IT hiring rose in May, but tech sector bled 34K jobs

The unemployment rates for tech occupations showed signs of improvement in May, dropping to 3.7% from 4.3% in April, according to CompTIA data. 

By Roberto Torres • June 8, 2020

In remote onboarding push, companies automate IT and launch chatbots

Remotely onboarding staff means companies welcome new staffers with savvy chatbots and powerful equipment as they navigate complexity.

By Roberto Torres • June 8, 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.

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Work from home boosted Slack's quarter but revenue remains steady

During Q1, Slack onboarded an additional 12,000 new paying customers.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 5, 2020

California attorney general submits rules proposal as CCPA enforcement nears

The final proposals rejected certain leeways for circumventing CCPA compliance for more businesses.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 3, 2020

Managers, site reliability specialists the top-earning software roles

Engineering talent pool continues to have diversity gaps, even as industries clamor for more tech talent.

By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2020

The Remote Playbook: How managers can keep burnout from upending IT teams

Failure to spot stress could result in health risks and waning levels of productivity and quality as stressed-out teams buckle under pressure.

By Roberto Torres • May 26, 2020

How CIOs can support a gradual return to the office

In partnership with the C-suite, CIOs are gearing up to support office safety and critical processes through digital products.

By Roberto Torres • May 22, 2020

58% of tech firms had customers cancel, postpone projects in April, CompTIA says

By August, almost two-thirds of respondents expect business "may start to get back on track," as lockdowns ease. 

By Roberto Torres • May 20, 2020

CIO case study: A virtualization pivot 4 years ago made way for rapid remote transition

The coronavirus tested Nebraska Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center​'s cloud- and mobile-first strategy.

By Naomi Eide • May 20, 2020

CISO vs. CEO: How executives rate their security posture

The executives largely agreed they have "very effective" cybersecurity measures, which is an indicator of their confidence.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020

4 myths cybersecurity experts want busted

No, malware cannot spread from devices sitting next to each other.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020

Employers often forget to source employee input as they adopt new tech

Employees are often wary of new technology, even tools purported to help them do their jobs, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • May 18, 2020

CFO collaboration with CIO is crucial amid COVID-19

The CFO is adept at measuring costs, managing the balance sheet and navigating murky waters. But determining capabilities and staying ahead of tech trends requires partnership with the CIO.

By Tony Tricarichi • May 15, 2020

Offices may reopen, but workers want to delay a return

Workers say they're not comfortable with a short-term return to the office. It's a window of opportunity for vendors to improve access and quality of remote work tools.

By Roberto Torres • May 15, 2020

Wells Fargo adds 2 CIOs to technology roster

The company is taking a nimble approach to technology leadership, where line of business CIOs can drive transformation at the department level. 

By Naomi Eide • May 14, 2020

Coronavirus fallout hits tech employment, job losses mount

While job cuts hit the IT sector, companies will often eliminate sales or retail jobs instead of technical roles, according to CompTIA's Tim Herbert. 

By Naomi Eide • May 13, 2020

Key stories for IT leaders as companies navigate the pandemic

As countries and states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, CIOs are looking to the future and what a safe work environment entails.

May 8, 2020

Expect gig economy growth to reshape workforce in coming year

Gig workers currently represent about one in six workers in an organization, but Ravi Kumar, president of Infosys, expects their presence to increase to 25-35%.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 7, 2020

Planning a return to the office: What tools businesses can turn to

From applications to enterprise-focused contact tracing, technology companies are creating solutions to facilitate a safe return to work. 

By Naomi Eide • May 7, 2020

J.C. Penney CIO to depart, preps for new role at American Electric Power

Therace Risch's departure comes a month after the retailer announced a round of furloughs among hourly and corporate staff.

By Roberto Torres • Updated May 6, 2020

Many lacked equipment, reliable internet when shifting to remote work

The novel coronavirus created a new normal for U.S. workers, but each person has experienced the disruption differently.

By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2020

4 ways colleges' tech teams are managing the shift online

"Nobody has a playbook for a pandemic," one CIO said. But creativity and a knack for troubleshooting home Wi-Fi networks are helping them move forward.

By Hallie Busta • May 4, 2020

A long-term move to remote work will expand tech talent market access

The pandemic-driven lockdown has made half of North American tech professionals more interested in remote work than before, Hired found. 

By Roberto Torres • May 1, 2020

Crisis pressure tests digital strategies as time-to-recovery estimates extend

As companies begin thinking through what is required to return to the office, executives are forecasting remote work will become a permanent option for some, a PwC survey found. 

By Naomi Eide • April 30, 2020

Back to Basics: How terminations, layoffs and furloughs differ

These three words generally communicate bad news to workers, but the consequences they cause vary in specifics.

By Katie Clarey • April 29, 2020