Sharon Florentine
Senior Writer
Sharon Florentine is a senior writer for CIO.com, covering career development, IT management, training, and diversity.
What women want in the IT workplace: 6 key factors for hiring and retention
Women are exiting IT in droves, as companies struggle to hire and engage these valuable employees. The first step to change? Listening to what women want.
The changes coming to H-1B visas | TECH(talk)
The controversial H-1B visa program is seeing some changes that could smooth the visa application process – and proposed changes that could make it more restrictive. CIO's Sharon Florentine explains what's going on.
Gender diversity in IT: How companies are getting tangible results | TECH(talk)
How much progress has been made in gender diversity in the IT field in the past few years? CIO writer Sharon Florentine, who frequently blogs about women in IT, talks with Juliet Beauchamp and Ken Mingis about companies that are...
How the company culture can make or break your business
If you don't build a strong culture in your organization, one will appear anyway -- and it likely won't serve your company well.
How microcertifications work for IT job seekers and employers
Microcertifications are gaining popularity as a way for IT job seekers to quickly and affordably prove their skills, and organizations are coming around to the idea.
What the top 5 metro areas pay for hot IT jobs
Live in or around one of the five largest metro areas in the U.S.? Here’s what you can expect to make in three of the hottest IT roles around.
How pay transparency and equity help employers retain workers
PayScale's 2017 Compensation Best Practices Report shows that to build more trusting relationships with their workforce, more organizations are emphasizing pay transparency and pay equity.
Salesforce skills in high demand in 2017
From developers to project managers to marketing, Salesforce has emerged as one of the hottest skills for IT and business professionals.
Top 10 U.S. cities for employee happiness
New data from employer review site Kununu reveals where you work geographically can have a huge impact on your career happiness.
Five workforce management trends to watch in 2017
Workforce management and HCM will continue to evolve in 2017. Here are five trends to watch for in the coming year.
Career Roadmap: Systems admin role isn’t dead
Despite dire predictions, the role of the system administrator is far from obsolete. Nick Bush is a prime example of how the role continues to evolve and change while remaining critical to IT.