Sentences with phrase «work in difficult environments»

The researchers say that such «on - site morphing» could allow similar robots to do construction work in difficult environments, such as disaster zones or space, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase «transform and roll out!»

Robin Murphy of Texas A&M is an expert in rescue robots; Red Whittaker of Carnegie Mellon designs robots that work in difficult environments; Javier Movellan of U.C. San Diego studies how robots interact with children; and Rodney Brooks of MIT founded iRobot, maker of the Roomba.

Not exact matches

If your child is sick and you can't go in to work, calling your manager, who also happens to be your child's grandfather, isn't going to be nearly as difficult as it might be in an environment where strangers who don't have empathy for your situation are recording your attendance.

Three of us started the company, we were first time software entrepreneurs, we were starting in a difficult environment in late 2000 when the Internet bubble had burst, we couldn't get funding, we were working without salaries and having no financial cushion... but almost in a linear fashion it just got better and better: more momentum, more customers, better culture, better technology.

In a startup environment, where business leaders and innovators are juggling literally dozens of roles, it can be difficult to evaluate or understand the work of partners or vendors, whether they're involved with payroll, billing or advertising duties.

Thompson recently spoke with Inc. senior reporter April Joyner about Best Buy's decision and why she believes a flexible work environment gives companies an advantage, even in difficult times.

This is especially difficult for those who are used to working in busy office environments and being surrounded by people.

Though it is difficult to raise children in what might be called a «gender - neutral environment», part of the antidote to the current gender - laden environments in which children tend now to be raised is this view of the work of the Spirit in giving gifts as the Spirit chooses, which encourages those who are the teachers and guides of the young to observe the emerging qualities of spirit in each child and to bring those qualities to full flower rather than trying to redirect any «alpha» qualities in women or «beta» qualities in men towards any «norm.»

From Madaline Healey operating in a very difficult work environment in Laos, to Professor Louise Fresco's broad efforts to improve the degrading relationship humanity has with food.

The EC has historically supported IRRI's work to conserve the genetic diversity of rice, understand the function of rice genes, and develop new rice varieties, particularly for use in difficult growing environments.

In order for the Lacazette experiment to succeed several things need to occur, many of which will require Wenger to act in a very unlike Wenger fashion... firstly, Wenger has to commit to Lacazette as the number 1 striking option, which could prove difficult considering the way in which he has approached that position since RVP's departure... remember that Lacazette has only been here for a cup of coffee and yet he has already played out on the left... I'm truly worried that upon further reflection the club won't be able to resist an increased offer, under the guise that the work environment is increasingly untenable, and Sanchez will find himself elsewhere come September (I pray not though); if that were to happen I fear that Lacazette will be played along side GiroIn order for the Lacazette experiment to succeed several things need to occur, many of which will require Wenger to act in a very unlike Wenger fashion... firstly, Wenger has to commit to Lacazette as the number 1 striking option, which could prove difficult considering the way in which he has approached that position since RVP's departure... remember that Lacazette has only been here for a cup of coffee and yet he has already played out on the left... I'm truly worried that upon further reflection the club won't be able to resist an increased offer, under the guise that the work environment is increasingly untenable, and Sanchez will find himself elsewhere come September (I pray not though); if that were to happen I fear that Lacazette will be played along side Giroin a very unlike Wenger fashion... firstly, Wenger has to commit to Lacazette as the number 1 striking option, which could prove difficult considering the way in which he has approached that position since RVP's departure... remember that Lacazette has only been here for a cup of coffee and yet he has already played out on the left... I'm truly worried that upon further reflection the club won't be able to resist an increased offer, under the guise that the work environment is increasingly untenable, and Sanchez will find himself elsewhere come September (I pray not though); if that were to happen I fear that Lacazette will be played along side Giroin which he has approached that position since RVP's departure... remember that Lacazette has only been here for a cup of coffee and yet he has already played out on the left... I'm truly worried that upon further reflection the club won't be able to resist an increased offer, under the guise that the work environment is increasingly untenable, and Sanchez will find himself elsewhere come September (I pray not though); if that were to happen I fear that Lacazette will be played along side Giroud

If a mom has returned to work and is breastfeeding, why is it so difficult for some employees to accommodate them and figure out a way so the mom can pump at work in a clean, comfortable environment?

You're now with the kids 24/7 and that can be a difficult adjustment, especially if you're used to answering to a boss, listening to water cooler buzz and working in a deadline - driven environment.

And the reason for the tone, and the volume of missives, according to DCCC head Rep. Steve Israel, is that they work, providing a real boon to the party's fundraising in what is expected to be a very difficult campaign environment in November.

