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

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CIO Priorities

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

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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

Who will save the startups?

The runway, or dead space, between VC financing could determine a startup's ability to weather a recession — that, or an offering industry can't resist buying.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 28, 2020

One-third of software developers say their productivity is falling

As the pandemic adds layers of pressure to the daily grind, devs worry about feelings of isolation and loneliness in their new remote life.

By Roberto Torres • April 24, 2020

CIO perspective: Strategizing a return to the office

The pandemic has accelerated digital technology adoption, demanding engagement from CEOs to software developers. IT hurdles that were accepted before will no longer fly. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 24, 2020

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

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