IT staff development and retention
IT staff development and retention planning is critical for CIOs trying to successfully compete in this global market. Some retention incentives CIOs should consider include time off, stock options, flex time, pay increases and more. Find the latest IT staff development and retention information and advice for CIOs, including IT staffing news, tips and other resources, here in this topic section.
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Tip
26 Jun 2025
HR job titles list: Learn the roles, differences
HR job titles can be confusing for employees outside the HR department. Check out this list to learn the differences between the roles and any overlap between the jobs. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2025
4 wellness trends in the workplace
Workplace wellness is evolving, with changes including an increased focus on mental health and controversy over tobacco-related requirements. Learn more about recent trends. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 May 2018
The growing ties between networking roles and automation
Network automation is here, bringing with it new demands for network professionals. But these changes should go beyond shifting networking roles, responsibilities and skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2018
How to solve six of the biggest employee retention challenges
Recruiters are enticing workers with new opportunities on an increasingly frequent basis. Give your employees plenty of reasons to stay by addressing the top retention challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2018
Why mobile HR apps are key to engaging deskless workers
Creating a positive experience for deskless workers rests partly on making HR-related tasks easier for them. Here's a look at how mobile technology can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2018
Five recruiting strategies HR needs in a tight labor market
If you want to hire top talent, you need to get strategic. Here's what organizations and their HR departments can do to win at the game of recruitment. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2018
How AI and machine learning help in upskilling employees
The rapidly changing technology landscape requires companies to change their approach to L&D and deliver more individualized learning. Here's how AI and machine learning may help. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2018
transformative technology
Transformative technology is hardware- and software-based tools designed to enhance human psychological well-being, cognitive function and physical capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
Four pillars of a strategic HR framework
As power shifts to candidates, the HR tech landscape explodes and the economy improves, HR professionals are being forced to reinvent their roles. Here's how they should do it. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2018
Three ways the employee Net Promoter Score is an HR supertool
Employee experience borrows a number of tools from customer experience, and eNPS is one of the most powerful. Here's a look at what it is, why it matters and how to use it. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
3 reasons why you need a new corporate learning strategy
Employees are getting more and more difficult to retain. That's why learning and development programs are so critical. Here's how to update yours. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Feb 2018
SAE International
SAE International is a professional association and standards development organization for the engineering industry, with a special focus on transport sectors such as automotive, aerospace and commercial vehicles. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2018
HR plays to win with gamification for learning
At some companies, corporate education has become a tool for engagement and employee experience. See how gamification is putting the 'fun' in learning fundamentals. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Feb 2018
How is startup culture different from a proven company?
Expert Gerie Owen discusses the differences between a startup culture and an established company's work environment. Learn more about which would work best for you. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2018
Seven creative strategies for reducing employee stress
Americans are stressed, and job anxieties are a major cause. Here's what some employers are doing to make sure their employees are happy -- and not looking for their next gig. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2018
Secrets of winning at your employee experience strategy
Marketing software company HubSpot has landed on numerous best places to work lists, but press about its workplace hasn't been all rosy. CPO Katie Burke shares thoughts on both. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2018
HubSpot CPO shares HR technology strategy wisdom
For marketing software company HubSpot, HR technology decisions are led by strategy and employee experience, not by shiny object syndrome. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
The four hottest HR technology trends for 2018
HR technology is growing at breakneck speed as companies look for better ways to attract and understand talent, as well as boost the employee experience. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2017
The nine best ways to boost workplace mindfulness success
A corporate mindfulness program can help your employees become more productive and can support your wellness efforts. Here's a look at how to get it right. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Aug 2017
Interfacing with an information technology entrepreneur
E. Kelly Fitzsimmons started with coconuts and then sold four companies. A serial entrepreneur discusses security and technology startups and why embracing failure works. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jun 2017
Wendy Nather: 'We're on a trajectory for profound change'
This former CISO talks about her uncharted path from international banking to industry analysis. What's next for infosec? We ask the security strategist those questions and more. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Apr 2017
Chenxi Wang discusses DEF CON hacking conference, 'Equal Respect'
Grassroots efforts to shift cultural thinking in information security have had a positive effect, the former professor of computer engineering says. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2017
The power of positive four-letter words to unlock employee potential
Four-letter words like can't and don't crush an employee's potential and quash creativity. Have the courage to use positive four-letter words and watch what happens. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2017
Which track on the Salesforce certifications list is right for you?
