Archive for the ‘ Productivity ’ Category
The first mention of work is in Genesis – and it is a great thing. Before the fall of man/sin’s existence, Adam had two jobs: to work and keep the garden (2:15), and to name the animals (2:19). But God knew that Adam still lacked something in his life, so he brought him a woman. [ READ MORE ]
Most all the ambitions and strivings of man are summed up in Isaiah 40.* Conquering of nations, and influence over people (15,17). Power, authority, leadership, organization, management (23) Athleticism, health (30-31) Creativity and innovation (19, 28) We admire individuals who excel at portraying these traits, and it requires much talent and experience to be successful [ READ MORE ]
I believe we are all laborers. It’s not just a common term used in Christendom, nor an economic term, but it is a telling trait of every person. When we don’t work, we become restless and unfulfilled. Jesus tells His disciples in John 6, “Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the [ READ MORE ]
As much as I love technology and gadgets, I think that recently they have been increasingly over-applied to the point of uselessness. If the measure of a certain technology’s value is its contribution towards productivity, then I question whether organizations who are zealous to get in on Web 2.0, or issue their employees iPhones really [ READ MORE ]
I came across this article today in the Wall Street Journal, The Declining Value of Your College Degree. Here’s a couple excerpts I found interesting: College-educated workers are more plentiful, more commoditized and more subject to the downsizings that used to be the purview of blue-collar workers only. What employers want from workers nowadays is [ READ MORE ]
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