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IT Picks Up the Pace

A long-awaited resurgence in the IT industry holds both promise and peril for the tech workforce.

Stressing Over Skills

IT is hiring again, but after years of stalled projects and training cuts, tech workers worry their skills aren't worthy.

Motivate Workers With Salary, Skills and Strategy

TEKsystems research shows that IT professionals rank career development -- not compensation -- as their top priority.

How Computerworld's 2012 Salary Survey was conducted

A look at the methodology used to collect data for the 2012 Computerworld Salary Survey.

Benefits Go Bust

Rising healthcare costs and shrinking benefits and bonuses leave many IT workers feeling like they're stuck in a rut even though they've received modest raises.

Stop Searching for That Elusive Purple Squirrel

Instead of searching for the perfect job candidate, who probably doesn't exist, be open to candidates who show promise but need training.

Employees rate satisfaction, security and stress

The majority of respondents said they feel pressure to increase their productivity or expand their workloads, yet they're generally satisfied with their jobs.

IT Salary Survey 2012

A majority of IT workers say they're under pressure to increase productivity and take on new tasks. But the vast majority are still happy they picked IT as their career.

The perfect storm for innovation

In the course of our careers, there are occasionally confluences of events. Those moments should be seized. (Insider; registration required)

Career advice: When you have a history with the interviewing company

This month's Premier 100 IT Leader also answers questions on coping with politics and jump-starting a fledgling career

Life after IT: When CIOs leave at the top of their game

You work, you strive, you reach the top of your profession -- and then you leave? Sure, say these ex-CIOs. Read their take on life after IT. Insider (registration required)

How CIOs Can Help Facilitate Systems of Engagement

The CEO community is turning to CIOs to help accelerate revenue growth and deepen engagement with customers.

Big Fish, Little Pond

Sure, there are budget constraints and far fewer resources. But being an IT leader in a small shop has numerous benefits, not the least of which are agility and a greater ability to influence the business.

Career Watch: Employers focusing on retention

Increased compensation and promotions have become more popular as motivators.

Words Are First Hurdle for New Tech Managers

New managers lack the language to understand and express the value of management itself. Insider (registration required)

Brain drain: Where Cobol systems go from here

As baby boomers retire, the business processes they used to create their Cobol programs may walk out the door with them. Here's what IT organizations are doing about it.

Career Watch: Which will be the jobs of the 21st century?

It may be presumptuous to think anyone could identify the top jobs of the 21st century at this early date. Nonetheless, your job might be on the list.

Mojgan Lefebvre

Mojgan Lefebvre, senior vice president and CIO at Liberty Mutual Commercial Markets, shares her insights into what it takes to manage a successful IT shop as well as one's own career. Insider (registration required)

Career advice: Coping with a 'toxic' workplace

Premier 100 IT Leader Linda Zafonte also has advice on getting funding for training and more.

Cisco bounces back

Cisco has been crowing about its rebound, and with good reason. What a difference a year makes.