CIO.com - Personal http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:40:02 GMT 2009-11-23T16:40:02Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Top 100 IT Projects of 2009 http://www.cio.com/article/508517/The_Top_100_IT_Projects_of_2009?source=rss_personal If it ever was a question, 2009 put an end to any doubts about the resiliency of IT. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Jason Snyder <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508517/The_Top_100_IT_Projects_of_2009?source=rss_personal 2009-11-23T05:00:00Z IT Takes Biggest Job-Cut Hit in the Back Office http://www.cio.com/article/508024/IT_Takes_Biggest_Job_Cut_Hit_in_the_Back_Office?source=rss_personal Two million IT positions are expected to have been eliminated from 2000 to 2014, according to Hackett Group, which forecasts an 'extended jobless recovery.' Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Galen Gruman <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508024/IT_Takes_Biggest_Job_Cut_Hit_in_the_Back_Office?source=rss_personal 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z Career Planning: Develop Your Own Game Plan http://www.cio.com/article/508021/Career_Planning_Develop_Your_Own_Game_Plan?source=rss_personal Safeguard your career with a personal action plan that defines your long-term goals and how you'll reach them, says John M. McKee, founder and CEO of BusinessSuccessCoach.net. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT John McKee <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508021/Career_Planning_Develop_Your_Own_Game_Plan?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Hard Times Aren't Slowing GM's New CIO http://www.cio.com/article/507920/Hard_Times_Aren_t_Slowing_GM_s_New_CIO?source=rss_personal GM's new CIO, Terry Kline, looks to continue the progressive IT strategies of his predecessor, Ralph Szygenda, by exploring the use of consumer technologies used by new-car buyers, as well as cloud computing platforms and so-called PCs on a stick. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507920/Hard_Times_Aren_t_Slowing_GM_s_New_CIO?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z IT Pay Stagnates, Workforce Grows Restless http://www.cio.com/article/507912/IT_Pay_Stagnates_Workforce_Grows_Restless?source=rss_personal David Thomas, network administrator at TallyHo Plastics Inc., is feeling a little beat up. In the past year, he's seen his compensation, training opportunities and benefits drop, all while watching his workload increase. He's not overly bitter -- the decisions his employer had to make were fair, considering the downturn, he says. And he sees some positive signs that things will improve in the coming year. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mary Brandel <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507912/IT_Pay_Stagnates_Workforce_Grows_Restless?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Prepare Now for an Employee Exodus http://www.cio.com/article/507911/Prepare_Now_for_an_Employee_Exodus?source=rss_personal There are no huge surprises when it comes to IT pay in Computerworld's Salary Survey this year. Salaries are flat, benefits were reduced, and bonuses were slashed or eliminated. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Adam Lawrence <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507911/Prepare_Now_for_an_Employee_Exodus?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z IT Hiring Poised for Skills-Driven Rebound http://www.cio.com/article/507910/IT_Hiring_Poised_for_Skills_Driven_Rebound?source=rss_personal Employers that act promptly and strategically to recruit and retain IT professionals will have an advantage over those that wait for ideal economic conditions. Here's what next year's hiring environment likely has in store. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Dave Willmer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507910/IT_Hiring_Poised_for_Skills_Driven_Rebound?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z The Best Industries for IT Compensation http://www.cio.com/article/507903/The_Best_Industries_for_IT_Compensation?source=rss_personal The 1.6% pay increase reported by government IT professionals in Computerworld's 2009 Salary Survey might not seem like much, but it's better than what Bruce Walton and other California state IT workers have seen recently. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Hoffman <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507903/The_Best_Industries_for_IT_Compensation?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z The Best Jobs for IT Compensation http://www.cio.com/article/507902/The_Best_Jobs_for_IT_Compensation?source=rss_personal Frank Sirianni finds himself in an unlikely situation during this recession: He's having trouble filling an IT position. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mary K. Pratt <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507902/The_Best_Jobs_for_IT_Compensation?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z What Endures From a Manager's Career http://www.cio.com/article/507898/What_Endures_From_a_Manager_s_Career?source=rss_personal Columnist Paul Glen thinks about what has real lasting value of all the things managers do in the course of their careers. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Paul Glen <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507898/What_Endures_From_a_Manager_s_Career?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Career Watch: Escaping From a Bad Boss http://www.cio.com/article/507899/Career_Watch_Escaping_From_a_Bad_Boss?source=rss_personal Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader Scott Newman answers readers' questions about dealing with a bad boss, the top tech skills for the future, and entering the IT field. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Jamie Eckle <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507899/Career_Watch_Escaping_From_a_Bad_Boss?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Book Review: Four Steps to Becoming a Top-Tier CIO http://www.cio.com/article/507828/Book_Review_Four_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Top_Tier_CIO?source=rss_personal The authors of The Real Business of IT show how CIOs can demonstrate and communicate the value of IT in terms the CEO will understand. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mitch Betts <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507828/Book_Review_Four_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Top_Tier_CIO?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Ergonomics: Get Help to Avoid the Pains of Cubicle Life http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_personal A study finds that just buying ergonomic desks and chairs isn't enough; setup and adjustment by a professional ergonomist is essential. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mitch Betts <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_personal 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Job Search Scams: 6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft http://www.cio.com/article/507667/Job_Search_Scams_6_Ways_to_Protect_Yourself_Against_Identity_Theft_?source=rss_personal Identity theft rings have set their sights on the 15.7 million Americans who are unemployed and looking for work. Here's how to ensure you don't end up a victim. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507667/Job_Search_Scams_6_Ways_to_Protect_Yourself_Against_Identity_Theft_?source=rss_personal 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z 5 Key Audience Questions to Help You "Read the Room" http://www.cio.com/article/507389/5_Key_Audience_Questions_to_Help_You_Read_the_Room_?source=rss_personal How great communicators enhance their "executive presence" and get their messages across. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Maryfran Johnson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507389/5_Key_Audience_Questions_to_Help_You_Read_the_Room_?source=rss_personal 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z