IT Management
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What is an HRIS? A key tool for all your human resources needs
A human resources information system makes managing people, policies and procedures simple, efficient and effective for organizations of all sizes.
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10 ways you’re getting workplace diversity wrong (and how to get it right)
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for a successful diversity and inclusion strategy, but best practices can help ensure you’re establishing a diverse workplace that can innovate and thrive.
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16 famous ERP disasters, dustups and disappointments
It's no wonder ERP has such a bad reputation: The history surrounding the complex and expensive enterprise software market is packed with tales of vendor mud-slinging, outrageous hype and epic failures.
Inclusion, Inc.
The danger of digital blackface
Just as most companies wouldn’t tolerate a white person taking the stage dressed in blackface, we need to ensure the same degree of no-tolerance in online spaces.
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Spring 2020: State of the CIO
CIOs’ expanding management and revenue-generation responsibilities are cementing their roles as business leaders. Traditional technologists need not apply.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
How to keep hiring and onboarding new talent while working remotely
You can’t afford to slow down filling necessary positions when your offices are closed.
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5 reasons you need a business relationship manager
To better liaison with the business and bolster IT’s strategic cred, CIOs are increasingly turning to BRMs. Here’s how to locate the right talent and make the most of this hybrid leadership role.
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The 9 most difficult IT hires today
The IT talent gap is driving up demand for skilled IT pros, but for certain roles and skillsets, finding — and signing — the right candidate can feel a bit like trying to capture a unicorn.
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7 tips for vetting the business value of emerging tech
Will a promising new technology be truly transformative or destructively disruptive? Only due diligence will reveal the truth.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
Creating a new funding model for product-based IT
Shifting from project-based funding to product team-based funding is a major cultural and operational change – but can result in better relationships with business partners, and less expensive, more efficient ways to deliver higher-quality products.
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Winter 2020: Gender gapped
The tech sector has made strides attracting more women and inching closer to equal pay. But a glaring disconnect remains in how men and women view gender diversity progress in IT.
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New H-1B application process begins March 1
Employers that rely on foreign national talent face new electronic filing system and modified registration timeline for FY 2021 filing period.
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Security vs. innovation: IT's trickiest balancing act
An innovative initiative is only as successful as it is secure. Here’s how CIOs are balancing risk-taking with risk aversion.
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Top IT spending priorities for 2020
From data analytics to cybersecurity to customer experience, here’s where CIOs will direct their IT budgets this year.
Building IT Relationships
4 lessons from the Hertz vs. Accenture IT disaster
A tremendous amount of information and specific insight can be gleaned by analyzing projects gone wrong. Here are four lessons IT leaders can apply to any outsourcing agreement.
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7 cloud cost management tips
As cloud budgets rocket skyward, a growing number of enterprises are looking for ways to cap costs. Check out these tips designed to bring cloud expenditures back to earth.
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6 hiring trends that are changing how IT talent is found
Struggling to fill roles? Here’s how improved employee experience, internal recruiting, and sophisticated use of AI are giving some companies an IT hiring edge.
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IBM blockchain automates contract labor processes
IBM has leveraged blockchain to resolve discrepancies in its contingent labor contracts. If its global rollout goes well, the tech could soon be available as an product for invoice reconciliation.
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6 tips for becoming a better mentor
Being a mentor can be a rewarding experience — not just for those you are advising. IT leaders offer insights on how to establish strong, productive mentoring relationships.
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Women IT leaders bring fresh perspectives to corporate boards
Organizations with diverse corporate boards perform better, innovate more, and attract and retain better talent. Women IT leaders are ready and are heeding the call.
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How to assess soft skills before you hire
In the digital era, tech skills are scarce, but soft skills like emotional intelligence, creativity and strategic thinking are the secrets to success. Here’s how to ensure you hire for the intangibles.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev brews data-driven transformation to lure talent
Brewing conglomerate AB InBev believes it has crafted a winning recipe to attract top Silicon Valley talent: decades of data and a commitment to emerging tech to help solve business challenges.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
Engineering the hiring of engineers
Engineering is much more than just writing code – it’s about improving a system. By re-engineering our hiring processes, we can bring much-needed efficiency and results to the system.
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How IT can improve the employee experience
Employee experience is as vital as customer experience — but remains an IT afterthought. Here’s how to shift your focus and provide employees with the internal IT experience they deserve.
