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The Wisdom of a Lateral Move in Your Career Many employees don’t view a lateral move as a step in the right direction. A career ladder, after all, is depicted as going upward, not sideways. Yet the skills learned in the new position can broaden your capabilities and expand the number of opportunities to advance. Think about the potential benefits. |
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It's Time to Reform Non-Compete Agreements Non-compete agreements in the tech industry are very common; however, studies show that only 24 percent of the workforce actually know trade secrets that need to be protected through non-compete agreements. Rajini Padmanaban looks at non-compete agreements and the reasons to reform them. |
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Switching Roles, Embracing Change, and Staying Relevant Ageism in the tech industry does exist. But while some conceptions tend to be true for many established employees, such as their being less willing to relocate or travel, the stereotype that they are stuck in their ways doesn't have to be. You absolutely can—and should—stay current and continue adding value. |
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Learning On: Making Time for New Software Skills Ongoing learning will help you remain relevant as the industry evolves, as well as be more productive at your job—but it can be hard to find the time. Steve Berczuk gives you some tips on how you can fit in education, what you can do to improve your skills, and what pitfalls to be sure to avoid. |
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