Derek PowerFeedback is a two-way streetInterviews are not cheap. There is a cost to every interview. For the company doing the hiring that cost is an actual monetary value…May 20May 20
Derek PowerDefining the Manager RoleWhen I started my journey as a manager, many moons ago, my director at the time gave me some of the soundest advice for the role I’ve ever…Jul 27, 20233Jul 27, 20233
Derek PowerinBetter ProgrammingYou’re Not Productive When RemoteFor the past month, I’ve noticed a hilarious trend. An uptick in articles all calling for an end to remote work, be it full or hybrid…Jul 19, 202312Jul 19, 202312
Derek PowerThe hilarity is that these people who abuse WFH would just as likely been the old 'coasters' in the…WFH requires self discipline, just as working in an office does. I have made many friendships in an office setup but I can tell them 'No…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Derek PowerI do enjoy when your nonsense articles appear because you seem to peddle the same topic that is…Many CEOs have not debunked remote work - they have sent a clear message to their employees. That they have invested money in offices and…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
Derek PowerThis ‘Return to the Office’ Rhetoric needs to end.Disclaimer: I know not all jobs can be done from home. This article is aimed at the ones that can be done remotely yet have ‘management…Sep 10, 20225Sep 10, 20225
Derek PowerDon’t Fear the BeeperOn-call is, sadly, part and parcel of some roles in IT. Historically it has been mainly the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Operations…Jan 17, 20223Jan 17, 20223
Derek PowerNegative ManagementRecently I was catching up with a friend who had changed jobs a few months prior. They were telling me that they were enjoying the work…Aug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021
Derek PowerProbation is a two-way streetHere’s the dirty, dirty, secret that the corporate world doesn’t like people knowing: probation periods work both ways.Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021
Derek PowerThe WFH Revolution will not be Twitch StreamedDisclaimer: I have read a number of comments on this topic that all say the same thing so let’s get it out of the way now — No, not all…Jun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021