Tools for Time Management Career Engineering 5/2/2013 (8) comments Practical ways to manage our time can help alleviate stress, and improve productivity and job satisfaction.
How Tech Brands Avoid Being Boring Savvy Tech Marketing 5/1/2013 (5) comments Think about the larger picture and emphasizing the human element to tell stories that will improve your branding.
The Supply Chain Talent Crisis Brian Fuller 4/25/2013 (33) comments New, multifaceted supply chain skills and how to find them are the subject of an upcoming webinar, April 30.
Simple Survival Tips for Low Morale Career Engineering 4/18/2013 (32) comments Roughly 14 percent of companies are challenged with low company morale. There are steps you can take to improve that situation.
How Working Women Cope: To Lean In or Not, Part 2 Career Engineering 4/11/2013 (8) comments If you don't want to lean in, working part time can help women stay in touch with the realities of new trends, new social media, and new ways of doing business.
Price of Freedom Is Higher Than Minimum Wage The Sanity Clause 4/11/2013 (7) comments An economic model that places the lowest possible value on its highest-value component -- the toil of human beings -- is bad news for everyone.
Telling Your Tech Brand Story Visually Savvy Tech Marketing 4/8/2013 Post a comment Humans enjoy and learn from great stories; apply the concept to
your marketing messages, and you'll do right by your audience.
7 Ways to Improve Job Security Career Engineering 3/21/2013 (17) comments Job security isn't a given today, but by being adaptable and smart, you can improve your longevity. Here are some ways.
Solving the Hiring Mystery Career Engineering 3/14/2013 (6) comments Managers normally don't spent much time hiring, so the process can be mysterious and fraught with pitfalls. These hiring and interviewing tips will help you navigate toward success.
The Startup of You: Are You Ready? Career Engineering 2/28/2013 (5) comments Our career consultant says manage your life as if you are self-employed, with urgency and doubt along the way.
Do We Matter Anymore? Brian Fuller 2/21/2013 (24) comments People are becoming less valuable to companies. If that makes you uncomfortable, it's a start.
Getting the Tech News Out Savvy Tech Marketing 12/12/2012 (11) comments When you have newsworthy information, integrating your information using various on- and off-line media is obviously preferred.
Avnet Names Kevin Moriarty CFO EBN Newswire 12/10/2012 Post a comment Avnet’s current Chief Financial Officer Ray Sadowski will be retiring from his position after 20 years as CFO
Shadowed by Process Rather Than Substance The Sanity Clause 12/5/2012 (4) comments The truth about economic, political, and other world events is often clouded by failure to grasp the full implications of such developments.
Longer Tenures Make Recruiting Tougher Carla Mahrt 10/19/2012 (6) comments Workers are staying longer at their jobs, making the task of recruiting them harder for employers seeking specialized skills.
Your Next Best Friend Isn't Siri Al Maag 9/20/2012 (20) comments The key to your next career move or your next product pitch isn't in your PDA or smartphone -- it's in face-to-face communication.
Managing the Loss of Knowledge Douglas Kent 7/9/2012 (5) comments People are the most important elements in a supply chain. How do you assure continuity when critical employees leave?
H-1B Visa Demand Spikes Barbara Jorgensen 4/9/2012 (8) comments Applications for 2013 H-1B visas topped 25,000 in a week. Last year, it took the government a month to receive that many. The government says the increase shows the economy is getting better.
H1-B Critics Outline Program Flaws Barbara Jorgensen 3/30/2012 (46) comments Opponents of US H1-B visas say the program has been exploited to bring in workers that are paid less than their US counterparts and displaces qualified American workers.
Does Your Company Motivate You? Al Maag 11/30/2011 (8) comments Companies that reward and acknowledge individuals and work groups for their achievements help their employees stay motivated.
Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 2 Carla Mahrt 8/17/2011 (33) comments In this second blog on top hiring mistakes we discuss problems that arise from dragging out the process and the undue emphasis on resumés.
Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 1 Carla Mahrt 8/10/2011 (40) comments The hiring process can prove tricky, and knowing the pitfalls to avoid can save your company time and money.
Ready for Tech Bubble 2.0? Barbara Jorgensen 7/7/2011 (8) comments It seems that the latest talent in Silicon Valley requires tree houses, cashmere hoodies, and fake mustaches to make getting up for work every day worthwhile.
Europe's Wishbone Needs a Backbone Logical Link 6/23/2011 (14) comments Europeans protesting austerity measures can get relief from businesses if executives can muster the will to hire and invest in R&D.
