http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 27 May 2012 18:43:31 GMT 2012-05-27T18:43:31Z en (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_data_point A study finds that just buying ergonomic desks and chairs isn't enough; setup and adjustment by a professional ergonomist is essential. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mitch Betts <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_data_point 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/503265/The_Secret_to_Job_Search_Success_Planning_and_a_Positive_Attitude?source=rss_data_point A University of Missouri study of 327 job seekers found that those who develop clear goals, implement plans for achieving them, and stay upbeat during their job search land more interviews and job offers than those job seekers who don't plan and aren't as positive. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/503265/The_Secret_to_Job_Search_Success_Planning_and_a_Positive_Attitude?source=rss_data_point 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/501835/Employers_Pull_Back_on_Executive_Compensation_in_2009?source=rss_data_point Performance bonuses, sign-on bonuses and equity compensation are shrinking from executive pay packages as recession-induced belt-tightening hits the top brass and the public debate over golden parachutes continues to rage. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/501835/Employers_Pull_Back_on_Executive_Compensation_in_2009?source=rss_data_point 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/501234/Job_Market_Report_Job_Losses_Slow_as_Online_Want_Ads_Rise?source=rss_data_point The pace of job losses is slowing at the same time that the number of online job ads is creeping up, according to two recent studies. In the meantime, CIOs polled by Robert Half Technology remain cautious about hiring. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/501234/Job_Market_Report_Job_Losses_Slow_as_Online_Want_Ads_Rise?source=rss_data_point 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/500230/CIOs_Job_Satisfaction_Increases_Despite_Recession?source=rss_data_point In a recession, most IT executives would rather have a so-so job than no job, according to a survey from ExecuNet. A separate survey also shows career optimism growing among the IT rank-and-file. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/500230/CIOs_Job_Satisfaction_Increases_Despite_Recession?source=rss_data_point 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/499824/HR_Pros_Say_Networking_Social_Networking_Best_Job_Search_Methods?source=rss_data_point If you're job hunting, it's still about who you know. Hiring managers ranked traditional networking and social networking as the most effective way for professionals to find jobs, according to a survey recently conducted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/499824/HR_Pros_Say_Networking_Social_Networking_Best_Job_Search_Methods?source=rss_data_point 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/495002/Unemployment_Hammers_Younger_Workers?source=rss_data_point Workers age 25 to 34 have the highest rate of unemployment among all age brackets at 10.5 percent. That's 1.1 percent higher than the national average. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/495002/Unemployment_Hammers_Younger_Workers?source=rss_data_point 2009-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/494605/Market_for_Tech_Jobs_Remains_Volatile?source=rss_data_point Despite some hiring gains, most technical industry sectors shed jobs by the hundreds or thousands in May, according to the latest employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result of the ongoing economic instability, IT managers are being cautious about hiring. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/494605/Market_for_Tech_Jobs_Remains_Volatile?source=rss_data_point 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/491863/Can_Social_Networking_Be_Secure_at_Work_?source=rss_data_point A new report revealed that hackers are increasingly targeting social networking services like Twitter and Facebook. Many employees who log on during the day at work might be causing information security risks at their companies. But banning the technologies would be short-sighted. Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT C.G. Lynch <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/491863/Can_Social_Networking_Be_Secure_at_Work_?source=rss_data_point 2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/491224/Market_for_Executive_Jobs_Loosens_Up_in_April_?source=rss_data_point Recruiters' confidence in the executive job market crept up in April 2009, according to ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index. Unfortunately, IT professionals' confidence in the economy, job market and their employers' futures hit an all-time low during the first quarter of 2009. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/491224/Market_for_Executive_Jobs_Loosens_Up_in_April_?source=rss_data_point 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/490079/Java_J2EE_PHP_Unified_Communications_and_SQL_Server_Skills_Remain_in_Demand_During_Recession?source=rss_data_point Foote Partners' latest quarterly ranking of the most valuable IT skills and technical certifications highlights development, project management, process management and security skills. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/490079/Java_J2EE_PHP_Unified_Communications_and_SQL_Server_Skills_Remain_in_Demand_During_Recession?source=rss_data_point 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/484214/IT_Skills_Crucial_to_Any_Career_Students_Say?source=rss_data_point Students want to be tech-savvy to succeed across several job industries, not just IT, according to a survey from IBM and Marist College. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/484214/IT_Skills_Crucial_to_Any_Career_Students_Say?source=rss_data_point 2009-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/483062/Most_CIOs_Not_Planning_Layoffs_Survey_Finds?source=rss_data_point Robert Half Technology's latest IT Hiring Index and Skills Report reveals that 83 percent of CIOs don't plan to cut staff in their IT departments during the second quarter of 2009. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/483062/Most_CIOs_Not_Planning_Layoffs_Survey_Finds?source=rss_data_point 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/480021/Parents_Discourage_Kids_From_Careers_in_Engineering_?source=rss_data_point More parents encourage their daughters to be actresses than to become engineers. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/480021/Parents_Discourage_Kids_From_Careers_in_Engineering_?source=rss_data_point 2009-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/479579/New_IT_Salary_Survey_Strikes_Hopeful_Notes_During_Recession?source=rss_data_point Computer Economics' 2009 IT salary projections show slight growth in IT wages--not cuts or stagnation--and that IT staff and organizations are much better positioned to weather the recession than other business functions. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/479579/New_IT_Salary_Survey_Strikes_Hopeful_Notes_During_Recession?source=rss_data_point 2009-02-06T05:00:00Z