

Sharon Florentine
Senior Writer
Sharon Florentine is a senior writer for CIO.com, covering career development, IT management, training, and diversity.

10 best tech MBA programs for 2019
Looking to launch a career in IT leadership? These top-ranked tech-focused MBA programs can help vault you to the top.

At SUSE, mentoring helps shape the future for women in tech
Melissa Di Donato’s first priority as CEO of SUSE was to implement a mentoring program to uplift women in their tech careers.

Your personal advisory board: The secret to a great career
A personal advisory board can advise, counsel and champion you through all stages of your IT career. Here’s how to create your own.

7 factors women look for in an IT employer — and how to address them
Trying to improve diversity in your hiring pipeline? Here’s what will make your organization attractive to women and other minorities.

Sponsorship vs. mentorship: Which is best for your career?
While seemingly similar, mentorship and sponsorship offer distinct differences as workplace support and provide unique benefits for your career.

LinkedIn Talent Solutions: 10 tips for hiring your perfect match
Looking for the perfect candidate? LinkedIn Talent Solutions offers powerful tools and services for leveraging real-time data and machine learning to find your match.

What women want in the IT workplace: 6 key factors for hiring and retention
Women are exiting IT in droves, as companies struggle to hire and engage these valuable employees. The first step to change? Listening to what women want.

Emphasis on diversity and inclusion helps Avalara scale globally
Automated sales tax software firm Avalara relies on diversity to ensure growth and engagement.

Salesforce certification guide: Your path to a lucrative career
Salesforce certification is a great way to get ahead by proving your skills on one of the hottest CRM platforms today. Our guide to the most valuable Salesforce certifications will help you kick-start your Salesforce career.

Looking to improve IT operations? Try IBM’s ‘Pyramid of Pain’
IBM CIO Fletcher Previn has focused IT on fulfilling a hierarchy of core user needs to drive efficiency and promote IBM as a great place to work.

Hiring STEM OPT employees: What businesses need to know
Everything you need to know about the DHS’s STEM Optional Practical Training program — and what is required to hire and employ STEM OPT student workers.
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