How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — and what changes could stick around

The coronavirus broke decades-old standards. Will the office ever go back to what it was?

By Naomi Eide • April 22, 2020

How to approach layoffs responsibly

The way employers treat employees during the coming weeks will impact their branding for years. 

By Aman Kidwai • April 21, 2020

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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

COVID-19 'first real test' of digitization for office of CFO

The complete utilization of every available service or software is an integral first step to stave off pandemic-like business interruptions, said Sanjay Srivastava, chief digital officer at Genpact.

By Jane Thier • April 15, 2020

IBM pitches in to ease demand for COBOL skills

The effects of the pandemic put strain on state agencies, which must navigate a scarce and aging workforce to keep systems up and running.

By Roberto Torres • April 13, 2020

Start, stop, defer: How companies are navigating technology spend in a crisis

The pandemic has delineated spending priorities, showing the benefits of cloud and emphasizing the need for a flexible security portfolio.

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2020

IBM draws former Bank of America CTO to lead cloud

Under new CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM is outlining "strategic battles" focused on hybrid cloud and AI.

By Naomi Eide • April 7, 2020

Gartner: 3 in 4 CFOs to shift 5% of staff fully remote following shutdown

When it comes to creative cost savings, remote work could be key for CFOs looking to avoid severe cuts and downside operational impacts, according to a Gartner survey. 

By Jane Thier • April 7, 2020

Bracing for the worst, IT employment held steady in March

The IT occupations unemployment rate held at 2.4% in March, the same as February, according to CompTIA analysis.

By Naomi Eide • April 6, 2020

The Remote Playbook: Building trust in a distributed office

As a sudden transition to remote work makes trust a hot commodity, open lines of communication can help managers spot faltering teammates.

By Roberto Torres • April 6, 2020

In times of crisis, tap the CIO network

Technology executives are leaning on peers to benchmark response and strategize the coming months. 

By Naomi Eide • April 2, 2020

Indeed: Software development job postings slip ahead of projected economic downturn

A slowdown in hiring doesn't happen in a vacuum. Rather, it's the likely consequence of hiring freezes and projects postponed to subsequent quarters or years.

By Roberto Torres • April 2, 2020

The tech industry is offering support during coronavirus. Is it good for business?

The cost of good faith in the tech industry is twofold: What's morally commendable now could cost a lot more in the future.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 31, 2020

Gartner: 5 communication recommendations for CIOs during the coronavirus pandemic

While CIOs may not have overall responsibility for their organization's crisis communications response, their IT teams are turning to them for context and additional clarity.

By Ed Gabrys • March 30, 2020

Coronavirus 2020 technology game plan: Cost-cut to survive but accelerate transformation

In 2020, businesses will execute two distinct technology strategies: during and post-pandemic. The latter will define business success as the economy struggles.

By Naomi Eide • March 27, 2020

33 organizations call for delay of California privacy law enforcement amid coronavirus pressure

The organizations suggested enforcement should begin on Jan. 2, 2021 instead of the July 1 deadline. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 20, 2020

Yes, that meeting could have been an email

Many organizations changed where they work, but not how they work. Consider this: Did you really need to meet?

By Naomi Eide • March 20, 2020

4 in 10 employees lack work-from-home tech tools

Suddenly flipping an entire company to remote work can highlight areas where staff is underequipped.

By Roberto Torres • March 17, 2020

Coronavirus is testing the newfound resilience of the knowledge economy

The goal is to ensure economy can function and continue to flourish in times of uncertainty, where employees globally are preparing to work from home for long periods of time, Avaya's CEO writes. 

By Jim Chirico • March 16, 2020

The Remote Playbook: Who succeeds in the coronavirus-driven shift to remote work?

Success is hard to come by without mechanisms for accountability and clear expectations, even amid a globe-spanning virus outbreak.

By Roberto Torres • March 16, 2020

Assessing the coronavirus impact: What tech leaders need to know

With the coronavirus changing the landscape continuously, CIO Dive will keep you up to date on how it's affecting the technology sector.

March 13, 2020

Commission put out a 200-page guide for US cybersecurity: Here are 3 takeaways

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission spent a year analyzing how industry and government could work together to enhance cybersecurity. Will it make a difference?

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2020

Watch the IT jobs report for coronavirus impact

As the effects of the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness are felt worldwide, experts are raising alarms about a potential recession and with that, a dip in hiring.

By Naomi Eide • March 11, 2020

Are employees disengaged? Check the tech stack

Employees grappling with burnout cite tech among the factors that add stress to their days.  

By Roberto Torres • March 9, 2020

An unlikely duo: CIO and CFO dynamic driving transformation success ... and failure

Removing friction between the CIO and the CFO, building strong working relationships and avoiding counter-behaviors can unlock a reduced IT cost. A principle roadblock? Establishing trust. 

By Gary O’Brien • March 9, 2020

5 tech tools powering remote work amid coronavirus outbreak

As workers are told to work from home, have businesses equipped them with the necessary tools? 

By Roberto Torres • March 6, 2020