Blog Entries tagged 'Human Resources'

Best Places to Work in IT 2010

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 6/21/10 Computerworld...
Read about the top 100 IT workplaces that combine choice benefits with hot technologies and on-target training. Computerworld's 16th annual report highlights those employers firing on all cylinders
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Say Goodbye to Full-time Jobs with Benefits

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 6/1/10 CNNMoney...
Jobs may be coming back, but they aren't the same ones workers were used to. Many of the jobs are temporary or contract positions, rather than traditional full-time jobs with benefits. In 2005 the government estimated that 31% of U.S. workers were already so-called contingent workers. Experts say that number could increase to 40% or more in the next 10 years.
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More Workers Start To Quit

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 5/25/10 WSJ...
In a recent poll, 60% of workers said they intend to leave their jobs as the market gets better. In February, the number of employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the number being fired or discharged for the first time since October 2008. HR managers must start making plans as they prepare to hear more "I quit"s.
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5 Must-Ask Interview Questions

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 4/29/10 WSJ...
Companies are hiring again, but with limited resources for new hires - so bosses can't affort to make the wrong pick. This article outlines the 5 key questions managers should ask every prospective employee... and every job candidate prepare for.
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Big Changes Ahead for IT (Slideshow)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 4/26/10 CIO Insight...
Fundamental changes are predicted in IT over the coming years. Read how the roles, structure and skills of the IT function are predicted to change.
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2010 Q2 U.S. Hiring Forecast

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From CareerBuilder...
Read CareerBuilder and USA Today's latest nationwide survey of 2,700+ hiring managers & human resource professionals. 23% of employers plan to add full-time, permanent headcount while 8% plan to downsize staffs. Other trends include: hiring contractors, offering internships, hiring for social media, adding bilingual staff, replacing lower performing employees, holding on to talent, etc.
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"Ninja" The New Tech Job Title (Video)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 4/6/10 WSJ...
Ninja has become one of today's fastest growing job titles especially in the IT Industry. Evangelist is so yesterday.
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Computerworld's 2010 IT Salary Survey

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 4/5/10 Computerworld...
Feeling trapped between flat salaries and ever-increasing workloads? You're not alone... job satisfaction has been falling. Read the results from Computerworld's annual survey of 5,000+ tech professionals and what may be in store next.
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Health IT Jobs Hard To Fill

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/3/10 InformationWeek...
CIO's at health-care organizations are having trouble finding recruits with skills needed for jobs, ie: electronic medical records, physician order-entry systems and other types of health information technology.
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2010 Q1 U.S. Hiring Forecast

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From CareerBuilder...
Based on the lastest survey of 2,700 hiring managers and HR professionals, get insights across different regions & sectors as well as employment trends as they relate to staffing, including: job forecasts, hiring strategies, compensation plans, retention programs, recruitment marketing, etc.
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Job Turnover Coming... Workers Aren't Satisfied

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 1/10/10 NY Times...
In a latest survey, only 45% of people are satisfied with their jobs. This simmering discontent will lead to turnover once the jobless rate falls and more workers feel free to release themselves from their current workplace shackles.
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2010 Workforce / Workplace Forecast

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 12/16/09 Human Trend Alert...
Here are the top trends affecting both companies and employees in the coming year:

1. Cutbacks and re-engineering will continue into 2010
Expect ongoing reductions in force as some employers continue to optimize their workforces and eliminate "redundancy". We caution these employers to be very careful, because we know that 54 percent of today's employees are ready to jump, as soon as the economy improves. They are curren [...]

HR Executives Suddenly Get Hot

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 12/14/09 WSJ...
More human-resource executives are being tapped to serve as outside directors, as U.S. companies seek insight on "hot-button" issues such as executive pay and succession.
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Temporary Workers and the 21st Economy

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 12/1/09 WSJ...
The surge in temp hiring is not a sign of a malfunctioning economy - as many tend to see it. It is the face of the future!
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Retaining Talent in a Turbulent Economy

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 11/18/09 Computerworld...
Increased workload and reduced pay during the economic downturn will come back to haunt employers in the recovery as valuable staff opt for greener pastures. Read what must be done to keep your team intact for the economic recovery and the oncoming "resume tsunami" as the economy begins to improve.
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Slideshow - Why Your Team Hates You

gzander@project1.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 11/17/09 CIO Insight...
Workers often are less happy with their bosses than they let on. Unhappy means not motivated means unproductive means turnover - and that might mean you! Here are 10 common leadership shortcomings, and how to fix them.
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Computerworld's 2009 IT Salary Survey

gzander@project1.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From 11/16/09 Computerworld...
With salaries on ice, crushing workloads and reduced benefits, IT workers are stuck for now -- but will they break free when the economy thaws? See results from Computerworld's annual survey of more than 5,000 IT professionals at every job level.
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2009 Q4 U.S. Hiring Forecast

gzander@project1.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From CareerBuilder & USA Today...
This is an update from the previous 2009 Q3 forecast. Over 2,900 hiring managers and HR professionals were surveyed between 8/20- 9/9/09.
As we enter into the last quarter of 2009, there are positive signs that the job market is stabilizing. This nationwide survey of employers shows that companies are switching focus from cost containment to growth, rehiring laid-off employees and reversing pay cuts, as they head into 2010. [...]

Slideshow - Hot IT Skills in a Cool Market

gzander@project1.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From CIO Insight...
While the U.S. economy continues to struggle, there are pockets of strength in the IT labor market. Learn where the action is by specialization and industry, including: BI-Business Intelligence, Security, Sourcing & Vendor Management, Networking, Web Development, Quality Management, etc.
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Retaining Consultants and Avoiding Co-Employment

gzander@project1.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

From TechServe Alliance (formerly NACCB)...
It's been 10+ years since the 1999 Microsoft v. Vizcaino co-employment case and many companies still needlessly maintain consultant tenure restrictions and rotation policies which are highly inefficient and expensive. Two prominent expert attorneys in federal & state labor laws describe the procedures necessary to minimize re-classification and co-employment risk in the TechServe Alliance white paper, "Microsoft [...]