Tech firms warn privacy bill will harm economy
July 23, 2010 4:00 AM PDT | by Declan McCullagh | cnet.com A new privacy bill introduced in the U.S. Congress this week would have serious unintended consequences and could even harm the nation’s economy unless its Democratic sponsor rewrites it, Internet industry representatives warned Thursday. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois, […]
Ready or not, the workplace will get a lot more mobile, social
By Kevin McCaney | Jul 16, 2010 | Government Computer News Government agencies have grappled with how best to incorporate smart phones and social networking applications into the enterprise — in addition to deciding whether to incorporate them at all. But as younger employees enter the agencies’ workforce, it could be helpful to know how they […]
EMC Forum, Long Beach, CA
By Steven Vince, Sr. Recruiter, Two Roads | July 16, 2010 Great day at the EMC Forum in Long Beach yesterday. Eye opening to say the least for a non techie like myself. I may have understood .008% of what was discussed but I was impressed with the EMC teams, the breakout sessions, and the […]
Job hopes rise amid flurry of reports
A flurry of economic reports gave hope over job growth, ahead of the release Friday of the most closely watched snapshot of the nation’s employment picture. BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press WASHINGTON — Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are showing up in service industries, and companies are squeezing all they […]
New Jobless Claims Drop for Second Straight Week
Published June 03, 2010| Associated Press WASHINGTON — New claims for unemployment insurance fell for the second straight week, fresh evidence the job market is slowly improving. Still, the declines come after a sharp increase three weeks ago, and claims remain at elevated levels. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims for jobless benefits […]
Eight Phrases Your Boss Doesn’t Want to Hear
Choose your words carefully and you’ll not only avoid missteps — you’ll become a more valued employee, suggests columnist Dave Willmer. Computerworld — Maintaining a positive relationship with your manager is key to a productive, satisfying job. And the actions you take — completing your work on time, putting in extra effort when necessary, volunteering […]