Experience, chemistry and money: How to find the right CIO

Companies will want to match a potential CIO's experience to the future technology needs of the organization. 

By Allen Bernard • Jan. 4, 2022

5 analyst predictions for how the CIO role will change in 2022

Companies will scrutinize CIOs' ability to deliver financial results, flexibility, and an effective hybrid work strategy.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 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.

By CIO Dive staff

CIOs: Rethink resilience for the future of work — or risk losing influence

Technology is no longer the main focus for CIOs when it comes to ensuring resilience for their organization — preparing for the future of work must be top of mind.

By Rob O'Donohue • Jan. 4, 2022

Can broadband investments boost the talent pool?

Expanded rural broadband access could mean more potential employees, even as the impact of the $65 billion investment won't be felt for years to come.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 21, 2021

'War for talent' rises toward top of C-suite risks for 2022

The ability to attract and retain top talent jumped to the second spot in a ranking of business risks, up from No. 8 a year ago, according to a global survey.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 9, 2021

Study: Three-quarters of digital workers are eyeing the door

The Great Resignation has given way to what many are calling the "Great Reshuffle."

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 8, 2021

Biggest career hurdles for women in tech: equity, work-life balance

Companies could encourage more women to enter IT by offering professional development and training opportunities, according to a report by Skillsoft. 

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 2, 2021

3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges

Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 29, 2021

US tech salaries down slightly, but the market favors candidates

A 1.1% decrease in average salaries comes down to demand, as companies need to hire junior candidates to fill senior roles. On nearly all other fronts – especially remote work – candidates can call the shots. 

By Brian Eastwood • Nov. 22, 2021

What do employees say would reduce burnout? Less work

"Both employers and employees are near the breaking point," according to Eagle Hill Consulting's CEO.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2021

Google.org supports training, hiring push for 8K veterans

The initiative will connect veterans with Google certificate training and 12-week fellowships at 400 employers. 

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 10, 2021

CEOs place tech execs atop list of critical C-suite members

CIOs gained influence in the leadership sphere as technology expanded throughout the organization in the pandemic era.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 9, 2021

Hiring tech talent a 'major priority' for Chase, CIO says

As competition heats up in the hiring space, some large banks are leveraging flexibility in the form of hybrid work schedules and larger salaries.

By Robin Bradley • Nov. 9, 2021

What tech leaders are doing about the talent crisis

As companies squabble to retain and attract top tech talent, leaders are planning to augment training and upskilling initiatives in their organizations.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 8, 2021

Hybrid work woes: FOMO is real, employees feel disconnected

Collaboration hasn’t gotten any easier, according to an Enboarder report.

By Caroline Colvin , Naomi Eide • Nov. 4, 2021

The evolving role of CIO: 5 ways to thrive in the spotlight

Though traditionally implementers, CIOs are making decisions from a prominent seat at the table. How can CIOs best meet the role's demands?

By Chris Fielding • Nov. 1, 2021

Lack of learning opportunities may drive tech workers away

Three-quarters of employees feel their employers focus more on attracting new talent than investing in current talent, a TalentLMS survey found.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 26, 2021

Virtual interviews cut time-to-hire, cementing role in hiring, employers say

Employers that move efficiently through the hiring process may enjoy a recruiting edge.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 22, 2021

How CIOs can take an engineering approach to improving DEI

Through partnerships with educational institutions and by taking a page from the engineering process, tech executives can enhance business DEI efforts.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 21, 2021

Boards look to technology to support risk taking

As boards eagerly seek long-term growth, executives are more reluctant toward taking risks as businesses work through the talent crunch, Gartner research shows.

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 21, 2021

To win, CIOs must embrace the new — borrowing from other industries

A future-proof CIO needs to leverage playbooks from other industries, iterating on others' successes while cultivating an obsession with what's new.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 21, 2021

IT budgets to jump 3.6% in 2022, largest increase in a decade

Businesses expect to invest more in technology, as organizations still lean on technology to navigate volatility, Gartner research shows.

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 18, 2021

Albertsons to increase focus on modernizing tech under new CFO

The grocer has considerable work ahead as it looks to move away from using outdated systems and rely more heavily on cloud-based technology. 

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2021

CISOs: Approach the board with precision, simplicity

Executives from PepsiCo, Mandiant and Texas Children's Hospital honed the art of approaching the board. Their techniques leave stakeholders asking, "Do you need anything?"

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2021

Gen Z wants jobs in tech, but retention questions linger

A generation waiting in the wings. A corporate world eager to fill tech talent vacancies. Culture and compensation can make or break the deal for the rising IT talent class.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 8, 2021