Employees love flexibility in the tech workplace — and tech leaders should, too

For tech employees, flex time and slack time provide the flexibility they crave. For tech leaders, flexible work initiatives keep employees happy and productivity high.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 5, 2022

Companies remain bullish on IT spend, unfazed by financial headwinds

Talk of recession has companies cutting back on discretionary spending while planning larger modernization efforts, a strategy born from recent recession history. 

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 4, 2022

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CIO Priorities

Companies task their CIOs with balancing the company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

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Governors commit to computer science, but accountability questions persist

Only 51% of high schools offered computer science courses in 2021, and advocates say tracking states’ future actions can ensure access improves. 

By Anna Merod • Aug. 3, 2022

McDonald’s names global CIO following other executive changes

Brian Rice will serve on the global senior leadership team as EVP and global CIO, reporting directly to CEO Chris Kempczinski.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 1, 2022

From floppy disks to the cloud: It’s time to thank SysAdmins

July 29 marks System Administrator Appreciation Day, a holiday celebrating those unsung heroes who keep IT ticking. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 29, 2022

Degree requirements challenge tech employers already struggling to hire

With demand and supply off kilter, one area to look at is the potential to upskill and solve for critical talent needs.

By Roberto Torres • July 28, 2022

American Airlines turns to algorithms for improved fuel efficiency, passenger flow

Departing CIO Maya Leibman highlighted the impact of digital enhancements on operational reliability and profitability during the company's Q2 earnings call.

By Matt Ashare • July 26, 2022

Grill company Weber CTO steps in as interim CEO

At least in the interim, technology is the answer for Weber as CEO Chris Scherzinger departs amid sales slump, supply chain woes and inflation.

By Matt Ashare • July 25, 2022

Better buys: How CIO leadership impacts the enterprise IT procurement process

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

By Matt Ashare • July 25, 2022

Businesses lean on tech to weather stormy economic conditions, potential recession

A looming recession pressures CIOs to balance cost optimization and investment opportunities with risk-management tactics.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 22, 2022

Dollar Tree taps new CIO amid C-suite shakeup

Bobby Aflatooni, along with several former Dollar General executives, joins Dollar Tree's revamped C-suite as the discount retailer navigates a business overhaul, price hikes and even rodent problems.

By Matt Ashare • July 21, 2022

Unhappy with a recent enterprise IT purchase? Join the crowd

Poor decision-making and lack of strategic vision are at the root of tech buyer remorse for 73% of enterprise systems buyers, Gartner research shows.

By Matt Ashare • July 21, 2022

Truist expects tech investments to yield future savings

The bank’s CFO Daryl Bible said moving more applications to the cloud will generate savings for the company.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 20, 2022

NYU program tailors CIO training to C-suite demand

CIOs bring business and technology leadership to the boardroom. Can a program teach that?

By Matt Ashare • July 20, 2022

Kohl's technology chief to step down

Paul Gaffney, who also led the company's supply chain arm, will depart Aug. 1 after three years at Kohl's.

By Roberto Torres • July 18, 2022

How CIOs can respond to talent challenges in 2022

A creative, human-centric and agile approach can help organizations overcome skills shortages, and shift the focus to digital business goals in 2022 and beyond.

By Andy Rowsell-Jones • July 15, 2022

5 experts demystify post-cloud migration challenges

Businesses must think about what comes after cloud migration and prepare for the challenges that arise once workloads are transferred.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 15, 2022

Prevent the exit interview: How CIOs can rethink tech assignments to aid talent retention

The key to retention may be in looking closely at what technologists are working on.

By Roberto Torres • July 15, 2022

Retention deficit: Upskilling gives tech workers a path forward

Salaries may be top priority in a tight tech labor market, but training gives valued staff a reason to stay. 

By Matt Ashare • July 14, 2022

Goldman Sachs to split up co-CIOs in innovation push

The investment firm brought in the former head of Google's tech incubator Jigsaw to co-lead a new applied innovation office. 

By Matt Ashare • July 13, 2022

Culture wars: In the battle to retain tech talent, morale matters

Companies have overlooked culture in the past. But when employees have endless options, improving culture and morale is vital.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 13, 2022

Want to retain your tech talent? Pay up

Despite an economic slowdown, tech salaries remain high and companies are doling out perks to complement the money.

By Matt Ashare • July 12, 2022

Burger King hires new chief digital officer

Thibault Roux, a former digital leader at Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Target, will guide the chain’s digital strategy on guest experience.

By Julie Littman • July 11, 2022

CVS brings in new tech boss

Tilak Mandadi will join CVS’s technology leadership team in the newly created EVP role of chief data, digital and technology officer.

By Matt Ashare • July 8, 2022

Why so many CIOs are ineffective — and what to do about it

There’s a profound lack of trust in CIOs — and the high turnover that you would expect as a result, said PwC’s Mike McCarron.

By Mike McCarron • July 7, 2022