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Own Your Career Owning your career means being accountable for your actions, both current and future. This is critical in today's dynamic environment. Gone are the days when companies employ people for a lifetime and employees stay in the same spot. Read up on some of today's software testing industry dynamics. |
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My Smartphone Is Making Me Stupid There's no denying that smartphones are useful. But is that constant connectivity truly helpful—or healthy? Uninterrupted access can actually be bad for productivity and creativity. That's why a new project is proposing a week of challenges to get you off your phone and back inside your own head. |
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