I want to work for a company that motivates me to succeed, and appreciates my hard work and dedication. Is that too much to ask?
I idolize companies like Mountain Equipment Co-op and Lululemon for their excellent work culture that motivates their staff to succeed. They do so by providing a friendly work environment and great employee benefits. For example: Lululemon gives free yoga classes to all it’s employees, whether they work at the head office or in a retail store, showers at all their locations to encourage staff to bike or run to work, and free success seminars. These are just a few from a long list of benefits, and are one top of the usual dental, health, etc. Read more…
I spend a lot of time perusing galleries that showcase website designs. They exist for the purpose of providing inspiration to web designers who are experiencing creative block. I am not ashamed to say I have, on occasion, used elements from other designers’ work in my own creations, and I know I am far from alone in that practice, making me wonder if there is any originality left in design. Some of these design galleries are visited by thousands of people every day, and I dare say that most of those visitors are designers. Creative influence is a powerful thing, and I wouldn’t believe any designer who told me they had never used creative elements from other designers in their own work. 