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Why real-time search algorithm updates may be bad news

With real-time algorithm updates becoming the norm in place of manual releases, what issues might arise? Columnist Patrick Stox examines some potential effects of faster algorithm updates. Patrick Stox on March 18, 2016   Every update of Panda and Penguin in recent years has brought joy to some SEOs and sorrow to others. As the algorithms … Continue reading Why real-time search algorithm updates may be bad news

How to Break Bad News to Employees: Mastering the Dreaded Part of the Job

by Jamie Nichol December 11, 2015 Follow @CultureIQDecember 11, 2015 Being a manager is tough. Everyone wants to be the boss who inspires and uplifts employees, encouraging them to take risks and succeed, but even outstanding managers find themselves having to break bad news occasionally. Sharing bad news, whether about a canceled project, rejected raise, … Continue reading How to Break Bad News to Employees: Mastering the Dreaded Part of the Job

Stop Overdosing on Celebrity Gossip, The News, and Low Quality Information

James ClearSeptember 22, 2015 How much time do you spend consuming information that you have no intention of taking action on or that you don’t care deeply about? For example: the nightly news cycle of local crimes, the endless stream of Facebook and Twitter updates, celebrity gossip, reality TV shows, Buzzfeed articles. The list goes … Continue reading Stop Overdosing on Celebrity Gossip, The News, and Low Quality Information

Will Facebook’s “Empathy” Button Be Good News For Marketers?

Marketing experts weigh in possible impact of Facebook’s plan to test a way for people to express shorthand emotions other than Like. Martin Beck on September 21, 2015 Facebook’s Like button is about to have company. One question: Will marketers give it the thumbs up? It almost certainly won’t be a “dislike” button, but it … Continue reading Will Facebook’s “Empathy” Button Be Good News For Marketers?