The Use of Spreadsheets: Considerations for Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
[ Source: Lyquidity Solutions ]
January 2008-Many companies rely on spreadsheets as a key tool in their financial reporting and operational processes. As a result, the use of spreadsheets is an integral part of the information and decision-making framework for these companies. In developing and using spreadsheets, companies need to balance their ease and flexibility against the importance of reliable information for management’s use. This paper from PricewaterhouseCoopers discusses the evaluation of the control environment and specific control activities that should ....
10 Steps In Presenting An Effective Business Case For A Learning Management System
[ Source: SumTotal Systems ]
January 2008-Most organizations don’t emphasize the importance of learning and development as much as they should. The need may be very clear to the individual, but how do they convince the rest of the organization to jump on board? This white paper from SumTotal Systems explains the 10 steps which will help to address immediate problems, build alliances throughout the organization, and make a business case. These best-practices come directly from SumTotal customers who have faced ....
CNA Study Guide: Novell eDirectory
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-eDirectory is the world’s leading Directory service. It provides a unifying, cross-platform infrastructure for managing, securing, accessing, and developing all major components of the network. eDirectory scales to the largest network environments, including the Internet. Because it is based on the X.500 standard, eDirectory supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and the Java programming environment. This paper from Pearson Education, Exam Cram covers eDirectory testing objectives for Novell Course 3001: Foundations ....
Non-Traditional Career Paths For Men And Women
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-This paper from Quintessential Careers describes about non-traditional career is where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender - or conversely where less than 25 percent of the workforce is of same gender. For women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs: labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory. And while fewer non-traditional careers are available for men than for women, these careers tend to involve education, health, and ....
Five Key Traits Of Great Leadership
[ Source: Entrepreneur.com ]
January 2008-This paper from Entrepreneur.com explains five leadership traits one can adopt to attract and retain outstanding employees. As an entrepreneur with employees, one of the primary goals is most likely to attract and keep motivated workers. So this paper explores the five key traits that will help one become the kind of leader people love working for.
ICDL Exam Cram: Using the Computer and Managing Files
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-A user interface consists of the graphical components one uses to view and interact with the computer. To help one prepare for the ICDL exam, this paper published by Pearson Education, Exam Cram teaches the way around the system’s file structure. Specifically, the paper covers the computer environment, the desktop, how to manage files, viruses, and print management.
Solaris 9 User Account Administration
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-This paper covers the administration of user and group accounts, the system files used to store the user and group account information, and the initialization files associated with user accounts. User and group accounts control access to the system. The administration of user accounts and group accounts along with the passwords associated with these accounts is a key system administration activity. User accounts can be added, modified, or deleted using command-line utilities or by using ....
Altitude MPP: The Solution For Manpower Planning Challenges
[ Source: Kronos ]
January 2008-The Altitude MPP system allows airlines to achieve optimal manpower levels by addressing all phases of the planning process. From establishing requirements and maintaining required levels to equipment bidding and training to vacation planning - the system lets a planner deal with each of these complex tasks. Altitude MPP makes it even easier by providing a user-friendly interface for quick data visualization.
Overview Of Commercial Card Products That Can Increase Expense Management And Control: Key Components To A CompanyS Compliance With Sarbanes-Oxley
[ Source: American Express ]
January 2008-American Express dedicated to supporting their clients as one implement expense management solutions that help one achieve control, compliance, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction goals. Their core business is helping companies manage their corporate expenses. Specifically, through Commercial Cards (Corporate Cards and/or Corporate Purchasing Cards), they seek to find innovative ways to make their clients incredibly successful at achieving their expense management objectives. This paper from American Express focuses on several areas of importance: reporting ....
The Solaris 10 Advantage: Understanding the Real Cost of Ownership of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
[ Source: Crimson Consulting Group ]
January 2008-This paper published by Crimson Consulting Group discusses the solaris 10 advantage: understanding the real cost of ownership of red hat enterprise linux. Long-term cost of ownership is a more accurate metric than acquisition cost in making an operating system decision. CIOs considering Linux should be aware that other UNIX operating system providers, such as Sun Microsystems, may offer better long-term cost of ownership as compared to Linux. This paper discusses a study based on ....
Inquiry Letters
[ Source: North Star ]
January 2008-
An inquiry letter is similar to a cover letter. The big difference it is sent as uninvited (or as a cold contact) to an employer. Send inquiry letters to potential employers who have not advertised a job opening. By using the letter to match the qualifications to the needs of the employer an inquiry letter should include a specific contact name and title at the company, an attached resume etc. This paper explains how inquiry ....
The Purpose Of A Resume: To Win An Interview
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-
The purpose of a resume is to get an interview. There is no other way to say it. Resumes are one to two-page summaries of qualifications and their sole purpose is to impress prospective employers. Any resume can list employment dates and job position titles, but only the best ones speak the language employers want to hear. This paper from Professional Resume helps one to cut above the rest of the crowd by providing concrete ....
The Greening of Training: How Sustainability Is Reshaping Organizational Learning
[ Source: SkillSoft ]
February 2009-
More and more companies are making sustainability a highly visible part of their corporate strategy. There are many factors driving companies to go green, from the desire to improve corporate image to competitive differentiation in the market. But whatever the reason, the training department can be a key part of a green strategy. This dovetails nicely with the overall trend in training to align learning with corporate initiatives. If your company is championing a green ....
Skills Gaps in the World’s IT Workforce: A CompTIA International Research Study
[ Source: CompTIA ]
September 2008-
This ground-breaking research identifies trends and gaps in IT skills, explores issues surrounding recruiting and hiring, investigates the current and potential IT market growth and demand for IT professionals, and discovers which factors most influence, and are expected to influence, the IT industry.
