn abstract storylines into playable experiences. This hiring kit, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, provides a workable framework you can use to find the best 3D game designer for your organization. The kit includes a job description, interview questions and job ...

Whether you’ve been working from home for years or are just getting started, here are some useful tips from TechRepublic Premium to make it a good time for individuals and businesses. Featured text from the guide: EQUIPMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Using the right equipment — be it a chair, desk, keyboard or monitor — can ...

To achieve the maximum benefit from IT assets, organizations should ensure the longest possible lifespan for assigned equipment through proper usage support, maintenance and reassignment. These guidelines, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, are founded upon two principles: Asset tracking/management and data management. Featured text from the policy: DATA MANAGEMENT Data often has a ...

Streaming media involves access to audio and video content via the internet. There are many legitimate business reasons to access streamed audio and video files, such as engaging in training, reviewing news or industry-related content and conducting business research. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the appropriate use of ...

Automotive technology is playing a pivotal role in creating a more interconnected world where vehicles can seamlessly communicate with each other, to pedestrians and the infrastructure surrounding it. With matters accelerating in such a fashion, it pays to be in the driving seat when it comes to knowledge about the language of autotech. TechRepublic Premium’s ...

IT pros know all too well that the long hours and deadline-driven stress of the job can take a toll. If left unchecked, excessive stress can lead to burnout. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to avoid IT burnout. Not all the following suggestions from TechRepublic Premium are going to be practical ...

Every company’s communications needs vary, but specific standard messages are required for most IT operations. Some are “just in time” messages you send when a specific event or situation warrants an email alert or update. Others are regularly scheduled communications that help raise awareness about your technology roadmap, reiterate accepted procedures and best practices, or ...

Having a comprehensive IT hardware procurement policy will benefit your organization by streamlining purchasing, implementing checks and balances, establishing standards to optimize your business model and system lifecycle, and reducing fraud. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, establishes a framework for the purchase of company hardware. Featured text from the policy: ESTABLISH ...

A good team charter should define the purpose of a team, how work will get done and the expected outcomes. Often, a team charter is described as a “roadmap” for the team and its sponsors. A team charter provides both the north star everyone has agreed to march towards, and a framework for getting there. ...

Before you retire, you should understand that you will still have needs in your life of leisure. How you meet those needs will largely determine how successful your retirement will be. We ask children what they want to be when they grow up. How many times have you been asked what you want to be ...