Stress and Burnout can be Funny … Sometimes

It being the day after Halloween there’s probably a couple people out today with sick kids that ate too much candy last night. Or, it could be they ate too much candy on purpose just so they could feel lousy and call off sick today. CareerBuilder’s annual survey on absenteeism, the List of the Most…

Winning the New War for IT Talent

Instead of an outright war, smaller less conspicuous battles will be waged for a new class of people — the neglected warriors of the recession. These people are likely to be recruited away and quickly conferred with the hero status they so richly deserve by their new bosses. These newly minted heroes will help their…

5 Ways to Ensure Your IT Staff will be Unhappy

What is at the top of the list is for people is to feel like their work matters; that it counts for something. The companies who create meaning for the work keep their employees engaged and productive through the business downturns and budget cuts I recently heard part of an interview with Dan Ariely about…

IT Leadership is about Motivating Employees in Tough Times

Having a loyal, motivated team can make all the difference in your company’s ability to not just survive but also succeed. IT leadership plays a key role in making this happen. As the economy improves, it will be critical that your employees are satisfied because the risk of turnover will grow exponentially. In fact, in…