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7 traits of successful enterprise architects
In an age of digital transformation, businesses need someone who can plan and build a forward-looking systems infrastructure. Here's how to find that elusive expert.
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6 IT roles prime for reskilling
Digital initiatives are not just transforming business — they are also significantly shaking up the requirements of IT roles that support them.
I’ve Been Thinking – So Should You
Workplace 2020: 4 defining factors of the future of work
The coming year will move us one step closer to the workplace of 2025 and beyond. The signs are there. The shift is happening.
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Top 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2020
From skills shortages to privacy concerns, tech execs will need to overcome a number of hurdles along their digital journeys this year.
The Next Generation of Health IT
Applying cognitive science to champion data-management adoption
Business relationship managers today have new techniques to make data management stickier. Mix it up for greater data-enablement adoption.
CDO at the Center
3 reasons to focus on the bright side of AI
Despite the growing ubiquity of AI, many IT leaders still feel anxious about its risks and unsure of the opportunities. But today’s executive boards aren’t having it – they want to make AI a business priority.
Serial Entrepreneur
4 industries to watch for AI disruption
In 2020 we will see the continued impact of AI and machine learning in new industries that will not only help to support businesses, but also consumers.
Driving Digital Transformation
The one transformation goal CIO must prioritize in 2020
Defining goals without acknowledging the need to transform often leads organizations to make iterative improvements to existing businesses without challenging themselves to consider disruptive opportunities and threats.
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Recession-proof IT: How to survive and thrive through any economy
Leading authorities advise CIOs to have plans in place in advance of a possible downturn — and the best approaches and strategies are highly beneficial in good economic times as well.
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What Gen Z workers look for in an IT employer
Gen Z is just beginning to enter the workforce en masse. Here’s what tomorrow’s IT pros and leaders are looking for in an employer today.
Movers and Shakers
How to develop IT leaders into future CIOs
Steve Faas, CIO of Aleris, reflects on his strong record of turning up-and-comers into CIOs.
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Keys to a successful flexible IT staffing strategy
With specialized skills in short supply, CIOs are increasingly turning to contingent workers to supplement in-house talent. Here’s how to ensure your workforce mix is on target and productive.
The Adaptive CIO
Top-down strategy is dead – Long live the team of teams!
How should CIOs construct their organizations to better enable the agility demanded by today’s pace of strategy and initiative change?
IDG TECHtalk Voices
A deeper look into how technology is innovating the financial sector
Banking is becoming a fundamentally digital experience, with many people banking virtually, no longer going into brick and mortar offices, and AI eliminating tellers. So how are banks reacting to this new reality? Are they embracing technology? Or are they hesitant to be the first adopters?
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Anticipatory IT: Your strategy for staving off digital disruption
Anticipating future opportunities based on hard and soft trends is crucial for CIOs seeking to avoid disruption. Does your organization have what it takes to commit to an ‘anticipatory IT’ strategy?
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IT apprenticeships: Best practices for onboarding overlooked talent
IT leaders share their experiences and tips for launching apprenticeship programs that successfully bridge the IT skills gap.
IT & Tech Hiring Insights
The 4 most common mistakes to avoid when working with tech contractors and consultants
As more employers turn to contractors and consultants to solve their in-demand tech talent gaps, it’s crucial to learn how to get the most out of this relationship. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid.
Tech People Architecture
10 tech certifications that pay the highest and are still growing in value
While pay for tech certifications has been declining overall, these certs are bucking the trend more than most.
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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.
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12 awards that recognize women in tech
These 12 awards recognize hard-working women who promote diversity and inclusion and who inspire other women to grow their careers in tech.
The Business of Data
5 factors that will shape data-driven innovation in 2020
The coming year promises new challenges and opportunities for companies building data-driven services.
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6 tips for an effective IT internship program
A well-run internship program can provide a talent pipeline, help build your brand, and even jumpstart business innovation. Here’s how to ensure your interns are engaged, productive, and singing praise.
Movers and Shakers
RPA and AI help ADP work smarter and faster
CIO Vipul Nagrath discusses how the payroll software company is leveraging technology to improve the customer experience.
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9 pitfalls to scaling innovation from pilot to production
From a lack of a handoff plan to a failure to loop in business users at the right time, innovative projects all too often stall when pushed out into the real world. Here’s how to do it right.
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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.
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10 reasons IT leaders fail at innovation
Tech leaders have been given an innovation mandate, but many still struggle to build a robust innovation capability. What’s holding them back?
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