Tide Turns for H-1B Visas Barbara Jorgensen 5/10/2011 (34) comments The number of applicants for US H-1B visas, permits that are set aside for highly-skilled foreign workers, has dramatically dropped.
The Geek Generation Rocks Al Maag 4/11/2011 (14) comments At its Annual Tech Games event in Arizona, Avnet rediscovered that the next-gen's passion for technology will make the investment worthwhile
Avnet's Hamada on CEO Transition Barbara Jorgensen 3/7/2011 (2) comments Rick Hamada, who will take the reins as Avnet Inc. CEO in July, will use the energy generated by change to maintain Avnet's forward momentum
Ramtron CEO Resigns EBN Newswire 1/26/2011 Post a comment Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Bill Staunton; Eric A. Balzer, Ramtron’s current CFO, has been named CEO
Charting the Future of Manufacturing Bolaji Ojo 1/26/2011 (4) comments Meet the 15 people appointed by the Institute of Supply Management to help chart the course of manufacturing over the next years
Supply Chain Guru at Apple’s Helm Logical Link 1/21/2011 (14) comments Tim Cook, Apple's top executive during Steve Jobs's medical leave of absence has his roots in operations, procurement, and supply chain
Want a Pay Raise? Then Prepare to Move Barbara Jorgensen 1/20/2011 (24) comments The best way to get a pay increase this year, according to an annual tech-salary survey, is to move to a different company or to Silicon Valley
Loose Lips Can Sink a High-Tech Career Tam Harbert 1/19/2011 (13) comments Commenting for a fee on your company's or industry's supply chain operations to consulting firms could lead to job termination or worse
Intel Hires BBC Man EBN Newswire 1/18/2011 Post a comment BBC Executive Board member Erik Huggers will serve as corporate vice president and general manager of the company’s Digital Home Group
Fairchild Semi Names CTO EBN Newswire 1/18/2011 Post a comment Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Dan Kinzer chief technology officer and senior vice president
Samsung America Gets New Chief EBN Newswire 1/12/2011 Post a comment Samsung announces Yangkyu (Y.K.) Kim as President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics America
Qualcomm Reshuffles EBN Newswire 1/12/2011 Post a comment Announces new group called Global Market Development; Global Business Development renamed Global Business Operations
Electric Vehicle Battery Brouhaha Logical Link 1/11/2011 (12) comments Tales of intrigue over automotive battery technology indicate ongoing turmoil and future structural changes in the electric vehicle market
Time & Distance Theory of Social Media Al Maag 1/10/2011 (12) comments A tragedy illuminates the etiquette of social media and when business associates should not send messages related to corporate activities
Acer Names New Pan-America Ops Chief EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 (2) comments Emmanuel Fromont, current VP of the EMEA Packard Bell Division, will be appointed as the new Corp. VP & President of Pan America Ops
Motorola Solutions Names New Board EBN Newswire 12/1/2010 Post a comment On Jan. 4, Motorola will change its name to Motorola Solutions and begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MSI
QuickLogic Names New CEO EBN Newswire 11/19/2010 Post a comment Andrew J. Pease will be promoted to the position of President and CEO; E. Thomas Hart will become of Executive Chairman of the Board
Conexant Names New COO EBN Newswire 11/18/2010 Post a comment Industry veteran Sailesh Chittipeddi assumes expanded role of president and chief operating officer
The Office Meets Fort Worth Barbara Jorgensen 10/12/2010 (18) comments TTI's spokesperson contest, 'The Big Job,' is a lesson in social networking, business, and why mimes make bad mascots
Tools for Time Management Career Engineering 5/2/2013 (8) comments Practical ways to manage our time can help alleviate stress, and improve productivity and job satisfaction.
How Tech Brands Avoid Being Boring Savvy Tech Marketing 5/1/2013 (5) comments Think about the larger picture and emphasizing the human element to tell stories that will improve your branding.
The Supply Chain Talent Crisis Brian Fuller 4/25/2013 (33) comments New, multifaceted supply chain skills and how to find them are the subject of an upcoming webinar, April 30.
Simple Survival Tips for Low Morale Career Engineering 4/18/2013 (32) comments Roughly 14 percent of companies are challenged with low company morale. There are steps you can take to improve that situation.
