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Mon, November 28, 2011 - At Lifetime Products, Apple products breached a long-time Microsoft stronghold, disrupted a conservative IT culture and tested the CIO's mettle to inspire his troops and embrace the consumerization of IT.

Fri, November 18, 2011 - With the national unemployment rate at 9%, we're set to close out 2011 with workers still on edge. As an executive, it's up to you to help calm fears among your employees about this economy, and to get them to help your business stay competitive.

Wed, November 09, 2011 - Sentiment analysis software, often used for monitoring customer opinions, can also be used to analyze email and intranets to gauge employee morale. But be forewarned: Employees may see it as Big Brother surveillance.

Tue, November 01, 2011 - Art inspires. Humor inspires. Teamwork inspires. A greater purpose inspires. What are you doing to inspire your IT staff?

Thu, October 27, 2011 - Many companies continue to outlaw Macs, yet Macs are increasingly making their way through the back door. Will IT concede defeat and end the Mac prohibition?

Thu, March 31, 2011 - Nothing livens up the work day or gets HR’s attention better than a good old office prank. Here’s a collection of some of the best, or worst, depending on your perspective.

Wed, September 08, 2010 - IBM's Hetal Thaker bucks a couple of common stereotypes regarding football viewership and fantasy football leagues -- and uses predictive analytics to draft her way to success. Here's her advice on analyzing data on running backs and running your business.

Tue, August 24, 2010 - What makes one IT team perform better than another? Trust. From the CIO 100 Symposium this week, here's expert advice on how IT leaders can foster a culture of trust, not fear.

Mon, August 02, 2010 - Older generations learned tech. The younger generation lives it. Organizations that want to succeed need the skills of both.

Thu, June 10, 2010 - Seven practical ways to reignite your passion for your IT job, as suggested by IT leaders who've experienced burnout first-hand.

Tue, March 09, 2010 - Procter & Gamble Co. is letting several hundred of its employees use their own laptops at work as part of an experiment -- one of numerous efforts by companies trying to keep workers happy.

Wed, November 18, 2009 - 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.

Tue, November 17, 2009 - 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, October 27, 2009 - 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.

Wed, October 21, 2009 - 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.

Fri, August 21, 2009 - From simple pleasures to small luxuries, IT leaders find ways to reward themselves for their hard work.

Tue, August 11, 2009 - 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.

Mon, August 10, 2009 - 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.

Fri, July 31, 2009 - When your e-mail works today or the application you depend upon responds quickly, don't forget to thank your company's system administrator – who probably played some part in ensuring you could remain productive and get your job done.

Fri, July 31, 2009 - 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.

Wed, July 29, 2009 - Gartner survey shows companies continue to put hiring and staff development on hold, despite specific skills being in demand.

Mon, July 27, 2009 - Management consultant and psychotherapist Morrie Shechtman offers advice for managers dealing with employee stress from a tough economy

Fri, June 26, 2009 - Cisco survey of employees shows internal telework program saves money and satisfies workers.

Mon, June 15, 2009 - 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.