by Chris Barber | Apr 26, 2013 | Business, Employees, Productivity, Social Media
The problem with social media is that it’s designed to trip all of our social conditioning to hook us, getting us addicted. And it’s not entirely social media’s fault – as humans we’re hardwired to be social, it’s inherent to our genetic makeup. However, now that we... by Chris Barber | Mar 22, 2013 | Business, Employees, Productivity, Social Media, Software, Tricks
If you follow more than a few blogs, you probably use an RSS reader to manage your subscriptions. (And if you don’t, you probably should. Keep reading to find out why.) But what happens when your favorite reader service suddenly announces plans to close? This is... by Chris Barber | Sep 7, 2012 | Business, Email, Employees, Productivity, Services, Social Media, Software, Tricks
Monitoring online activity at work is still a controversial subject. Many are concerned that putting such a system in place may potentially infringe upon employee’s rights and may cause hidden consequences in the workplace. Are these concerns founded? While there is... by Chris Barber | Apr 20, 2012 | Business, Employees, Productivity, Smart Phone, Social Media
So you spent all week listening while you worked, right, like we talked about in Monday’s post, “Why You Should Allow Music into the Office”? No? Why not? Maybe listening while working isn’t for you, or maybe it isn’t a habit yet. Or maybe you just don’t know where to... by Chris Barber | Apr 13, 2012 | Social Media, Tricks
Have you ever had a sinking suspicion you were missing someone’s posts from your Facebook feed? Or maybe you notice a friend comment on a mutual friend’s post, and you realize it was the first time you were seeing the status update. Whatever the reason, you are not... by Chris Barber | Dec 23, 2011 | Shortcuts, Social Media
Once your Facebook account is open for long enough, you’ll find that your friends list is a mix of family, friends, acquaintances, and business / professional associates. With such a diverse mix of individuals, you may find yourself watching what you say for...