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NewsThe CIO's agenda for November
As November rapidly approaches, it's time to be turning one's thoughts to the projects that are teed up for 2012 and the staffing changes that may be needed to accommodate them. November is a good Read more...
IT reorganizations remain on horizon
IT groups are likely to be subject to reorganization into next year as companies continue trying to match their technology with changing business needs. While reorganization is nothing new, its Read more...
Minnesota shutdown sends home 75% of enterprise tech employees
If you've always thought of the IT department as critical to an organization's survival, you may be dismayed to learn that Minnesota considers a hefty percentage of its own IT workers optional. When Read more...
Who are better: Consultants or IT staffers?
A bit of a battle is being waged on the TechRepublic Web site over the question of who are better, consultants or the internal corporate IT team. A post by Erik Eckel asserting that IT staff members Read more...
Gawker hack the result of poor security preparation
More information has emerged from the high profile hack of Gawker Media that took place two weeks ago. The revenge attack was committed by a group who identify themselves as Gnosis, and resulted in Read more...
Ways to motivate IT staff without using cash
Most employees respond well to monetary incentives, but few companies have a lot of extra cash sitting around for motivation purposes these days. It may take more time and effort than handing out Read more...
Top five challenges in dealing with the staff
Shifting gears to address plans for growth is a positive move for companies, but for CIOs it can create a staffing challenge as it likely requires a significant change in mindset for employees. This Read more...
Who fits under the "IT worker" label?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of IT professional in the United States at 4 million, but analysts at Foote Partners argue that a more accurate number is around 20 million. According Read more...
Did you cut your IT staff too deeply?
The recession has caused many firms to make significant cuts in their IT departments--decisions made out of economic necessity but ones that may come back to haunt those businesses. A survey by Read more...
Forrester: IT budget cuts impact staff and salaries
A new Forester Research report said that hiring freezes, staff reductions or pay and benefit cuts top the list of how to save money in this lengthy recession. It should come as no surprise that when Read more...
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