How Working Women Cope: To Lean In or Not, Part 2 Career Engineering 4/11/2013 (8) comments If you don't want to lean in, working part time can help women stay in touch with the realities of new trends, new social media, and new ways of doing business.
Price of Freedom Is Higher Than Minimum Wage The Sanity Clause 4/11/2013 (7) comments An economic model that places the lowest possible value on its highest-value component -- the toil of human beings -- is bad news for everyone.
Telling Your Tech Brand Story Visually Savvy Tech Marketing 4/8/2013 Post a comment Humans enjoy and learn from great stories; apply the concept to
your marketing messages, and you'll do right by your audience.
7 Ways to Improve Job Security Career Engineering 3/21/2013 (17) comments Job security isn't a given today, but by being adaptable and smart, you can improve your longevity. Here are some ways.
Solving the Hiring Mystery Career Engineering 3/14/2013 (6) comments Managers normally don't spent much time hiring, so the process can be mysterious and fraught with pitfalls. These hiring and interviewing tips will help you navigate toward success.
The Startup of You: Are You Ready? Career Engineering 2/28/2013 (5) comments Our career consultant says manage your life as if you are self-employed, with urgency and doubt along the way.
Do We Matter Anymore? Brian Fuller 2/21/2013 (24) comments People are becoming less valuable to companies. If that makes you uncomfortable, it's a start.
Getting the Tech News Out Savvy Tech Marketing 12/12/2012 (11) comments When you have newsworthy information, integrating your information using various on- and off-line media is obviously preferred.
Avnet Names Kevin Moriarty CFO EBN Newswire 12/10/2012 Post a comment Avnet’s current Chief Financial Officer Ray Sadowski will be retiring from his position after 20 years as CFO
Shadowed by Process Rather Than Substance The Sanity Clause 12/5/2012 (4) comments The truth about economic, political, and other world events is often clouded by failure to grasp the full implications of such developments.
Longer Tenures Make Recruiting Tougher Carla Mahrt 10/19/2012 (6) comments Workers are staying longer at their jobs, making the task of recruiting them harder for employers seeking specialized skills.
Your Next Best Friend Isn't Siri Al Maag 9/20/2012 (20) comments The key to your next career move or your next product pitch isn't in your PDA or smartphone -- it's in face-to-face communication.
Managing the Loss of Knowledge Douglas Kent 7/9/2012 (5) comments People are the most important elements in a supply chain. How do you assure continuity when critical employees leave?
H-1B Visa Demand Spikes Barbara Jorgensen 4/9/2012 (8) comments Applications for 2013 H-1B visas topped 25,000 in a week. Last year, it took the government a month to receive that many. The government says the increase shows the economy is getting better.
H1-B Critics Outline Program Flaws Barbara Jorgensen 3/30/2012 (46) comments Opponents of US H1-B visas say the program has been exploited to bring in workers that are paid less than their US counterparts and displaces qualified American workers.
Does Your Company Motivate You? Al Maag 11/30/2011 (8) comments Companies that reward and acknowledge individuals and work groups for their achievements help their employees stay motivated.
Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 2 Carla Mahrt 8/17/2011 (33) comments In this second blog on top hiring mistakes we discuss problems that arise from dragging out the process and the undue emphasis on resumés.
Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 1 Carla Mahrt 8/10/2011 (40) comments The hiring process can prove tricky, and knowing the pitfalls to avoid can save your company time and money.
Ready for Tech Bubble 2.0? Barbara Jorgensen 7/7/2011 (8) comments It seems that the latest talent in Silicon Valley requires tree houses, cashmere hoodies, and fake mustaches to make getting up for work every day worthwhile.
Europe's Wishbone Needs a Backbone Logical Link 6/23/2011 (14) comments Europeans protesting austerity measures can get relief from businesses if executives can muster the will to hire and invest in R&D.
Tide Turns for H-1B Visas Barbara Jorgensen 5/10/2011 (34) comments The number of applicants for US H-1B visas, permits that are set aside for highly-skilled foreign workers, has dramatically dropped.
