Third of IT workers snoop confidential info
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Security and law
One of an IT department’s biggest nightmares: staffers using their access privileges for illegal or unethical purposes. That kind of behavior may be more widespread than you think. Read more
IT workers No. 2 in drinking contest
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Which departments in your company contain the biggest party people? The answers may surprise you. Read more
Demand for foreign workers sinks with job market
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It’s a sign of the the hard economic times that applications for those once-prized H-1B visas have dwindled along with IT job opportunities in the United States. Read more
Firms saving money with IT temps
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Staffing levels in IT departments are dropping, but companies are turning to a different hiring strategy: Read more
‘You’re being laid off … and you owe us money’
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When faced with the unenviable task of laying off staff, it’s important for companies to do everything right. An unfortunate accounting error during a staff reduction recently caused a big embarrassment for one well-known company. Read more
Angry employee erases company’s hard work
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Security and law
One of a company’s biggest nightmares: A disgruntled departing employee tampers with his computer to slow down work and wreak general havoc. Here’s a case where a company had that problem and tried to do something about it. Read more
Tech workers trained to flirt
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Many companies train their IT staffers to make sure they have the latest technical skills needed to succeed. Here’s some training that’s entering new territory. Read more
Who’s most anxious about job security?
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In a rough economy, HR has a new challenge to overcome: helping employees deal with anxiety about their finances and futures. Read more
Almost time to file H-1B visa applications
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On March 31, companies can start filing petitions for H-1B visas, the document most often used to bring foreign IT workers into the U.S. And if last year is any indication, companies will want to file as soon as they can. Read more
More qualified IT pros available
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One good thing a recession brings to companies that still have jobs to fill: Read more