Colleen Fahy - Box, Oneida County Department of Social Services Interim Commissioner: «Those employed in the human services field must often work with people under duress or experiencing challenging circumstance and usually in environments that are difficult to control.

«Our members work in some of the hardest and most difficult environments in the world, but we never ask for special treatment,» said NYSCOPBA president Donn Rowe.

Apart from having to cope with a new language in everyday life, this was quite a different work environment from what I was used to — more intense, regimented, and at times difficult to contend with.

She also felt that delaying her return might make it difficult for her to integrate into the European working environment, because the funding systems and the lab culture in the United States and Europe are quite different.

This turmoil must have been at least as difficult to deal with as it was for me to cope with working in an environment without the accustomed university infrastructure.

«Systems that can work in unstructured physical environments, such as this carpentry system, are notoriously difficult to make.

Many teachers who have spent their careers working in traditional classrooms may find that teach in a blended learning environment is a difficult adjustment.

«At the same time, it can be difficult working as the only health professional in an education environment.

If you work in a retail environment, you'll know how important visual merchandising is, and just how difficult it is to convey best practices without pictures.

However, one - on - one time is very difficult to fit in — I usually get only a few moments each day to work individually with at - risk students, or I am taking time after school to tutor students in a 1:1 environment.»

As most service managers can attest, maintaining a positive work environment in the shop is necessary but difficult at times.

Beech and Holly work well for those animals that find it difficult to adapt to new situations, are sensitive to noise, changes in the weather or their environment.

Susie had become so frustrated, reactive, and difficult to manage in the shelter environment that she was put in a special place in the shelter where the public wouldn't be able to get her out of her kennel and only staff worked with her.

Advanced On and Off Leash Training Some people choose to continue working with professional instruction as their dog advances on to more difficult tasks and challenging environments, such as remaining well controlled outside and in the face of increasing distraction.

As a traveler, you'll see many markets in some unlikely spots, but this one takes the cake for difficult work environments.

It definitely works as a fun little playground to get a hang of the game's basic mechanics, though I do have to admit the simplistic shapes and colors of the environment actually made some of the platforming a little difficult in some areas, particularly a spiraling hill in which Laylee needed to roll Yooka up its slopes.

«The Everything series is a project I started working on in 2003 when things in the United States for me personally, in my community and my social environment, were just extremely difficult.

Each in their own way has been a transformative figure often working in challenging environments and under difficult conditions.»

«There is something to be said for smaller galleries finding new ways to work together and hoping that can give us some kind of advantage in what's becoming a difficult environment business-wise for us all,» Mr. Schultz said.

It is actually quite difficult to work that out and depends enormously on what kind of environment the extra clouds / aerosols are in (this is one of the big «missing steps»).

Difficult and frustrating environment to work in.

Difficult work environments: A hostile work atmosphere in which everyone is only seeking his own best interests can quickly become toxic.

A hostile work environment is created when an employer or colleague behaves in such a way that it is difficult or impossible for an employee to continue working.

And in an era where it can be very difficult to distinguish yourself from your competitors, deep consideration of where you deliver your services and what the physical environment looks like is an underdeveloped opportunity that forward - thinking firms will increasingly consider in greater depth as a way to more strategically target specific types of work and specific types of clients.

There are difficult intellectual property issues concerning rights in practice systems, work product databases, and other aspects of the modern law office environment.

That's because conflict within organizations can reduce productivity and create a difficult work environment, leading to unwanted turnover in staff and reduced morale.

Unfortunately, employees who work in the manufacturing industry face a difficult work environment.

Secondly, lawyers claim that they are working hard and long yet tools that would help them work smarter are not being adopted — even in a difficult economic environment.

The second challenge for a high risk applicant is to find, an life insurance agent that isn't working in a massive call center environment whereby a difficult case like yours may simply not get the attention it needs!

«A company like FF... is a difficult company to work with, in terms of the environment, the culture,» he said.

If you thrive in an outdoor and more hands - on work environment, it can be difficult to establish a new career when the majority of opportunities are in office work.

That's because conflict within organizations can reduce productivity and create a difficult work environment, leading to unwanted turnover in staff and reduced morale.

Accustomed to working in fast paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult clients.

Accustomed to working in a fast paced environment requiring the ability to think quickly and clearly in order to be successful in carrying out duties while handling difficult clients in a professional manner.

Accustomed to working in fast - paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult clients.

Ability to assist colleagues in difficult tasks, which helps to build team spirit, as well as a perfect working environment.