Tag Archives: business

Flexible Work Policies are Preferred

Posted on August 4, 2023 by way0utwest

The great post-pandemic, post-Great-Resignation, hybrid/remote/in-the-office work debate continues. It seems almost every week I see more stories that report on, hype, attempt to prove, or otherwise stoke emotions about whether the future of work for many people is more likely … Continue reading →

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HIPPO vs. Data

Posted on July 14, 2023 by way0utwest

One trend for many organizations is to be data-driven. This means using data to make decisions at all levels, or at least support those decisions. This was popularized by many companies, and there is research to back up the claims … Continue reading →

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Startup Advice

Posted on May 5, 2023 by way0utwest

Many technical people dream of starting a company and having it grow to an IPO. The history of computing is littered with the successes and failures of companies that attempted this. As a young man in high school, I saw … Continue reading →

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The Survivors

Posted on April 28, 2023 by way0utwest

The last year has seen a number of large tech companies lay off large numbers of staff. The list for 2023 includes large companies, like Google (12,000), Amazon (9,000 this time), Microsoft (10,000), and Meta (10,000 this time), but also … Continue reading →

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