Executives Optimistic but Hiring Plans Slim

Business optimism is rising but hiring isn’t following that trend. That’s the takeaway. But, according to The Robert Half Professional Employment Report , 92 percent of executives said they are confident in their firms’ growth prospects in Q3 of 2011. Just under half, some 44 percent, said they are very confident. This compares with 86…

Be Prepared To Pay More For Tech Expertise

IT organizations will pony up decent size pay raises this year, despite the past few shaky economic months, thanks to continuing business investment in networking initiatives and internal application development work. The move to boost IT compensation, while at the same time meeting company mandates to improve efficiency and cut costs, will remain a big…