The Technology Executive

In the dynamic world of business, hiring former consultants presents both opportunities and challenges for employers. Over the last couple of years, the job market has been tumultuous, with consultants facing both an overload of work and uncertain prospects due to market shifts. As employers navigate this landscape, understanding the potential advantages and drawbacks of hiring former consultants becomes crucial for making informed hiring decisions. Navigating the Negatives 1. Potential Boredom Former consultants might find the transition to a more static work environment challenging after being accustomed to the fast-paced nature of consulting. However, this can be mitigated by offering stimulating and diverse projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and providing opportunities for growth within the company. 2. Overconfidence and Knowledge Gap While consultants bring expertise, some might exhibit overconfidence, attempting to address queries or configure systems without a...

I thought I would offer up a little something different today; a work hack. With the myriad of tools across multiple websites that we use these days, it can be time consuming to get to what you are looking for. Often, you need to quickly get to that ServiceNow ticket, find something in application help, or find a particular product. For me, minutes count, especially in a meeting, so I started created custom search tools in Google Chrome. Its Omnibox, the combined address bar and search box, is a powerful tool for quickly accessing websites and performing searches. While it primarily uses Google Search as the default search engine, Chrome allows you to customize your Omnibox to include custom searches. This feature can significantly enhance your browsing experience by saving time and making searches more convenient. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of adding custom searches to Google Chrome's Omnibox, giving you the ability to search specific websites or pe...