The Geek Generation Rocks Al Maag 4/11/2011 (14) comments At its Annual Tech Games event in Arizona, Avnet rediscovered that the next-gen's passion for technology will make the investment worthwhile
Avnet's Hamada on CEO Transition Barbara Jorgensen 3/7/2011 (2) comments Rick Hamada, who will take the reins as Avnet Inc. CEO in July, will use the energy generated by change to maintain Avnet's forward momentum
Ramtron CEO Resigns EBN Newswire 1/26/2011 Post a comment Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Bill Staunton; Eric A. Balzer, Ramtron’s current CFO, has been named CEO
Charting the Future of Manufacturing Bolaji Ojo 1/26/2011 (4) comments Meet the 15 people appointed by the Institute of Supply Management to help chart the course of manufacturing over the next years
Supply Chain Guru at Apple’s Helm Logical Link 1/21/2011 (14) comments Tim Cook, Apple's top executive during Steve Jobs's medical leave of absence has his roots in operations, procurement, and supply chain
Want a Pay Raise? Then Prepare to Move Barbara Jorgensen 1/20/2011 (24) comments The best way to get a pay increase this year, according to an annual tech-salary survey, is to move to a different company or to Silicon Valley
Loose Lips Can Sink a High-Tech Career Tam Harbert 1/19/2011 (13) comments Commenting for a fee on your company's or industry's supply chain operations to consulting firms could lead to job termination or worse
Intel Hires BBC Man EBN Newswire 1/18/2011 Post a comment BBC Executive Board member Erik Huggers will serve as corporate vice president and general manager of the company’s Digital Home Group
Fairchild Semi Names CTO EBN Newswire 1/18/2011 Post a comment Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Dan Kinzer chief technology officer and senior vice president
Samsung America Gets New Chief EBN Newswire 1/12/2011 Post a comment Samsung announces Yangkyu (Y.K.) Kim as President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics America
Qualcomm Reshuffles EBN Newswire 1/12/2011 Post a comment Announces new group called Global Market Development; Global Business Development renamed Global Business Operations
Electric Vehicle Battery Brouhaha Logical Link 1/11/2011 (12) comments Tales of intrigue over automotive battery technology indicate ongoing turmoil and future structural changes in the electric vehicle market
Time & Distance Theory of Social Media Al Maag 1/10/2011 (12) comments A tragedy illuminates the etiquette of social media and when business associates should not send messages related to corporate activities
Acer Names New Pan-America Ops Chief EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 (2) comments Emmanuel Fromont, current VP of the EMEA Packard Bell Division, will be appointed as the new Corp. VP & President of Pan America Ops
Motorola Solutions Names New Board EBN Newswire 12/1/2010 Post a comment On Jan. 4, Motorola will change its name to Motorola Solutions and begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MSI
QuickLogic Names New CEO EBN Newswire 11/19/2010 Post a comment Andrew J. Pease will be promoted to the position of President and CEO; E. Thomas Hart will become of Executive Chairman of the Board
Conexant Names New COO EBN Newswire 11/18/2010 Post a comment Industry veteran Sailesh Chittipeddi assumes expanded role of president and chief operating officer
The Office Meets Fort Worth Barbara Jorgensen 10/12/2010 (18) comments TTI's spokesperson contest, 'The Big Job,' is a lesson in social networking, business, and why mimes make bad mascots
EBN Dialogue enables and encourages you to participate in live chats with notable leaders and luminaries. Not only editors and journalists, but the entire EBN community is able to comment and ask questions. Listed below are upcoming and archived chats.
Archived Dialogues
Thailand Stages a Comeback Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Euro-Crisis: What It Means for High-Tech Firms Join EBN Editor in Chief Bolaji Ojo and Contributing Editor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. EDT for a Live Chat on high-tech and Europe's economic difficulties.
Microsoft Surface: Potential Winners & Losers What are the implications for the electronics industry supply chain of Microsoft Corp.'s decision to launch its own tablet PC? Join industry veteran and EE Times' systems and OEM expert Rick Merritt on Tuesday, July 3, at 12:00 pm EDT for a Live Chat on this subject.
Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Peter Drucker famously said "Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window." Yet in the razor's-edge world of electronics—with a lean supply chain and just-in-time demands—the need to know the future is vital.
While no one really can accurately predict the future, we can take guidance from another Drucker saying which is the best way to predict the future is to create it.
You've heard the saying "the No. 1 supply chain risk is your people." That hasn't always been the case. But today's complex global supply chain requires a new type of multitalented employee. It's one who understands, finance, marketing, economics, is savvy with technology, graceful with relationships and can think analytically.
Where are these people? Are universities properly preparing the next generation supply chain professionals? How do train your existing workforce for these new, demanding positions?
Brian Fuller, editor-in-chief of EBN, will lead a 60-minute Avnet Velocity panel discussion that will ask and answer these and other questions swirling around today's supply-chain talent challenges.
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