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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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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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Letting staff go? Make sure IT knows about it


December 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Companies have a lot to think about during staff cutbacks. One important item that’s often overlooked:

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IT workers tired of food-related PC mishaps


December 22, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Does your company have a lot of employees who eat lunch at their desks? If so, the folks in IT might not be too happy about it.

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Foreign tech workers win huge settlement


November 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The Department of Labor is targeting wage and hour violations involving H-1B visa holders, many of whom work in IT.

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What your IT manager wants in a new hire


October 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Recruiters and HR pros are often given the tough task of finding suitable candidates for IT jobs — which can be hard for people without a technical background.

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Financial meltdown may glut IT job market


October 1, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Recruiters and IT managers are keeping an eye on how recent meltdowns among big brokerage and banking firms will impact the IT job market.

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Employees want to telecommute? 6 questions you need to ask


September 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Telecommuting

Are your managers, IT and HR all on the same page about whether to let employees telecommute if they ask?

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