Doing business globally has necessitated a an unprecidented way of doing business. Years ago, someone who stayed connected to work would be considered a workaholic. In this century, it is the norm for many to stay connected round the clock, particularly if you are the information systems department and especially where the business is being driven by the latest technology trends. It is also true of those in customer dependent positions such...

I work for a global company and one that is noted for diversity, and I’m in a position that allows me the privilege of working with many different ethnic groups and cultures. Human Geography was one of my favorite classes in college, so as you can imagine, It’s exciting for me to work with with my internal business clients and suppliers to build relationships and learn how business flows in other countries. One of the things...

Just about everyone using a computer has, at some point, been presented with a screen that contains pages of terms and conditions with a button at the end to accept, or reject. These are called click-through licenses, and have also been referred to as shrink wrap licenses. Often, there is a short paragraph that states by clicking through the user has reviewed and accepted the terms. There is evolving case law where these click through agreements...

For those focusing on professional development, mentors will be a critical part of your career growth. Most think of a mentor as being someone who leads and guides them down their desired career path. While there may be instances of that type of relationship occurring, it’s rare that someone will invest a significant amount of time pulling another along and ensuring their success, unless there is personal, or professional gain to the...

Always watch for language that could result in open ended expenses, or that could include everything under the sun. For example, if you run across something in your contract with a self publisher that states an amount you may have to pay up front. If the agreement states you will be responsible for the “then current” fees listed on the price list on their website, you will likely also see a disclaimer that states those prices are subject to...

No doubt there is at least one negative person in every office all around the globe. You have two choices when dealing with negatve people. You can (1) join in, eventually emersing yourself in the negativity in such a way that you are not putting off negative vibes, or (2) you can counter the negativity by challenging the person. You can start by asking them why they feel the way they do. More often, than not, the person will give a myriad of...