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Microsoft files patent on monitoring employee work habits
“Question: would you work at a job that uses software to automatically track your work habits based on e-mails, phone calls and even video conferences? Someone at Microsoft thinks that’s a good enough idea to deserve a patent. The Microsoft patent filing — discovered by GeekWire— covers a computer system capable of not only monitoring the behavior of employees, but also assigning positive or negative scores to each action. Examples given include flagging someone who repeatedly cuts off colleagues during conversations, or raising the alarm over a supervisor who repeatedly bugs underlings during their lunch break.” Read more…
(source: GeekWire, via Live Science)
Do nice guys finish last?
“Overall, across the first three studies, men who are one standard deviation below the mean on agreeableness earn an average of 18.31 percent ($9,772) more than men one standard deviation above the mean on agreeableness. Meanwhile, the “disagreeableness premium” for women was only 5.47 percent ($1,828). Thus, the income premium for disagreeableness is more than three times stronger for men than for women.” Read more…
(source: Wired)
Why natural leaders are too self-obsessed to be good bosses
“Their swaggering arrogance and natural authority can make it seem like they were born to lead. But, though dominant individuals frequently make it to the top of the career ladder, their self-obsession often makes them the worst bosses, a study has shown.” Read more…
(source: Daily Mail)
Does telecommuting make you invisible?
“Telecommuting provides many joys, including the ability to stay in your pajamas all day and the chance to work with a cat on your lap. But it does have some major drawbacks, perhaps none so serious as the fact that, if your co-workers are for the most part in an office, they can forget you exist — which means you don’t get credit for your work as you deserve.” Read more…
What it really takes to be an “expert”
“Every professional activity requires a combination of education and experience for people to be considered “experts” in a field. How many hours does it take to be an expert in litigation? What about poker? Knitting? This infographic by Udemy takes a look at some common activities and what is required to achieve a true level of expertise. Compared to other things, how do they stack up?” See infographic…
(source: Media Caffeine)
Are you a narcissistic boss?
“Entrepreneurs’ identities are closely tied to their businesses, so it’s not surprising that companies often absorb many of their founders’ personality traits. A founder-driven culture can be a good thing. Steve Jobs’s design ethos, for instance, helped mold Apple into a successful business. But when founders fill companies with their clones, it can lead to problems.” Read more…
(source: Inc.)
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The Jerk
“Like everyone else in the tech world, I’ve been reading Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography. Simultaneously, I’ve been reading the reactions to it. The one that seems to stand out above all others amounts to: “wow, Steve Jobs was a jerk”. Those who have followed Apple closely throughout the years have heard dozens if not hundreds of stories of Jobs berating employees. Isaacson’s book brings a handful of these stories to the masses, and it’s rubbing some people the wrong way.” Read more…
(source: TechCrunch)
Research reveals upside of CEO narcissism
“A new study shows self-centered CEOs who “crave acclaim and applause” are more likely to keep their companies at the forefront of technological innovation. Additionally, the desire for attention from self-absorbed CEOs fuels the willingness to make daring decisions that less confident counterparts might shy away from, especially during a period of radical change.” Read more…
(source: PR News Wire)
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When smart people are bad employees
“In high tech, intelligence is always a critical element in any employee, because what we do is difficult and complex and the competitors are filled with extremely smart people. However, intelligence is not the only important quality. Being effective in a company also means working hard, being reliable, and being an excellent member of the team. … Here are three examples of the smartest people in the company being the worst employees.” Read more…
(sourece: Forbes)
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