One of the most satisfying parts of the work I do is helping others. In my early years as a technical writer, I found that I regularly asked questions. It was the only way to learn. I hadn't taken a course - there weren't any when I was first starting out. I would try to do something and if the help didn't help (and it often didn't), I turned to friends and colleagues (here in Israel and abroad).…
We are looking for an insurance policy for one of our company cars. While investigating options and prices, we came across a special service for women. For free, they will come and change a flat tire, no matter where you are in Israel, no matter where your car breaks down. If a woman calls to request the service, it is free. A man will be charged. I wondered about how this translates into discrimination or reverse discrimination. But…
WritePoint started a salary survey about two years ago. Our first was done in December, 2009 and set the standard for the months to come. We already knew what was going to happen and by running frequent surveys, we were able to track the economy crashing down. Our next survey was in February, 2010. Just in those few months, we saw a huge rise in unemployment (from around 3.4% to 11%). It was shocking to see such an…
Whether you're a single author or part of a team, managing your content is an important practice that ensures efficiency in your work and accuracy in your documentation. The problem is that most content management systems are very expensive and require a large learning curve. That's where Microsoft SharePoint comes in. Without worrying about a costly implementation or learning cycle, you can begin using SharePoint's built-in document management features immediately. Furthermore, most organizations already have SharePoint and, if…