The Salesforce certification list seems long and complicated. But it's not -- if you break it down into tracks and look at salary data for ROI on training. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2014
Seven not-so-obvious roles your analytics pro will have to play
What skills do CIOs need to develop or bring in-house to take on big data and advanced analytics? Here are some not-so-obvious candidates. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2013
Pareto principle
The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a theory maintaining that 80 percent of the output from a given situation or system is determined by 20 percent of the input. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
SAP Pumps Up Mobile Analytics Power
Financial planning app, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, goes mobile, in continued build out of mobile analytics portfolio. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Are CFOs Turning Into CIOs -- and Should They?
The use of Big Data for effective decision-making has many CFOs questioning where their role ends and the CIO's role begins. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Some CFOs Still Find Cloud Ominous
A new survey says most CFOs are aware of the cloud’s benefits, but still resist making the move. What’s up? Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Email-Based Collaboration Ineffective, Frustrating for Businesses
Collaboration and email are critical components to a successful business, but companies are unsatisfied with the way the two fit together. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
User site visits aid with ERP implementation prep
Learn how user site visits and proper executive education are critical to ERP implementation success in this tip. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
How Can CFOs Help Fix Talent Management?
When accounting professional organizations start sponsoring surveys looking at human capital management, things are reaching the tipping point. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Smarter Automation in Recruiting and Sourcing
If used correctly, the right technology in the right areas of your process can help free up your recruiters' time for more important tasks. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
2013 budget outlook: The two faces of the tech hiring crunch
Two CIOs have different 2013 budget outlooks, but one problem in common: Tech hiring is tough. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Impressions From HR Technology Conference 2012
Collecting my thoughts from this year’s conference, I focus not on the substantive trends in HR technology but rather on the show’s gestalt. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2012
Pump the brakes on cloud adoption, except SaaS
Cloud adoption is going strong, but could never live up to the hype around it -- except when it comes to SaaS. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2012
Girls who code may become women in computer science
Girls Who Code seeks to give teenage girls the skills to pursue degrees in technology and join the sparse ranks of women in computer science. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2012
Buddying up to HR to solve your tech hiring headache
CIOs looking for allies in the IT revolution will want human resources on their side in facing the challenge of tech hiring. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2012
What the Queen of Soul can teach about social CRM
In this week's roundup of interesting items from around the Web, we present a musical key to social CRM, Google's search for love and more. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2012
Relocated, remote workers may be worth financial risk
Fearing the financial risk, many companies are missing out on IT talent by not considering hiring remote workers or paying for relocation. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2012
Filling soft skills gap may be easier than you think
Some of our readers responded to a recent story about the perceived soft skills gap in IT suggesting the talent leaders are seeking could be all around them. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
03 May 2012
Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2012
Promoting innovation, from boss-less offices to tweaking big data
This week's roundup of tidbits from the Web includes ways of promoting innovation, as well as talent in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2012
Teamwork is important, folks at the top say
Teamwork is important. Two born leaders tell CIOs why. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2012
Where are the women in computer science?
Women are nearly at parity with men when it comes to bachelor's degrees in science and engineering. So, why are so few women in computer science? Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2012
CIOs: Should your next IT hire be a consumer advocate?
