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Third of IT workers snoop confidential info


July 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, 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.

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IT workers No. 2 in drinking contest


June 26, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Which departments in your company contain the biggest party people? The answers may surprise you.

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Demand for foreign workers sinks with job market


April 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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.

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Firms saving money with IT temps


March 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Staffing levels in IT departments are dropping, but companies are turning to a different hiring strategy:

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‘You’re being laid off … and you owe us money’


March 11, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Payroll software

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.

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Angry employee erases company’s hard work


February 9, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, 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.

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Tech workers trained to flirt


January 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Training

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.

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Who’s most anxious about job security?


January 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

In a rough economy, HR has a new challenge to overcome: helping employees deal with anxiety about their finances and futures.

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Almost time to file H-1B visa applications


January 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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.

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More qualified IT pros available


January 7, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web site

One good thing a recession brings to companies that still have jobs to fill:

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