Strategies and Trends for Information Technology Leaders
When it comes to adding staff, there’s little margin for error. Few CIOs have the time and budget to devote to a second round of recruiting if an initial hire doesn’t work out so it’s essential to select the right person … now. Of course, achieving this goal often is easier said than done. To…
By Samuel Greengard Once upon a time, we were told a wonderful tale about technology simplifying work. It makes sense because a word processor is far more efficient than a typewriter and a Website is much simpler and faster than managing millions of pieces of paper. However, the reality is that today’s technology simply creates…
While the high unemployment rate might suggest it’s easy to find skilled applicants today, that’s not always the case with technology professionals. In fact, according to the Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report for the first quarter of 2011, 54 percent of CIOs said it is very or somewhat challenging to find…
In an ideal world, every IT department would be prepared, organized and ready to meet emerging business needs. Yet today’s constantly evolving economic environment means that much is in a state of flux, especially when it comes to IT staffing issues. Even companies that are expanding may still be faced with limited ITstaff or budgets,…
As the economy gains momentum, employees will have greater job opportunities, increasing the risk of turnover. These factors make retention a growing concern for technology leaders. In fact, 43 percent of CIOs surveyed by our company said that keeping existing workers will be their No.1 staffing priority in 2010. When you think of retaining employees,…
The recession caused plenty of disruption in the overall U.S. workforce and the IT ranks were not an exception. According to a new survey by the Corporate Executive Board, the percentage of IT employees making “high discretionary effort” plummeted in the first half of 2009 to 4.6%, part of a longer-term downward spiral affecting the…
Your employees need to be able to interact with end users, staff from other departments and members of the executive team not only to solve technical issues but also make a case for investments or projects your group deems critical. However, everyone has a different communication style, which affects their relationships with others and the…
It’s hard to miss the headlines about the economy, but the news isn’t all doom and gloom for the IT field. Although companies are certainly being cautious about hiring, a number of factors are fueling demand for IT professionals within several specialties. In fact, you may be surprised to learn there is still competition for…
The popular media and trade rags are filled with stories about downsizing and cost cutting. IT, as usual, is one of the first business units to be affected—budgets being cut, projects cancelled, placed on hold or de-funded. Labor, always a large component of the IT budget, is being cut as well and that means that…