How to stop yourself from using the wrong emoji at work Maybe don’t wink at your coworkers Consider the ?. Some people wouldn’t think twice about using this emoji in a work context; others cringe at the very thought. There’s a gulf in meaning here, just like with the Italian hand gesture. To some, the wink emoji is a harmless way to clarify that a statement is intended as a joke, or at least intended to be friendly....

The Chinese market is one of the most appealing for brands looking to expand into new territories. And it’s clear why — the ecommerce market in China is$2.7 trillion, four times the size of the US ($843 billion), and is growing twice as fast. What’s even more exciting is that the share of ecommerce sales to total retail is expected to be at about 52.1% in 2021, growing from 44.8% just a year before....

More than half of the attendees atThe Next Web Conferencearen’t from The Netherlands. They fly into Amsterdam early in the week and stay for the weekend after the conference. We love it, and are very proud, that our conference has grown into an event with international appeal. For our international visitors we have a few tips when it comes to surviving Amsterdam. Here they are, in no particular order: BikesThe best way to experience Amsterdam is by bike....

Do you own a Zune but use a Mac? Must be rough. While there is no Zune media player software suite for Mac,Microsoftdid write a quick and dirty program called “Windows Phone 7Connector For Mac” that lets users sync media from a Mac to a Windows Phone 7 device. Since the Windows Phone 7 uses the Zune software to sync up to aWindows PC, it became evident to one forum user “nate8nate” on theZuneboards message boardthat after a simple console command, Windows Phone 7 Connector For Mac can be used to sync up a Zune HD with a Mac....

How to take control of your performance review and get the cash you deserve Tips to help you navigate the performance review Performance reviews matter How you structure your performance review has a direct influence on your ability to get a potential salary raise. Generally speaking, companies will provide anywhere between a 1-10% annual raise depending on how well you’ve performed that particular year. That makes your review one very important hour....