CIOs tout guardrails as prevention for shadow IT woes

Businesses want better, cheaper, faster and safer technology, a test to CIO leadership.

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 18, 2022

Retailers add core business strategy to tech duties

Central technology roles are changing in retail as executives tackle operation improvements, the supply chain and consumer experience.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 16, 2022

Black tech worker tenure shorter than peers: report

Barriers to advancement continue beyond the early career years of Black tech workers, Russell Reynolds Associates found.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 9, 2022

More line of business leaders drive tech buying

IT is still consulted, but line of business managers make the final call.

By Allen Bernard • Feb. 8, 2022

Top CIO trends to watch in 2022

The pressure mounts on technology leadership, with companies expecting accelerated growth driven by a nimble tech stack.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 28, 2022

New job listings for executive roles increased 35% in 2021, GlobalData says

Talent demand exploded during the past 12 months, and the C-suite is no exception to the trend.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2022

Wayfair taps Walmart veteran as CTO

Fiona Tan joined the online furniture company in 2020 and succeeds Jim Miller, who held the role since 2019.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2022

How CIOs can shape customer experience

A sweeping digital shift means CIOs now touch more critical components of a business. Their influence can ripple all the way down to CX.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 25, 2022

CIOs take on more business strategy in 2022: survey

The perception of the CIO as a valued partner is rising among line-of-business managers, as CIO purview continues to shift closer to business strategy.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 21, 2022

Neiman Marcus Group appoints CTO amid $500M tech investment spree

The retailer has been sorting out its finances, digital operations and executive leadership over the past few years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2022

6-figure jobs increasingly move to remote status during pandemic

Technology roles, including software, DevOps and data engineers, led the list of highest-paying remote opportunities.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2022

5 tech workforce trends for 2022

Shifting job descriptions, hybrid work strategies and worker mobility will shape tech labor dynamics this year.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 18, 2022

Survey: Tech recruiters are ready to dump CVs, academic requirements

In a tight market, recruiters are increasingly pursuing nontraditional candidates for developer roles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2022

4 ways the CIO can help stem the Great Resignation

CIOs can take an active role in creating a positive environment that breeds loyalty, both within their organization and across the company.

By Sharon Mandell • Jan. 11, 2022

J.C. Penney targets IT, e-commerce overhaul with new executives

The incoming CIO, and chief digital and transformation officer will guide the company as it carries out its post-bankruptcy digital plans.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 11, 2022

Experience, chemistry and money: How to find the right CIO

Companies will want to match a potential CIO's experience to the future technology needs of the organization. 

By Allen Bernard • Jan. 4, 2022

5 analyst predictions for how the CIO role will change in 2022

Companies will scrutinize CIOs' ability to deliver financial results, flexibility, and an effective hybrid work strategy.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 4, 2022

CIOs: Rethink resilience for the future of work — or risk losing influence

Technology is no longer the main focus for CIOs when it comes to ensuring resilience for their organization — preparing for the future of work must be top of mind.

By Rob O'Donohue • Jan. 4, 2022

Can broadband investments boost the talent pool?

Expanded rural broadband access could mean more potential employees, even as the impact of the $65 billion investment won't be felt for years to come.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 21, 2021

'War for talent' rises toward top of C-suite risks for 2022

The ability to attract and retain top talent jumped to the second spot in a ranking of business risks, up from No. 8 a year ago, according to a global survey.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 9, 2021

Study: Three-quarters of digital workers are eyeing the door

The Great Resignation has given way to what many are calling the "Great Reshuffle."

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 8, 2021

Biggest career hurdles for women in tech: equity, work-life balance

Companies could encourage more women to enter IT by offering professional development and training opportunities, according to a report by Skillsoft. 

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 2, 2021

3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges

Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 29, 2021

US tech salaries down slightly, but the market favors candidates

A 1.1% decrease in average salaries comes down to demand, as companies need to hire junior candidates to fill senior roles. On nearly all other fronts – especially remote work – candidates can call the shots. 

By Brian Eastwood • Nov. 22, 2021

What do employees say would reduce burnout? Less work

"Both employers and employees are near the breaking point," according to Eagle Hill Consulting's CEO.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2021