Training & Development

Companies urged to address staff turnover

Companies urged to address staff turnover

Research and advisory firm Computer Economics has been conducting research into why IT staff stay in their jobs to give organisations a better idea on how to retain employees..
Rosalie Marshall Aug 22 2008 7:58AM Training & Development
Organisations warned to avoid 'bad stress' during economic downturn

Organisations warned to avoid 'bad stress' during economic downturn

Economic worries, the credit crunch, and rising petrol prices could raise the potential for workplace aggression, a management expert has warned.
Staff Writers Aug 19 2008 3:55PM Training & Development
'Web 2.0 University' to launch in A/NZ

'Web 2.0 University' to launch in A/NZ

Social media startup, acidlabs, has partnered with a U.S.-based consultancy to bring 'Web 2.0 University' to Australia and New Zealand.
Liz Tay Aug 18 2008 1:32PM Training & Development
IBM workers' ballot for better pay

IBM workers' ballot for better pay

Workers at IBM’s Australia Baulkham Hills site have balloted to strike over better pay and work conditions.
Jenny Eagle Aug 18 2008 1:26PM Training & Development
IT salaries continue to defy the downturn

IT salaries continue to defy the downturn

Despite the tough economic climate, more than half of IT chiefs expect to see salaries for permanent IT staff increase over the next year, according to a survey by recruitment group Rethink Recruitment..
Janie Davies Aug 15 2008 7:45AM Training & Development
IT workers turn down permanent jobs

IT workers turn down permanent jobs

Firms struggling to recruit permanent staff as IT professionals turn to contract work for better pay.
Rosalie Marshall Aug 12 2008 7:26AM Training & Development
IBM virtual conference closes at cyber bar

IBM virtual conference closes at cyber bar

As IBM's Upload 2008 virtual summit came to a close, its virtual networking lounge bustled with greetings and introductions -- some shy, and some less so.
Liz Tay Aug 7 2008 7:27AM Training & Development
IT ill prepared for forthcoming carbon rules

IT ill prepared for forthcoming carbon rules

Experts have warned IT managers need to prepare for the introduction of a forthcoming carbon cap and trade scheme before it is too late.
Rosalie Marshall Jul 31 2008 1:45PM Training & Development
Dell to get back into music player market

Dell to get back into music player market

Dell is planning a return to the media player market according to Dell officials quoted in the Wall Street Journal.
Iain Thomson Jul 31 2008 7:57AM Training & Development
Aussie businesses ignore online customer inquiries

Aussie businesses ignore online customer inquiries

When it comes to answering your online customer queries, it looks like most Australian businesses can’t really be bothered.
Ashley Clark Jul 30 2008 8:07AM Training & Development
National ICT careers week kicks off

National ICT careers week kicks off

Organisations and educational institutions across Australia will be hosting presentations and running workshops as part of this week's National ICT Careers Week.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 29 2008 11:32AM Training & Development
The iTnews reader's survey winner is...

The iTnews reader's survey winner is...

Through our recent reader survey, the iTnews staff had the opportunity to get some great insights on what you, the reader, want from the site.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2008 10:53AM Training & Development
National ICT Careers Week held to encourage more women

National ICT Careers Week held to encourage more women

Women will be encouraged to work in the ICT sector to offset the current skills crisis in the workforce, Jenny Eagle, CRN online editor reports...
Staff Writers Jul 23 2008 4:35PM Training & Development
Sony Ericsson cuts 17 per cent of staff

Sony Ericsson cuts 17 per cent of staff

Sony Ericsson has announced 2,000 job cuts as part of a cost reduction measure.
Simon Burns Jul 22 2008 8:37AM Training & Development
Opinion: Elpida kills off useless management

Opinion: Elpida kills off useless management

Yukio Sakamoto of Elpida delivered the kick-off keynote speech at Semicon West 2008 yesterday, and it was more of a semi company management review than a tech talk. That said, it was by far the most interesting thing of the day
Charlie Demerjian Jul 17 2008 3:17PM Training & Development
Study encourages 'unlearning' to manage change

Study encourages 'unlearning' to manage change

A study of four major Australian organisations has suggested that “unlearning” old workplace practices could be just as important as learning new ones.
Liz Tay Jul 17 2008 12:50PM Training & Development
Olympics could cost Australian businesses $186m in lost productivity

Olympics could cost Australian businesses $186m in lost productivity

Public interest in the Beijing Olympics could hit staff productivity to the tune of $186 million during the two-week event, according to e-mail and Internet content security provider, Marshal.
Staff Writers Jul 14 2008 3:48PM Training & Development
Career prospects more important than high wages

Career prospects more important than high wages

The ICT sector is continuing to boom, and employers are straining their coffers trying to recruit and retain expert staff, a recent survey from Michael Page Technology [MPT] has revealed.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2008 3:53PM Training & Development
IT staff bogged down with mundane tasks

IT staff bogged down with mundane tasks

Mundane tasks such as resetting passwords and email management are putting increasing stress on skilled IT department staff, according to new research..
Staff Writers Jun 27 2008 7:46AM Training & Development
Virtual worlds can cut staff training costs, says Gartner

Virtual worlds can cut staff training costs, says Gartner

According to a new report by analyst firm Gartner, IT chiefs should emphasise the reduced staff training costs that virtual world technology can bring when building a business case.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 25 2008 2:03PM Training & Development

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