Central Iowa Chapter of IIBA®

 by Justin James

When you have lost your job, there is a certain expectation from those who have never been unemployed that looking for work is a full-time gig. The reality is, after the first few weeks, it’s mostly a waiting game: The resume is updated and posted to job boards, you’ve established your various search agents, and you have talked to all the relevant recruiters in the area. So what else can you do with your time to help you get back to work as quickly as possible? These tips will point you in the right direction.

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 by Jeff Cerny

Like gold and real estate, IT transformation at Accenture is continually adapting to the new economic playing field. Business Operations Director Bob Kress has become very focused and deliberate, to the point of developing a roadmap particularly relevant in a tough economy. He manages a $700 million global IT operation, but many of the observations he makes can be applied to any company’s IT department. His insights are the topic of his new book IT Governance to Drive High Performance. This interview is a follow-up to our conversation of a year ago, when Bob described how he has made IT at Accenture more visible.

10 questions to Bob Kress Accenture

By Calvin Sun Do you want to distinguish yourself in the workplace and be able to function more effectively there? Consider using humor. Whether you use it during a presentation, on the telephone, or in personal interactions, humor can break the ice and set the tone for your audience. Below are a few tips on using humor at work. For more information, I recommend the book A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Boardroom, by Michael Iapoce.

10 ways to use humor on the job