Midsize businesses are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change, according to a recent survey from SWC Technology Partners. The resulting report, the "2012 Technolog...Read More
Do you show proper appreciation after a job interview by sending thank-you notes? This step has traditionally been considered a given in the process, along with wearing professional attire, shaking hands firmly, ...Read More
How would you like to work for a huge global company where the CEO hosts regular coffee sessions in which you can really speak your mind? Or another business that sets aside a week for volunteerism? Or a third that grants six-...Read More
By now, all the buzzwords, phrases and trends—the cloud, BYOD, the mobile revolution, social media, etc.—have established themselves as part of the daily tech conversation. But what affect will they have on ke...Read More
As networks and computer systems grow more sophisticated, cyber-crooks are keeping pace and finding new ways to exploit weaknesses. The recently released 2012 "Data Breach Investigations Report", along with industry sn...Read More
Knowing everything about existing IT trends is great, but it's the ability to spot and act on future trends that will make you indispensable. The book Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn't, and...Read More
It can be a tough hiring market out there, but how far are you willing to go to stand out in a crowd of competitors? Apparently, some job applicants are willing to go a bit too far, according to a recent survey from OfficeTe...Read More
"If it wasn't for disappointment, I wouldn't have any appointments," went the old song from They Might Be Giants. Perhaps that rings true for you, as you question why you're not reaching the career heights you once envisio...Read More
The cloud has emerged as far more than an industry buzzword or flavor of the month. A substantial number of IT leaders are looking to make continued investments in cloud computing to lower IT costs and repla...Read More
No IT department operates in a vacuum. To deliver on key goals, you and your tech colleagues must work with other departments, outside vendors and partners. Without such alliances, even the most talented IT team a...Read More
Technology professionals are approaching 12-month highs with respect to their overall job and economic confidence, according to a recent survey from Randstad. In fact, the firm reports that optimism among these workers is the high...Read More
There's a considerable difference of opinion between IT professionals and their bosses with respect to employee performance management, according to a recent survey from TEKsystems. Supervisors overlook p...Read More
If you're looking for an in-demand IT niche, then consider specializing in mobile technology functions such as device management and application development. The vast majority of organizations surveyed are creat...Read More
Tired of spending your valuable hours at meetings that have no apparent purpose? Join the club. Most professionals attend more than 60 meetings a month, research shows, and more than one-half of that time is wasted. A...Read More
Does your CIO seem to walk around with a bit more pep in his or her step these days? It could be because a number of negative trends of recent years are reversing themselves, according to the latest annual survey from the...Read More