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  • Working with HR - Part 2

    Stephanie Christopher, national director of SHL Australia New Zealand, a company which assists companies — including recruitment firms — in their recruitment activities, says that for the more technical positions HR has to fill, “it would lean toward the line manager for advice; it would be the line manager who would have final say”.

    Written by Tim Mendham • 18 Aug. 11 11:37
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    Working with HR - Part 1

    Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: “Managers aspire to be strategic, but they are required to fulfil their duties as a functional expert.”

    Written by Tim Mendham • 17 Aug. 11 13:50

  • Not-for-profit - Part 4

    One problem that is typical for NFPs is the different nature within an organisation of IT users and the technology they apply.

    Written by Tim Mendham • 21 April 11 09:00

  • Not-for-profit - Part 3

    How are relations between not-for-profit with IT vendors?

    Written by Tim Mendham • 20 April 11 15:37

  • Not-for-profit - Part 2

    Within any organisation, however — below the its culture and style of management — there are similarities between not-for-profit and commercial organisations.

    Written by Tim Mendham • 18 April 11 11:35

  • Sounding board: Peer advice from the CIO Executive Council

    Paul Fitzpatrick, IT Director at LandMark White Group, Andrew Mitchell, CIO at Gilbert + Tobin and

    Written by CIO Executive Council • 07 April 11 14:07

  • Leading change - Part 2

    There are strong economic and business performance arguments driving the desire to see more women enter the IT workforce. The diversity and workforce lead for IBM Australia and New Zealand, Belinda Curtis, points to several studies demonstrating stronger corporate performance when women represent a high proportion of senior leadership or board positions.

    Written by Brad Howarth • 07 April 11 06:00

  • Four Steps to Success for Enterprise Social Media

    Mention a phrase with the word "social" in it, and many CIOs will cringe. It elicits visions of data breaches, privacy nightmares and unproductive Gen Y staffers. But whether you like it or not, there's no denying social media's presence in the enterprise.

    Written by Kristin Burnham • 06 April 10 03:52

  • Job Search Secrets: Targeting Done Right

    What's the best way for job seekers to land a new job in this dismal market? Target specific employers and network your way into them, career experts say. It's sound job search advice. Unfortunately, most job seekers go about this the wrong way (or they don't do it at all), says Vicki Brackett, a career coach and president and CEO of Make It Happen Consulting.

    Written by Meridith Levinson • 03 Jan. 10 05:22

  • LinkedIn Quick Tip: Should You Upgrade to a Paid Account?

    Social networking service LinkedIn is free, but if you choose to upgrade to a paid account, you have access to additional features. What are the four top advantages in updating your account?

    Written by Kristin Burnham • 03 Feb. 10 06:33

  • What are you worth? CIOs should get $150K: Hudson

    If you’re not earning more than $150,000 per year then you’re underpaid for a CIO, according to Hudson’s ICT Salary Survey for 2010.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 02 Feb. 10 10:38

  • Hiring Managers: Personal Networks Hold Hiring Power

    We've all been told, "Networking is critical," so often that by now it's about as interesting as, "You should floss daily." But the truth of the matter is that CIOs in the know do regularly turn to their personal networks to source effective talent. And paying regular attention to your network does, in fact, pay off.

    Written by Kristen Lamoreaux • 29 Jan. 10 05:20

  • Tech Support Hell: Ways to Avoid It

    Marylyn Tesconi, who manages a large office, takes graduate-level courses and volunteers at a local health clinic in San Francisco, has more than enough to do without spending hours on the phone trying to get her home router to work. And she certainly has no patience for techs who yell and supervisors who hang up without solving her problem.

    Written by Bill Snyder • 22 Jan. 10 05:38
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    IT Contracting: How to Get Started on Elance, oDesk

    Nathan Wenneker joined Elance, an online freelance marketplace, in August 2008 because he wanted to become a self-employed IT contractor. The web application developer had no interest in a traditional full-time IT job; he wanted control over when he worked, how much he worked and the kind of work he did.

    Written by Meridith Levinson • 16 Dec. 09 06:16

  • How to Keep Your Data Center Happy for the Holidays

    In the brick-and-mortar world, this holiday season is shaping up to be a wash: More people are shopping, but they are spending less.

    Written by Robert Lemos • 07 Dec. 09 06:21
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    Think Tank: Developing high potential leaders

    What differentiates between success and mediocrity in organisations? Studies show that the high performing leaders are the ones most relied upon to drive the business performance in the years to come. Whether it is the delivery of strategic projects, cost stripping, or managing customer relationships, high performing leaders are the difference between success and mediocrity. High performing employees have a disproportionately higher impact on results. This means that identifying and developing future high performers is a critical priority for any organisation. CIOs have a responsibility to identify and nurture these star performers in IT organisations.

    Written by Hemant Kogekar • 04 Dec. 09 11:00

  • 9 TV or Movie Characters CIOs Wish They Could Have on Their IT Teams

    If CIOs could recruit their IT staff from the realms of film and television who would they choose? The answers will surprise you. . .

    Written by Darren Horrigan • 19 Nov. 09 09:47

  • New York Times CIO Has Advice for IT Job Seekers

    When it comes to hiring staff for his technology department, Joseph Seibert has a soft spot for candidates who are underdogs. He admires IT professionals who've charged ahead in their careers despite starting at a disadvantage.

    Written by Sarah Mitchell • 07 Oct. 09 05:14
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    AI-powered customer support robots bring human touch to virtual world

    Fusing human psychology with an advanced artificial intelligence engine, MyCyberTwin’s virtual humans are being used by organisations like NASA and National Australia Bank to improve their customer support levels.

    Written by Tim Lohman • 08 July 09 02:29

  • Little for CIOs to Get Excited About in Federal Budget

    The federal government’s budget has drawn a mixed response from industry analysts and organisations

    Written by Tim Lohman • 13 May 09 15:48
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