http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:07:06 GMT 2009-11-22T23:07:06Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/508221/CIOs_Fear_Mass_IT_Turnover_Following_Economic_Recovery?source=rss_morale Robert Half Technology and Deloitte Consulting report that IT leaders are worried high-tech workers will seek employment elsewhere, leaving their companies at a disadvantage in terms of business-technology initiatives. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508221/CIOs_Fear_Mass_IT_Turnover_Following_Economic_Recovery?source=rss_morale 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/508019/9_Ways_to_Re_Energize_Your_Weary_Workforce?source=rss_morale Battered by layoffs, hiring freezes and pay cuts, many IT staffers are in no mood to kick it up a notch. Here are nine almost-free ways to light a fire under your workers. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mary K. Pratt <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508019/9_Ways_to_Re_Energize_Your_Weary_Workforce?source=rss_morale 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505965/Ten_Signs_From_Companies_That_Point_to_an_Upturn?source=rss_morale With unemployment high and an outlook that's improving but still uncertain, the best responses coming out of the big tech companies about the immediate future is tempered optimism. IBM's recent assessment that the economy has "really stabilized" may have best summarized expectations. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505965/Ten_Signs_From_Companies_That_Point_to_an_Upturn?source=rss_morale 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505591/IT_Pay_Cuts_Are_You_Next_?source=rss_morale As more companies enforce across-the-board pay cuts and unpaid furloughs, a rising tide of IT professionals is seeing its annual compensation decline and must decide whether to switch employers as a result. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Carolyn Duffy Marsan <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505591/IT_Pay_Cuts_Are_You_Next_?source=rss_morale 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/500229/Luxuries_for_Leaders_How_IT_Chiefs_Reward_Themselves?source=rss_morale From simple pleasures to small luxuries, IT leaders find ways to reward themselves for their hard work. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/500229/Luxuries_for_Leaders_How_IT_Chiefs_Reward_Themselves?source=rss_morale 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/499438/Staffing_IT_Professionals_Want_Job_Security_Not_High_Fives?source=rss_morale In times of economic turmoil, when unemployment is high and tech jobs are scarce, employed IT professionals want to know their jobs are secure, according to a recent Dice.com poll. CIOs who need to reward and retain key IT staff must find ways to show those employees that they're indispensible. Recognition is not enough. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/499438/Staffing_IT_Professionals_Want_Job_Security_Not_High_Fives?source=rss_morale 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/499358/Hip_Hip_Hooray_for_the_Passionless?source=rss_morale I often hear consultants, writers and managers offering advice about how to elicit passion in the workplace. They talk of strategies to help people find their passion, and they endorse weeding out people without the inner drive that they claim is essential to success. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Paul Glen <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/499358/Hip_Hip_Hooray_for_the_Passionless?source=rss_morale 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/498645/Have_You_Hugged_Your_SysAdmin_Today_?source=rss_morale When your e-mail works today or the application you depend upon responds quickly, don't forget to thank your company's system administrator &#8211; who probably played some part in ensuring you could remain productive and get your job done. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/498645/Have_You_Hugged_Your_SysAdmin_Today_?source=rss_morale 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/498642/8_Ways_Job_Seekers_Can_Assess_a_Prospective_Employer_s_Corporate_Culture?source=rss_morale Just as hiring managers try to determine whether a job seeker will fit with an organization's culture, job seekers should judge whether an employer's culture is right for them--no matter how desperate for a job they may be. Job seekers' curiosity about an employer's corporate culture will impress hiring managers and help them stand out. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/498642/8_Ways_Job_Seekers_Can_Assess_a_Prospective_Employer_s_Corporate_Culture?source=rss_morale 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/498534/Recession_No_Reason_to_Neglect_IT_Workforce_Gartner_Says?source=rss_morale Gartner survey shows companies continue to put hiring and staff development on hold, despite specific skills being in demand. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/498534/Recession_No_Reason_to_Neglect_IT_Workforce_Gartner_Says?source=rss_morale 2009-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/498211/How_to_help_employees_deal_with_economy_anxiety?source=rss_morale Management consultant and psychotherapist Morrie Shechtman offers advice for managers dealing with employee stress from a tough economy Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kim S. Nash <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/498211/How_to_help_employees_deal_with_economy_anxiety?source=rss_morale 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496069/Cisco_Sends_Employees_Home_to_Work?source=rss_morale Cisco survey of employees shows internal telework program saves money and satisfies workers. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496069/Cisco_Sends_Employees_Home_to_Work?source=rss_morale 2009-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/494977/7_Tips_for_Keeping_IT_Employees_Upbeat?source=rss_morale Staff morale is critical to ensuring that productivity and retention levels remain high. Here are seven tips for maintaining an upbeat work environment and sustaining employee morale. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Dave Willmer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/494977/7_Tips_for_Keeping_IT_Employees_Upbeat?source=rss_morale 2009-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493714/Guiding_Your_Team_Toward_Communication?source=rss_morale Why the CIO of Federated Investors believed putting his team on a lake would rescue their floundering team interaction. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT CIO Executive Council <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493714/Guiding_Your_Team_Toward_Communication?source=rss_morale 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493704/CIOs_Must_Build_Staff_Trust_in_Times_of_Uncertainty?source=rss_morale Toyota Motor Sales CIO Barbra Cooper makes herself more available to staff through fireside chats and by creating her own IT "stimulus package." Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT CIO Executive Council <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493704/CIOs_Must_Build_Staff_Trust_in_Times_of_Uncertainty?source=rss_morale 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z