Monthly Archives: October 2013

Apple’s recent release of a new iPad Air came as no surprise. A few years ago, the iPad was the only (and arguably the best) option on the market if one was looking to purchase a tablet. Today, Apple remains a consumer favourite, but in order to justify their high prices their products must continue to exert their superiority in both function and style. The iPad Air does just that, heightening the air of simplicity and minimalism that marks the […]

HP has long been known for their technological innovations resulting in birth of Silicon Valley and egalitarian culture which many organizations model themselves after. However, in recent years, HP has been struggling with their products but most importantly, their culture. HP’s CEO, Meg Whitman, expressed her concerns through an internal memo asking employees to work in their offices instead of at home. This decision is based on the theory that collaboration between employees through face-to-face contract increases creativity and productivity. […]