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Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tool, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: ...
To test your sensitivity to criticism, ask yourself how receptive you were to the critical words of your immediate supervisor during your last performance appraisal. Dealing with criticism is not easy. On the contrary, analytical thinkers are convinced that their way is the only way. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these ...
Underscored by the common adage “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” the importance of the three Ms (metrics, monitoring and measuring) is greater today than ever. Management by gut feeling may still be as prominent as management by exception or management by objective, but the dynamics and complexities of today’s fast-paced global ...
Unfortunately, difficult people — be they co-workers, bosses or customers — face us constantly. The way we handle them can affect our job, our advancement and even our health. TechRepublic Premium presents 10 tips to help you cope with these problematic relationships. Featured text from the guide: 2: Ask questions rather than make statements Difficult ...
Layoffs are bad. You can’t put lipstick on that pig. However, as a leader in your organization, you can do layoffs the right way or the wrong way. Methods and opinions certainly vary from company to company, but TechRepublic Premium has put together a list of some outstanding principles that seem to make sense in ...
Remote working is a fact of life, as companies provide workers with additional working options and expand around the world. Some foresight and simple changes can help keep your remote workers connected and engaged during meetings, not only making them feel like full team members of the team, but using that engagement to keep them ...
Cybersecurity is a booming career path for professionals looking to enhance the value of their skillsets in the 2020s. This guide, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, highlights the methods people can take to begin a career in cybersecurity, provides expert insights from industry professionals and discusses the varying factors surrounding this lucrative area ...
Billions of people use a web browser to access the Internet every single day, but very few know how the technology actually works. While typing in a URL to go to a web page may seem like a simple action, there is a deceptively complex group of devices, networks and protocols behind it. To aid ...
In the tech field, there are certain tasks you do more than any other. There are go-to tasks you almost always do, regardless of the situation. And there are certain essential tasks that can save your skin onsite. These are tasks you should be able to do on autopilot. Jack Wallen, writing for TechRepublic Premium, ...
Video game technology has made significant advancements in the last decade, increasing its accessibility and popularity among players. These games have a myriad of benefits and uses, from improving cognitive skills like focus, response time and visual memory to stimulating creativity, encouraging teamwork and releasing serotonin. To remain up to speed with the projected success ...
Logical thinking is critical for IT professionals, managers and executives. You must be able to diagnose problems end users are having. You must be able to evaluate vendor claims. You must be able to refute your boss when he or she turns down your request for a raise or promotion. The following concepts from TechRepublic ...
While the IT industry offers good opportunities, it doesn’t mean IT professionals don’t have to work hard to have a career that keeps them employed and growing. TechRepublic Premium presents some common mistakes IT professionals make that can compromise their careers. Featured text from the download: 3: Confusing “today” with “tomorrow” Too many IT professionals ...
Looking for work is only part of what you need to do when you get laid off. TechRepublic Premium offers some advice for moving forward instead of sinking into the unemployment abyss. Featured text from the download: 4. Expand your comfort zone I once talked to someone who was hungry for some work about giving ...
If you’re a manager struggling to find out why your team is dysfunctional, a little self-analysis may be in order. Check out this list from TechRepublic Premium of common management mistakes and see if they look familiar. Featured text from the download: 3: Changing policy due to one person The term “team” makes some managers ...
Marketing products and services is an essential part of business success, but the process can be difficult and frustrating. In fact, for many SMBs, marketing strategy is an afterthought, considered only after they’ve perfected their products or services. This guide, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, includes information on why email marketing works ...