3 keys steps to facilitate robust, sustainable learning programs

It's vital companies cultivate an environment of learning and upskilling, enabling employees to develop their knowledge and skills.

By Michael Voegele • Sept. 17, 2021

How my winding path to CIO taught me to mentor women in tech

ScanSource SVP and CIO Rachel Hayden knew she wanted to become a CIO after realizing the role didn't require having technical answers for every question.

By Rachel Hayden • Sept. 13, 2021

Bank of America splits technology, operations oversight in leadership shakeup

After 12 years as head of technology and operations, Cathy Bessant is shifting to a global strategy role. Two executives will take over her responsibilities.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 10, 2021

What do tech workers want?

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that companies could accommodate flexible work and employees have more choice to go to companies with better pay.

By Katie Malone • Sept. 9, 2021

Tech industry banks on service models, hiring grows again

IT companies added 26,800 workers last month, CompTIA reports. It's the largest hiring increase since November 2018.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 8, 2021

Los Angeles, Microsoft partner on veteran tech training program

Recent research has shown that some veterans may struggle to transition into the civilian workforce, although many believe job training programs may help.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 8, 2021

Remote work is widening the skills gap, report finds

While businesses are providing workers with upskilling resources, they remain underutilized.

By Katie Malone • Sept. 7, 2021

6 measures CIOs can take to protect trade secrets

Though under the umbrella of security, reasonable measures to protect trade secrets often involve different, albeit related, objectives.

By Steven Kursh and Pratike Patel • Sept. 7, 2021

The Water Cooler: How 5 organizations set up tech training programs

Talent development programs help with employee retention and prepare the business to mitigate skills gaps.

By Katie Malone , Roberto Torres • Sept. 7, 2021

Target CIO to retire next year, making way for new IT era

Executive Brett Craig, who joined Target in 2008, will replace Mike McNamara as EVP and CIO.

By Roberto Torres • Updated May 5, 2022

Transformation starts with fixing one big tech problem, former Oracle CFO says

Identify the application that’s causing the most frustration, inside and outside finance, and make progress on that to gain credibility for additional overhauls, says Jeff Epstein.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 1, 2021

The CIO's role in maintaining a strong supply chain

Supply chains are no longer focused wholly on just-in-time delivery and logistics any more than CIOs are focused entirely on help desks and printers.

By Jason Dury, Jack O’Meara • Aug. 30, 2021

Employers, employees butt heads over hybrid work

COVID-19 has shifted work-life balance in quite a literal way, but not all agree on how that will look moving forward.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 27, 2021

How IT leaders can address inequality in technology

As tech workers continue to document discrimination in the workplace, members of leadership are tasked with making progress toward equity.

Aug. 25, 2021

Young tech workers report discomfort, discrimination at work

In the technology industry, women and non-white tech workers continue to document discrimination and discomfort in the workplace.

By Katie Malone • Aug. 25, 2021

Executives in tech say staff attrition is rising

Turnover cycles in tech are speeding up, as workers ride the wave of talent demand to find better salaries and career moves, according to PwC.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 23, 2021

Retraining women in tech for the post-pandemic workforce

Even a year off the job can make for a daunting gap to address in an interview with a potential employer. 

By Roz Ho • Aug. 23, 2021

The Water Cooler: Would you rather run a legacy or modern tech stack?

Legacy and modernized tech stacks present opportunities. But most leaders still prefer the latter.

By Katie Malone , Roberto Torres • Aug. 23, 2021

How to make executive searches less exclusionary

Keep failing to hire diverse candidates? Executive coach Aiko Bethea and corporate entrepreneur Lucinda Duncalfe shed some light on the issue.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2021

CIOs took home higher salaries — and more work — since 2020

Technology leaders are accepting new roles with total compensation up 20% to 35%, one Korn Ferry expert said.

By Katie Malone • Aug. 17, 2021

Sweetgreen taps former Starbucks executive as new CTO

Wouleta Ayele comes to the salad chain after 16 years at Starbucks. She will help Sweetgreen scale its supply chain and develop its digital platform.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 16, 2021

What to know about IP address leasing

Global demand means top dollar for companies with excess capacity they want to monetize, says a broker.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 4, 2021

How IT can navigate the hybrid work landscape

Many businesses anticipate a hybrid work shift. Now, CIOs and IT teams have to provide the tools to help the workforce adapt.

By Katie Malone • July 29, 2021

3 ways CIOs can support gender inclusivity in technology

Not only is diversity and inclusion vital to the health and well-being of employees, diverse teams also bring better ideas.

By Kim Anstett • July 26, 2021

Tech executives, employees disconnected on inclusivity wins

A majority of executives believe their organization provides equitable opportunities. Less than a quarter of tech workers from underrepresented groups agree.

By Katie Malone • July 26, 2021