Overwhelmed by your email inbox? Have thousands of messages that need responding, but don’t know where to start? Email is one of the most useful tools we have at our fingertips – and the most insidious. It both helps and hinders our ability to execute great work. Consider all of the time you spend emailing each … Continue reading »
Karen McHugh – JobContax CEO It is true that because it is a small country (Ireland has only 4.5 million people), many voluntarily travel to see the world or improve their CVs. Karen McHugh migrated to Germany for several years when only three of her class of 250 engineering graduates found jobs in Ireland. “Irish … Continue reading »
Chrome set to Overtake Firefox StatCounter has been tracking Chrome’s immense growth in 2011 and predicts Chrome will reach second place, above Firefox, in December of this year. Meanwhile, Chrome faces challenges thanks to a Microsoft glitch that’s deleting Chrome on users’ systems.
LinkedIn Usage Survey LinkedIn continues to dominate the executive corner of the social media universe with a highly-engaged member base: 61% of registered LinkedIn users say LinkedIn is the social site they use most for professional networking, and 35% check the site daily, according to a survey from Lab42. Another 32% of registered LinkedIn users check the site several times a week, … Continue reading »
Do you take regular moments at work to browse the internet, check your Facebook page or catch up on the latest news? If so, don’t feel guilty as such activity helps boost your efficiency and work rate. The Wall Street Journal has reported that a new study, entitled ‘Impact of Cyberloafing on Psychological Engagement,’ shows that … Continue reading »
Twitter will open a new operational office in Ireland, after Irish investment promotion agency IDA confirmed its decision to locate to Dublin in a tweet early on Monday morning. The tweet stated “Ireland is trending. Twitter to establish international office in Dublin. #idairl” Silicon Republic reports that Twitter will join a number of prominent technology companies that have … Continue reading »
Many employers block Facebook on company computers, and even more monitor their employees’ online activities. For those lucky enough to work for companies that do not censor Internet usage, know that being caught playing FarmVille on company time rarely reflects favorably in yearly performance reviews. To use Facebook from work without tripping the boss’ radar, follow these … Continue reading »
The world’s largest sperm bank, Cryos in Denmark, has recently stopped taking *ahem* deposits from redheads. Carrot tops around the world are outraged. The kick in the pants has come as a shock to those that view redheads as a dying breed. And (MOST IMPORTANTLY) from an HR standpoint, is this actually discrimination? Ole Schuo, Director … Continue reading »
Bullshit Job Titles 1. Beverage Dissemination Officer – Barman 2. Colour Distribution Technician – Painter & Decorator 3. Customer Experience Enhancement Consultant – Shop Assistant 4. Domestic Technician – Housewife 5. Education Centre Nourishment Consultant – Dinner Lady 6. Highway Environmental Hygienist – Road Sweeper 7. Field Nourishment Consultant – Waitress
Google has opened its ambitious social networking site Google+ to the public, having attracted more than 20 million users for aits 12-week invitation-only trial. The public launch marks a significant moment in the search giant’s challenge to Facebook, which has almost 800 million active users around the world, and the messaging service Twitter, which has more than 100 million members. … Continue reading »
