Category Archives: Jobs and Tech

Celebrating Women Who Changed the World

International Women’s Day, March 8, is a day to celebrate women: your mother, your sister, your daughter, your spouse, your friend, your coworker… any woman you would like to applaud. I would like to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women who made lasting impacts in history, science, and innovation. I’m highlighting three extraordinary people: WuContinue reading “Celebrating Women Who Changed the World”

The Cybersecurity Threat That Included Ransomware

Last week, chaos erupted at the office. Well, it was thoughtful chaos. Our company had a discussion about what we would need to do if we faced a cybersecurity threat that sent ransomware throughout our computer systems. It was a hypothetical situation, of course. Someone added an image of a dumpster fire on our collaborativeContinue reading “The Cybersecurity Threat That Included Ransomware”

Is AI Good or Bad for Writers

In a previous post, I wrote about the advantages and disadvantages of AI. Today, this very charged but relevant topic will get a part 2!  Recently, I read a discussion in a writing group about the impact of AI on writing jobs. The overall consensus was that jobs for writers are and will be affected.Continue reading “Is AI Good or Bad for Writers”

5 Tips on Working for a Virtual StartUp

Nowadays, it’s possible to go to an office address and find that the company you’re looking for doesn’t physically exist there. At all. Technology has enabled the employees of an entire company to work from home.  Some of these companies are startups that are 100 percent virtual. These companies are great if you hate commutingContinue reading “5 Tips on Working for a Virtual StartUp”

Is AI Good or Bad?

I would say that AI (artificial intelligence) is technology that I would be better off without – but it’s a necessary part of life. AI is here to stay. It helps us to complete tasks much faster and more efficiently. Yes, AI will replace tasks and possibly jobs. This week, a friend was asked atContinue reading “Is AI Good or Bad?”