Latency changes behavior
When I have to wait longer than expected for a website to load, I don't use it as often. Subconsciously, I start avoiding the website all »
Make sure your co-workers are people you want to spend time with
Most people spend more time at work than anywhere else. So, in addition to feeling like your contributions are meaningful, be sure that you enjoy spending »
Check out the bathrooms
A good way to know whether a property is well kept is to look at the bathrooms. Bathrooms are often neglected because they're not the focal »
Recommended pricing
Some restaurants, bars, and museums allow people to pay what they want, but show recommended prices. Online where transactions are effectively anonymous and impersonal, this would »
Concentration and diversification
Investors need to balance concentration and diversification in their portfolios. The appropriate balance is based on your appetite for risk and how confident you are in »
Signal jamming
Have you ever had trouble ordering an Uber from a hotel lobby or airport? It turns out you're not imagining things. Marriott has been blocking customers' »
Mechanics and physicians
Mechanics and physicians are both healers. After collecting diagnostic data, both work to fix underlying problems that cause undesirable symptoms. Mechanics have the luxury and disadvantage »
Warehousing and city development
Businesses that sell physical goods need warehouses to keep inventory. While this sounds obvious, it's not clear where businesses should locate them. As transportation technologies have »
Sharing the value of perks enjoyed by employees?
Do any employers share the value of perks offered to employees on their pay stubs? I imagine this being itemized into categories like meals / snacks, training »
Delighting employees
Perks like free meals and on site laundry are nice. But, if expectations aren't carefully managed, it can start to feel like these kinds of benefits »