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Women, minorities less inclined to return to office, face 'proximity bias'
Minorities and women are less enthused about a return to the office full time because of caretaker responsibilities, concerns about safety and security, and feelings of inclusion, a recent survey found.
What business can learn from the Afghanistan withdrawal and the Ukraine war
When decisions go bad, you can almost always blame inadequate intelligence, wrong assumptions and a focus on casting blame.
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Report: US Black workers in tech switch jobs more often, feel less connected
Findings from a new report by Russell Reynolds Associates and Valence found that Black tech workers still face systematic workplace barriers.
Business execs see hiring as top issue in '22, even as pandemic wanes
A survey by PwC shows hiring issues and workplace equity are top concerns, even in corporate boardrooms. Overall, business leaders expressed optimism for the year ahead.
CFOs eye tech investments to attract, retain talent with AI/ML skills
A survey by a financial services and human resources software vendor showed CFOs are on the hunt for finance professionals who have skills in AI and ML platforms that can be used to parse data and tell a business value story.
Talent war to push CIOs toward consultancies, managed services in '22
As organizations struggle to find IT talent to fill their needs, CIOs will find they have little choice but to outsource work, according to a new IT spending forecast. But they may be able to move past short-term goals and focus on...
In IT, Boomers are out, raises are rising — and change is coming
As Gen Xers and Yers take over key IT roles within enterprises, they're demanding not just higher pay, but better working conditions -- and more attentive managers.
No end in sight for the Great Resignation; workers keep quitting for better pay, benefits
A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, and a survey by a job search site found nearly three-quarters of full-time employees might follow suit over the next year seeking higher pay and better benefits.
The rise of digital bosses: They can hire you — and fire you
Automated software programs that help hire employees and monitor their work are becoming more popular as companies grapple with how to manage a disparate, remote workforce.
CIO Think Tank: Reinventing IT
As companies accelerate out of pandemic disruption, how can IT meet increasing demands — and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, dozens of IT leaders offered key insights about the road ahead.
Tech wages: Women, minorities still paid less in 2020
A survey of tech firms in the US, UK, and Canada shows that the wage gaps with white men are decreasing for new hires, but many existing employees lost ground in several segments.
How to fix the Apple tech skills gap
It makes sense to develop free tech-support courses to nurture untapped talents as Apple's market grows.
Tech salaries rose in 2020 — despite COVID-19
A Dice.com survey shows that pay rose 3.6% despite the pandemic, and by more than 10% in some regions. But the higher wages went to just 52% of tech workers.
The Apple University guide to effective business management
How to run a tech company (or anything else) the Apple University way.
The state of ethnic minorities in U.S. tech: 2020
A survey of people of color shows a mix of good and bad news on racial inequality, and a disturbing lower concern within Silicon Valley and by executives compared to IT at large.
There's new and updated planning resources for modern intranets in Microsoft 365
Here's useful guidance and best practices to help you get started with a new intranet project and helpful advice about moving from classic to modern SharePoint.
15 hot tech skills getting hotter -- no certification required
Employers are apt to invest more often in cash premiums for noncertified tech skills compared to certifications. Here are a few they’re coveting the most now and going forward.