How IT shops are changing and whom CIOs need to hire are big topics in the age of cloud and mobility. Should consumer advocates be on the list? Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2011
Overtime pay limit could put CIOs in a tough spot
A bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers is one more example of politicians putting corporate interests ahead of individual workers, opponents say. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2011
A strong BYOD policy should be SOP
The desire for device flexibility is now a scary fact of life for IT managers. Now's the time to take control, before it becomes a beastly problem. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2011
Less is more when presenting real-time BI
Technology staffing is not as high on the list of CIO priorities as it should be, experts warn. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2011
Technology staffing gap causes alarming predictions
Technology staffing is not as high on the list of CIO priorities as it should be, experts warn. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2011
A gut check on technology hiring turns out to be a gut wrencher
With Labor Day approaching, it's time to check in with CIOs on technology hiring and budgets. One CIO's response was startling. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2011
Perfecting the elevator sales pitch by channeling your inner Hollywood
Want to make your proposals stick? Channel your inner scriptwriter and make up a compelling story. Or you could go rent "Get Shorty." Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2011
Disasters both natural and financial challenge technology innovations
NASA's CTO resigns, ruing the stifling effect of budget cuts on technology innovations; a global CIO for D&M Holdings in Japan assists in the recovery. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2010
Budgets, big data and staffing among top CIO concerns
Top CIO concerns for 2011 include wresting back centralized control through virtualization, and retaining staff on flat or slightly increased budgets. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2010
Women in IT band together at VMworld 2010
At VMworld 2010, a panel of female IT executives shared their stories and advice to inspire others to get in the game. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2010
New class of compliance professionals will drive new certifications
Legislation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is creating a new class of compliance professionals, but coming up with new certifications for them may not be so easy. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2010
Technology job openings surge, headhunters are on the prowl
Technology job openings are up, full-time positions are way up and headhunters are on the prowl. Is it time to talk nice to employees? Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2010
Gartner: Five phases of an M&A integration
Here is an early peek at forthcoming Gartner research on the five phases of an M&A integration, and tips for CIOs on their M&A role. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2010
IT staff motivation: HR, tech leaders out of sync
The latest Dice report shows that HR and IT leaders are not in sync when it comes to IT staff motivation. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2009
IT staff retention likely to become an issue in economic recovery
The economic recession has put everyone in a cost-cutting mind-set. But our blogger asks: Can companies continue to work that way during the economic recovery and expect to keep staff members? Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2009
Gen X, not Gen Y, leads adoption of social technologies in workplace
CIOs should look to Generation X, not Generation Y, to be the early adopters of new and social technologies within their organization. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2009
Swine flu -- not hurricanes -- leads disaster recovery agenda
As Hurricane Bill bears down, our blogger looks at what's really topping the disaster recovery agenda for IT leaders -- swine flu. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2009
Outsourcing IT jobs: Do U.S. companies and workers stand a chance?
According to a recent report, while IT leaders say they'd rather not outsource, they will for financial reasons. Our blogger wonders: Does this mean U.S. workers will continue to see jobs move overseas? Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2007
Skills gap holding up IT projects
Skills gaps in enterprise IT departments are hampering change management programs, IT leaders have admitted, according to a news study from a U.K.-based CIO networking forum. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2006
Intel layoffs hit IT departments
The reported 10,000-plus layoffs will primarily hit the marketing and IT departments. The company hopes the move will help to save $2 billion in annual costs. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2006
Skills shortage boosts salaries, study finds
Hiring managers are having just as much, if not more, difficulty finding IT professionals than they did last year, a new study reports. Two-fifths say they'll increase starting salaries in response. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2006
Climbing the IT ladder: Old rules no longer apply
Incredulous, but true: Business meetings could be good for your career. Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2006
Lucent names new CIO
Lucent has named a former MCI executive as its new CIO. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2006
Enterprise CIOs see brightest hiring prospects
CIOs at large firms will be adding to their workforce--albeit gradually, according to a new report. And competition will heat up for those with skills in Windows administration, wireless network management and SQL Server management. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2005
IT workers logging fewer hours
The typical IT worker is not likely to log round-the-clock shifts these days -- except in the gaming industry, where coders regularly pull all-nighters. Continue Reading