Retention deficit: Upskilling gives tech workers a path forward

Salaries may be top priority in a tight tech labor market, but training gives valued staff a reason to stay. 

By Matt Ashare • July 14, 2022

Goldman Sachs to split up co-CIOs in innovation push

The investment firm brought in the former head of Google's tech incubator Jigsaw to co-lead a new applied innovation office. 

By Matt Ashare • July 13, 2022

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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.

By CIO Dive staff

Culture wars: In the battle to retain tech talent, morale matters

Companies have overlooked culture in the past. But when employees have endless options, improving culture and morale is vital.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 13, 2022

Want to retain your tech talent? Pay up

Despite an economic slowdown, tech salaries remain high and companies are doling out perks to complement the money.

By Matt Ashare • July 12, 2022

Burger King hires new chief digital officer

Thibault Roux, a former digital leader at Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Target, will guide the chain’s digital strategy on guest experience.

By Julie Littman • July 11, 2022

CVS brings in new tech boss

Tilak Mandadi will join CVS’s technology leadership team in the newly created EVP role of chief data, digital and technology officer.

By Matt Ashare • July 8, 2022

Why so many CIOs are ineffective — and what to do about it

There’s a profound lack of trust in CIOs — and the high turnover that you would expect as a result, said PwC’s Mike McCarron.

By Mike McCarron • July 7, 2022

Skanska UK launches 'returnship' for STEM experts who took career breaks

The 12-week paid program helps candidates reintegrate into the professional environment.

By Zachary Phillips • July 7, 2022

Cybersecurity expertise creeps onto Fortune 500 boards

Companies are trusting technology experts to advise on cybersecurity and regulatory pressures from the board’s perspective.

By Barbara DeLollis • July 6, 2022

How tech leaders can earn C-suite trust

Do corporate boards of directors see the CIO as a trusted advisor? More often than not, the answer is no.

By Roberto Torres • July 1, 2022

Despite 'skills-based' hiring push, employers overlook nontraditional candidates

With training, resourceful front-line workers can make their way to roles in IT, cybersecurity and other high-demand areas.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2022

FedEx to shut down its last mainframes within 2 years

Sunsetting the final 20% of its mainframes will save the company $400 million per year, CIO Rob Carter said.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 30, 2022

Dollar Tree CIO is out amid major C-suite shakeout

CIO Andy Paisley, who took on the role in December 2020, has departed the company alongside several other key executives.

By Ben Unglesbee , Roberto Torres • June 28, 2022

Remote work availability for white-collar jobs is down, data shows

As the talent market remains tight, workers know they’re in a position to achieve their preferred work arrangement.

By Kate Tornone • June 23, 2022

Ingersoll Rand nabs IT veteran for CIO role

Kathryn Freytag will lead global IT at the industrial solutions provider and serve on the executive committee. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 22, 2022

Tech skill proficiency dropped 'significantly' in 2021: report

High demand and a lack of skills have contributed to talent shortages, particularly in the tech space.

By Kathryn Moody • June 14, 2022

Juneteenth beyond a day off: How to celebrate year-round

Two Black business leaders make the case for diverse hiring as the ultimate celebration of African American slavery’s abolition.

By Caroline Colvin • June 9, 2022

Neurodiverse workers bring 'in-demand perspectives' to tech

Disability inclusion lets employers access a wider talent pool in high-demand areas, such as cybersecurity, AI, data and operations.

By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2022

CIOs called to quickly show return on technology investment

Modernization is a messy business, characterized by friction and disruption. But CIOs can show value in the chaos, highlighting the end goal amid the fray.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2022

Forget technology: Talent is the key to modernization

Competition for digital skills remains a major headache — and the solution may be an HR rethink.

By Matt Ashare • June 2, 2022

USPS leans on multicloud strategy to meet coronavirus test kit demand

The agency turned to the cloud to build a site capable of supporting the orchestration required for mailing half a billion COVID-19 test kits. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 31, 2022

What it takes for CIOs to plan for disruption

Part of the recipe of preparing for tomorrow is bringing systems up to speed today, one CIO said. 

By Roberto Torres • May 31, 2022

The State of Digital Leadership

Gartner Peer Insights data and opinion explores: 'Are you a good digital leader?'

May 31, 2022

CEOs press forward on digital changes

Companies plan to spend more on digital enhancements and IT, even as key financial indicators backslide.

By Roberto Torres • May 19, 2022

Talent, upskilling gaps threaten enterprise data aspirations

A commitment to big data pressures companies to develop enterprisewide data and analytics talent through upskilling and recruitment. 

By Matt Ashare • May 17, 2022