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IT Life: Living as a Tech Professional

News and insights about the lives of information technology professionals, from happy hobbies to bad burnout. A more personal look, including topics like careers, career advice, remote working, tips for job seekers, how to manage your career and get promoted, how to get a raise, dealing with change and change management, and work / life balance.

Return to Work's Other Meaning: Unretirement
Faced with economic pressures and a lack of daily interactions with co-workers, some network and IT managers who recently retired are considering that other return to office, namely unretirement.
November 16, 2022
Faced with economic pressures and a lack of daily interactions with co-workers, some network and IT managers who recently retired are considering that other return to office, namely unretirement.
by Salvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
November 16, 2022
1 MIN READ
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Solving the American Tech Talent Shortage
Apprenticeships offer the most promising way for us to foster tech skills among the population, with benefits for job seekers and businesses.
November 16, 2022
Apprenticeships offer the most promising way for us to foster tech skills among the population, with benefits for job seekers and businesses.
by Mike Russo, President & CEO, National Institute for Innovation & Technology (NIIT)
November 16, 2022
4 MIN READ
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Tech Job Market, Remote Work Stay Strong Amid Mixed Signals
Tech giants may be in the midst of layoffs, but the US Bureau of Labor Statistics October job report showed a strong tech job market and continued growth for remote jobs. CompTIA's chief research officer offers perspective on the mixed signals.
November 10, 2022
Tech giants may be in the midst of layoffs, but the US Bureau of Labor Statistics October job report showed a strong tech job market and continued growth for remote jobs. CompTIA's chief research officer offers perspective on the mixed signals.
by Jessica Davis, Senior Editor
November 10, 2022
3 MIN READ
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Networking and Data Center Horrors That Scare IT Managers
While Halloween spooks people for one day, network and IT managers face a constant barrage of nightmares and horror stories year-round.
November 10, 2022
While Halloween spooks people for one day, network and IT managers face a constant barrage of nightmares and horror stories year-round.
by Salvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
November 10, 2022
1 MIN READ
Article
Facebook Parent Meta Lays Off 11,000: What CIOs Should Know
Facebook's parent company Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce, a week after another social media giant, Twitter, laid off half of its employees. What do these moves say about tech trends going forward and the tech labor market in 2023?
November 09, 2022
Facebook's parent company Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce, a week after another social media giant, Twitter, laid off half of its employees. What do these moves say about tech trends going forward and the tech labor market in 2023?
by Jessica Davis, Senior Editor
November 09, 2022
3 MIN READ
Article
5 Options for CIO Education
CIOs need continuing education, yet they face compressed periods of time when they can afford to be away. Which courses and conferences fit the bill?
November 09, 2022
CIOs need continuing education, yet they face compressed periods of time when they can afford to be away. Which courses and conferences fit the bill?
by Mary E. Shacklett, President of Transworld Data
November 09, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
Evolving Roles in the C-Suite
The C-suite is changing. Here’s how technology leadership roles have evolved to meet new responsibilities.
November 09, 2022
The C-suite is changing. Here’s how technology leadership roles have evolved to meet new responsibilities.
by Gal Shaul, Co-Founder/CPTO, Augury
November 09, 2022
3 MIN READ
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How to Set Realistic IT Project Deadlines
Hope and optimism won't help you establish a realistic project deadline. Thoughtful insight and careful planning are the keys to setting a practical schedule.
November 08, 2022
Hope and optimism won't help you establish a realistic project deadline. Thoughtful insight and careful planning are the keys to setting a practical schedule.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
November 08, 2022
4 MIN READ
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IT Job Opportunities for the Semi-Retired
Ending a lifelong IT career doesn't necessarily mean leaving IT behind. Many semi-retired individuals are finding that they're now free to explore new opportunities.
November 02, 2022
Ending a lifelong IT career doesn't necessarily mean leaving IT behind. Many semi-retired individuals are finding that they're now free to explore new opportunities.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
November 02, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Rural Broadband
Opt-outs by Starry and others, questions of speed, and making business cases have created uncertainty for enterprise network planners looking to reach offices and homes by operators fueled by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
November 01, 2022
Opt-outs by Starry and others, questions of speed, and making business cases have created uncertainty for enterprise network planners looking to reach offices and homes by operators fueled by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
by Network Computing, Contributor
November 01, 2022
1 MIN READ
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How to Keep Distractions From Hampering IT Staff Performance
In today's turbulent world, staying focused can be a serious challenge. Keeping your IT team on-target requires both understanding and support.
October 26, 2022
In today's turbulent world, staying focused can be a serious challenge. Keeping your IT team on-target requires both understanding and support.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
October 26, 2022
4 MIN READ
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IT and Finance/Marketing/Engineering: Let's Just Get Along
What are the issues with these three departments that have the potential to complicate IT-user relationships, and how should IT leaders deal with them?
October 25, 2022
What are the issues with these three departments that have the potential to complicate IT-user relationships, and how should IT leaders deal with them?
by Mary E. Shacklett, President of Transworld Data
October 25, 2022
5 MIN READ
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How to Break Bad News to Your IT Team Without Killing Morale
Bad news travels fast and hard. Here’s advice on how you can soften the blow.
October 20, 2022
Bad news travels fast and hard. Here’s advice on how you can soften the blow.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
October 20, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
Quick Study: IT Budgets and Cost Management
IT leaders face a bigger challenge than they have encountered in recent years regarding cost management and IT budgeting. We've collected a variety of InformationWeek articles that offer advice on managing IT spending now and in the year ahead.
October 19, 2022
IT leaders face a bigger challenge than they have encountered in recent years regarding cost management and IT budgeting. We've collected a variety of InformationWeek articles that offer advice on managing IT spending now and in the year ahead.
by James M. Connolly, Contributing Editor and Writer
October 19, 2022
4 MIN READ
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Not A Typical CIO: Lessons Learned as Chief Insights Officer
In today’s customer-driven economy, the role of chief insights officer is one designed to help organizations practice customer-centric thinking.
October 14, 2022
In today’s customer-driven economy, the role of chief insights officer is one designed to help organizations practice customer-centric thinking.
by Janelle Estes, Chief Insights Officer at UserTesting
October 14, 2022
4 MIN READ
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