1. How I Maintain Control in the Highly Subjective Software Design Business

This article describes how I use my Terms of Service web page to stay in control of my software design projects throughout the design process from start to finish.

Posted By NE Ohio Computer Guy, Post #104910, KB Topic: American I.T. workforce

2. Sharpening your skills - A short story

Here is a short story about a woodcutter and his job. From this job, we have lot of learnings that implies to our career and sharpening our skills. Such examples in life are very important for shaping our career. Enjoy the short story.

Posted By Ramesh R, Post #101609, KB Topic: American I.T. workforce

3. Staying Viable in the Software Design Business: A Case for Deterrence

This article discusses how I created a new contract for running my custom software design business after encountering too many problems with the prior way I was transacting business.

Posted By NE Ohio Computer Guy, Post #104909, KB Topic: American I.T. workforce

4. You Will Find Programming Business, But What Kind are You Finding?

This article discusses the importance of connecting with the right customers for software design projects.

Posted By NE Ohio Computer Guy, Post #104906, KB Topic: American I.T. workforce

5. Does the U.S. still need H-1B programmers?

With the current over abundance of native workers, it might be time to cut back or even abolish H-1B visas.

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #100188, KB Topic: Foreign Worker Visas: H-1B, L-1

6. DOL fails to protect U.S. workers

The DOL does not require employers to first attempt to fill positions with U.S. workers prior to hiring nonimmigrants.

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #100223, KB Topic: Foreign Worker Visas: H-1B, L-1

7. H-1B visa displaces 500,000 U.S. tech workers

The H-1b and L-1 worker visa programs are flooding the U.S. job market and displacing hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers.

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #100222, KB Topic: Foreign Worker Visas: H-1B, L-1

8. Programmers Guild now on Facebook

The Programmers Guild has launched a Facebook page to keep members and fans current with news stories and legislation that impacts our careers. Become a "Fan" today!

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #102089, KB Topic: Foreign Worker Visas: H-1B, L-1

9. Will Sep 29 'Black Monday' stem the call for more H-1b programmers?

On Sep 29 stocks overall dropped by 10%. Some, like Apple, dropped by close to 20%. ComputerWorld asked how the current financial crisis might sway Congress on the H-1b issue.

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #101311, KB Topic: Foreign Worker Visas: H-1B, L-1

10. BusinessWeek: A Mainframe-Size Visa Loophole

More companies are using L-1 visas to bring in low-wage foreign info-tech workers -- and replace Americans

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #100224, KB Topic: Off Shoring

11. Kim Berry's Letter to the Editor

Kim Berry was published today in the Letters to the Editor section of the Sacramento Bee.

Posted By Kim Berry, Post #100317, KB Topic: Off Shoring

12. Off-shoring: You CAN fight back!

Are you fed up with calling a company and finding yourself speaking to somebody in a foreign country? 

I am, and I've just learned of an effective way to fight back, help return jobs to America, and keep them here.

The best part? We don't have to wait for government to do a thing.

Posted By Wes Peterson, Post #101990, KB Topic: Off Shoring