This post was originally published Dec 23, 2005.

As Matthew looked across the manufacturing floor, the machines stood silent, the shipping dock was clear. Outside, the service vans were neatly parked in a row. Though he was the solitary figure, Matthew shouted across the empty space.

“Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night.”

He reached for the switch. The mercury vapors went dark. He slid out the door and locked it behind.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday. As we cross into our 12th year of publishing, we will take a short break. Management Blog will return on January 4, 2016.
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Watch for the release of our online program – Hiring Talent 2016, scheduled for Jan 15, 2016.