Weekly Hotlist: Google's Scientific Approach to Work-Life Balance (and Much More)

 

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March 31, 2014 Google's Scientific Approach to Work-Life Balance (and Much More) By Laszlo Bock A new longitudinal survey seeks to quantify worker satisfaction, teamwork, and more.

Cutting costs Leaders Can No Longer Afford to Downplay Procurement by Matthew Eatough It's time to rethink the department only known for 'buying stuff.' Innovation What Makes Big Data Projects Succeed by Tom Davenport Some common misconceptions that might be holding you back. Education Why Do App Developers Still Live with Their Moms? by Jerry Davis A few big winners capture huge returns. The rest, not so much. Communication Turn Your Next Interruption into an Opportunity by Douglas R. Conant Often, these touchpoints aren't distractions from the work. They are the work. Managing yourself Know What Kind of Careerist You Are by Boris Groysberg Are you motivated by advancement, security, freedom, engagement, or all of the above? Managing yourself An MBA Holds its Perceived Value, Even in Lean Times by Gregg Schoenfeld An exhaustive study shows few regrets among those who sought business education. Decision making Why You Should Stop Brainstorming by Tony McCaffrey Try brainswarming instead. Education College Grads Are Taking High School Grads' Jobs and Delivering Better Results by Sarah Green A new study with troubling implications for inequality and student debt.

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