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Software Developer Sues Lehman Brothers Over Job Losses

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lehman faces $5 million from former IT staff

Leaders' Soft Skills During Tough Times: More Important Than Ever

Diann Daniel — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

News of an ever-worsening economy, layoffs galore and slashed budgets make interpersonal skills and tending to employee morale more important than ever.

Recession Fears, Demanding Workloads Stress IT Pros

Denise Dubie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A recent survey shows that increasing workloads and the economic crisis are taking a stressful toll on IT professionals.

Employees Leaving? Here's Why and What You Can Do About It.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When an employee quits, it costs your company: downtime, customer satisfaction, hiring and training someone new. Know how much? Experts say it's up to a whopping 250% of annual compensation.

Telecommuting Support: Five Tips to Enhance Your Network

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The trend toward increased telecommuting presents many benefits as well as challenges for companies and their IT departments. Telecommuting increases worker productivity by allowing for more flexible working hours, and it saves companies money on reimbursing transportation costs and on office materials, but it can also produce major security and privacy risks.

Dealing with Disgruntled IT Workers

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Disgruntled IT workers--battered by interminable hours and impossible demands--pose a greater threat to corporate security today than ever before. Here's what you need to do to diffuse their tension.

Five Great Ways to Drive Your Best Workers Out the Door

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Listen up, managers: Employees don't quit the job; they quit you. Here are five ways you might be pushing your own talent into the arms of another employer.

Tech Workers' Smoldering Discontent

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Layoffs, cost-cutting, outsourcing and incompetent managers have pushed IT professionals over the edge. They're tired of having to do more with less, of being forced to work overtime without any additional compensation, of managers who don't get IT, and, like Terry Childs, they're striking back at the institutions that exploit them with their own forms of vigilante justice.

Managing and Motivating Developers: Tips for Management Cluefulness

Esther Schindler — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Encouraging productivity from your programming staff--at least in the developers' estimation--requires a few special techniques.

Coaching Style Matters in Managing Millennials

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Perks pale in comparison to challenging job responsibilities for Gen Y employees. Learning coaching basics can make the difference between mere compliance and active contribution and problem solving.

Whistleblowers: Women Experience More Retaliation Than Men, Study Reports

Meridith Levinson — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women in technology who wish to blow the whistle on malfeasance but fear the consequences of reporting such information have good reason to be cautious.

Music Calms the Savage Beast, Makes the Heart Grow Fonder and Increases Worker Productivity

Thomas Wailgum — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Don't forget about the power of music when it comes to inspiring your IT staffers to be more productive and innovative, says management recruiter and behavioral scientist Russ Riendeau.

How Well Does Your IT Shop Welcome New Hires? Ask Them

Stephanie Overby — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kumud Kalia, CIO of Direct Energy, shares his insights on how to get feedback from new staffers...directly.

Six Quick Projects for IT Career Advancement

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Want to move ahead? These simple tips will help you maximize your ROI on everything from management to hiring practices to job changes and more.

Three Stress Reduction Tips for the Office

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Recommendations to balance mind and body and keep you at the top of your game at work and during other stressful situations.