FINAL WORD
In my experience , the challenge for engineers is to be challenged to build things that address challenges .
In fact , some of the most interesting work has come from lulls in the product development lifecycle that afforded engineers the space and time to think up new solutions .
For example , this was a significant motivator in the invention of network communication Tag Switching . When the original product the engineering team had been working on was discontinued , they switched focus and Tag Switching was born .
Creating a satisfying and rewarding work environment is critical . In today ’ s hybrid work environment , people are often located at different places geographically , as well as time zone-wise .
The challenge is creating a cohesive and productive team environment , while remaining flexible to the needs of the team members .
Employers that are curious as to how best to setup environments for teams to operate are the ones that have and will continue to win .
Those that are rigid and inflexible will simply see an exodus of talent .
Tom Nadeau – CTO and VP , Spirent Communications
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