Justin Sheehan - Articles

What About Web Technology?

Am I the only one just a little bit concerned about the lack of specific ideas on fixing the economy by all of the current presidential candidates? They are quick to hit all of the hot button no brainer political issues like the war in Iraq, healthcare, oil prices etc. but when it comes to talking about the economy we hear more ideals than we do ideas. Phrases such as “I will protect the middle class” or “Americans deserve to work hard and be successful” are commonplace. Read

By: Justin Sheehan | 02/06/2008 | Politics

Microsoft Embracing Openness?

Could it be that the evil empire has surrendered? If you haven’t heard Microsoft announced on Tuesday that they will change to a higher level of openness and interoperability with many of its high volume products including an agreement not to sue open-source developers for products that connect to Microsoft software. My question is this: Who locked Bill Gates in a closet? Read

By: Justin Sheehan | 26/02/2008 | Internet

When the Startup Becomes a Dinosaur

I couldn’t help thinking that this Microsoft vs. Yahoo conquest is just another example of the influence of money. By that I don’t mean the financial influence of Microsoft’s vast empire but instead the moment when a company goes from being one with a startup mentality to becoming a (gasp) corporation. Read

By: Justin Sheehan | 20/02/2008 | Leadership

Why All the Engineering and Accounting Jobs?

I couldn’t help but notice that there is a run on Engineering and Accounting jobs in the market right now. I decided to do a little research to see if I was imagining this and here is what I came up with: Read

By: Justin Sheehan | 16/10/2007 | Human Resources

Americans Just Lazy?

I recently read an article that suggested that American workers are lazy because Americans are now getting 117 hours of leisure time per week vs. 110 hours per week in 1965. The suggestion was made that in a global market economy eventually American earnings will decline as they are overtaken by a country that works more hours such as China. Read

By: Justin Sheehan | 05/10/2007 | Leadership