The IT industry has experienced many changes and much growth in the past decade with the fast pace of technological change and the ever-increasing globalization of business. We believe ....
10 Hot Skills for 2009
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
May 2009-
Whether we are in a down economy, seeing jobs go offshore, or witnessing jobs being cut altogether, there are certain IT skills that will never go out of style. With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the maintenance of networking and enterprise Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here's our top 10 hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.
How to Use the Six Laws of Persuasion during a Negotiation
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
August 2006-
In order to be successful, you must master the persuasion process, which will enable you to deliberately create the attitude change and subsequent actions necessary for persuading others to your way of thinking. In other words, you have to be able to "sell" your ideas in order to make changes in your favor and, in a win-win situation, provide the other side with a fair deal. This entails a process that can appeal to the ....
10 Dying IT Skills
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-
There are some things in life, like good manners, which never go out of style, and there are other things, like clothing styles that fall in and out of fashion, but when an IT skill falls out of favor it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to update your skill set
2009 IT Salary Survey: Meager Raises, Solid Prospects
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2009-
Raises are notably smaller than a year ago, and the pay shifts track the industries and regions hardest hit during this recession. Job security’s shrinking, and concerns are rising again about the IT career path. In all, though, IT careers are looking safer than many others in this economic downturn. Get all the findings in InformationWeek's comprehensive, annual IT Salary Survey.
Geek-Speak Glossary: A Manager's Guide to IT Terminology
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
March 2007-
The rapidly changing pace of the IT industry has lead to the creation of hundreds of acronyms and terms virtually overnight. The Geek-Speak Glossary provides definitions for over 300 of the most commonly used IT terms.
This guide is an excellent reference for IT professionals and an essential resource for those who work with or manage technical staffs.
The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
August 2008-
One question that is asked repeatedly by both employers and IT pros is whether there is value or worth in obtaining a certification. Certainly, the MCSE, which has been around for 16 years, falls under the valuable category, but Microsoft is revamping their certification paths. This Microsoft training white paper will discuss the reasons certifications are valuable to individuals and organizations. It will also cover the new Microsoft certifications in general, and the MCSA/MCSE Windows ....
Leadership Training: Three Perspectives on Development Methods That Work
[ Source: SkillSoft ]
August 2009-
Developing talent is job one for human resources professionals to ensure their company's long-term competitiveness. Find out how top HR and talent development experts rely on leadership training inside and outside the classroom to drive alignment with corporate strategic goals and tap into unutilized employee potential.
Building Your IT Staff: Essential Experience and Skill Sets for Tomorrow’s Challenges
[ Source: SkillSoft ]
August 2009-
Today's IT departments must be true business partners, actively engaged in serving internal and external customers, and aligned with company goals. IT leaders discuss how educating and training IT professionals for leadership leads to high-performance, business-savvy tech teams.
10 Dying IT Skills
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-
There are some things in life, like good manners, which never go out of style, and there are other things, like clothing styles that fall in and out of fashion, but when an IT skill falls out of favor it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to update your skill set
10 Hot Skills for 2009
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
May 2009-
Whether we are in a down economy, seeing jobs go offshore, or witnessing jobs being cut altogether, there are certain IT skills that will never go out of style. With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the maintenance of networking and enterprise Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here's our top 10 hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.
2009 IT Salary Survey: Meager Raises, Solid Prospects
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2009-
Raises are notably smaller than a year ago, and the pay shifts track the industries and regions hardest hit during this recession. Job security’s shrinking, and concerns are rising again about the IT career path. In all, though, IT careers are looking safer than many others in this economic downturn. Get all the findings in InformationWeek's comprehensive, annual IT Salary Survey.
Changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, and What You Should Know
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
April 2009-
In December 2008, The Project Management Institute (PMI®) released the 4th edition version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide), the Project Management Institute's collection of published "generally recognized good practices". This white paper discusses what has changed in the new 4th edition Guide and how will it impact those running projects as well as those studying for the PMP or CAPM exams.
5 Rules of Effective Negotiating
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
April 2009-
Negotiation is an interactive process by which people reach mutual agreement on solving a common problem, but for many people this is easier said than done This white paper discusses five tips for helping you approach and carry out your negotiations with confidence. Rule number one? You won't know what you can get until you ask.
The Business Benefits of e-Learning in High-Growth Companies
[ Source: SkillSoft ]
March 2009-
Smart companies know that investing in resources to develop new management and professional talent is a top priority. In this Bersin & Associates report, discover how six businesses growing at 10 percent or more a year use e-learning as a fast, effective and strategic tool to develop and nurture talent, scale up operations, and maintain their competitive edge.
Workday Offers Different Approach To Human Capital Management
[ Source: Workday ]
March 2009-
Before implementing Workday Human Capital Management, Chiquita Brands International had three legacy HR systems that no longer supported a diverse, global enterprise. Learn how Workday's on-demand architecture means Chiquita can roll out its new system worldwide from a single instance, eliminating IT hassles. Workday's flexibility means HR can build in the business processes and organizational structures it needs—even as the company grows.
Healing the Wounds: Overcoming the Trauma of Layoffs and Revitalizing Downsized Organizations
[ Source: SkillSoft ]
March 2009-
This summary provides an antidote to the widespread malaise on the American
business scene left in the wake of massive layoffs. Drawing on case studies and original research, David M. Noer — a frequently quoted expert in major media such as The Wall Street Journal and Fortune — provides executives, human resource professionals, managers and consultants with an original model and clear guidelines for revitalizing downsized organizations.
Unique SLA Model saves upto 40% on Product Engineering
A leading telecom giant was able to deal with industry challenges — such as eroding margins, inefficient operations and increased costs...
Leadership in e-Learning
It’s never been more important to develop leadership skills in IT organizations and the business at large. Continuing the nurture technical and business talent at all levels of the organization...
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