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Featured Reports
4 Reasons IT Leaders Hate Giving Performance Reviews
August 27, 2012
Dread sitting down with your IT employees to review job performance? Recognize the pitfalls and appraisals will be less troublesome.
6 Recruitment Rules For HR, IT
August 17, 2012
From offering the right perks to defining IT shop culture, HR and IT can work together to get the recruiting details right.
5 Soft Skills Developers Need to Succeed
August 13, 2012
You can code your heart out but that will take your career only so far. One IT leader shares what he looks for in IT rising stars.
4 Misconceptions About Managing Techies
August 09, 2012
From emotional style to project management style, techies have their own way of doing things. As an IT leader, you'd better understand common myths.
How To Survive A Merger: 6 Tips For IT
August 02, 2012
Corporate mergers and acquisitions are inherently stressful, but they don't have to result in employee exodus and jumbled systems. Here's the right way to unite IT forces.
The Upside Of Conflict
July 31, 2012
Don't shrug off conflict in your IT team as just a sign of poorly matched personalities. Instead, turn office struggles around to create a more productive IT shop.
4 Ways To Foster Greater Accountability On IT Teams
July 30, 2012
Convincing IT workers to step up to the plate takes more than cash incentives. Here's how to get them to take on more responsibility.
4 Tips On Leaving Your IT Job Gracefully
July 27, 2012
Take a page from new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's handbook and ensure a mess-free departure.
How To Explain IT Value To Business Leaders
July 18, 2012
Many IT leaders struggle to justify the cost of IT services and products to business leaders. The Technology Business Management Council has a framework to help CIOs to make the case.
5 Ways To Escape A Career In IT
July 18, 2012
CIO-turned-executive coach Susan Cramm offers advice on how to parlay your high-tech skills into a non-tech career.
Board Membership Do's And Don'ts For IT Leaders
July 17, 2012
You don't need to look further than RIM's board of directors to recognize the risk of joining a corporate board. But there are plenty of upsides, too.
6 Habits Of Successfully Decentralized IT Departments
July 16, 2012
Granting individual departments greater IT autonomy need not come at a cost to your CIO powers. Here's how a hybrid model can help you strike a balance.
IT Pro's Travel Guide To Volunteering Abroad
July 03, 2012
Volunteering overseas can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. But you'll need more than a passport to bring IT projects to life in developing countries.
Job Hunting? Here's How To Keep It Discreet
July 02, 2012
IT professionals use everything from recruiters to LinkedIn to find work, but don't want their current employer to know they're looking. Here's how to keep your search on the QT.
How To Hire A Hacker
July 02, 2012
Hackers might have shady pasts, but they can also bring a lot of IT expertise to the table. Should you consider hiring one?
Rev Up Your IT Career
June 29, 2012
In the constantly evolving world of IT, there's no such thing as resting on your laurels. Here's how to stay relevant.
How To Handle IT Growing Pains
June 07, 2012
How can managers keep IT staffers happy even as a company morphs from a startup into a large enterprise? Consider this CEO's advice.
4 IT Career Mistakes Can Hold You Back
June 04, 2012
The path to a satisfying IT career can be paved with missteps. Here's how one IT pro corrected common mistakes and found success starting his own company.
5 Qualities IT Leaders, Paratroopers Share
June 01, 2012
FireHost CEO Chris Drake says years of jumping out of a plane prepared him to be a technology leader.
5 Signs Of A Lousy IT Leader
May 29, 2012
Can you tell a promising IT leader from a potential troublemaker? Consider these managerial style red flags.
4 Ways To Supercharge IT Training
May 25, 2012
Is your company's IT training stuck in the 'same old' rut? Here are some tips to make sure employees get the most out of your IT training dollars.
5 IT Budget Presentation Do's And Don'ts
May 21, 2012
Strong presentation skills can be an important advantage when negotiating projects with your company's senior execs. But leave the Mr. Cool act at home.
5 Ways IT Leaders Can Get More Staff Feedback
May 17, 2012
Criticism is hard to take, but it can be even harder for employees to offer. Here's how to encourage your IT staff to open up and build a stronger team.
Software Engineer: 2012's Top Job
May 15, 2012
Hiring demand, high salaries, and some lesser-known perks make software engineering the most enviable profession, CareerCast.com survey finds.
Klout, Social Tool Tips For IT Job Hunters
May 11, 2012
Are you wondering how social media sites influence your hiring chances? Here's one recruiter's advice.