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Abused IT workers ready to quit

Abused IT workers ready to quit

A quarter of IT staff in small and medium-sized businesses have suffered verbal or physical abuse at work, and many are looking for careers elsewhere, according to new research from IT support firm Connect.
Phil Muncaster Jan 9 2009 12:53PM Training & Development
Many IT staff will work harder for less

Many IT staff will work harder for less

A survey of over 600 IT staff in New York, London and Amsterdam has shown that over half are concerned about losing their jobs and over a third would be prepared to work longer hours with a 25 per cent pay cut if they could keep their jobs.
Iain Thomson Dec 2 2008 2:37PM Training & Development
Social networking good for business

Social networking good for business

A new report by the think tank Demos has concluded that staff should be encouraged to use social networking sites as part of their daily activities.
Iain Thomson Oct 30 2008 3:13PM Training & Development
Contact centres urged to look offshore for staff

Contact centres urged to look offshore for staff

Australian contact centres need to look offshore to solve staffing issues, claims customer service outsourcing agency, Convergys.
Liz Tay Sep 15 2008 1:48PM Training & Development
In-car spy units to catch ‘misuse’

In-car spy units to catch ‘misuse’

Companies can save up to $750 per month on corporate vehicle costs by spying on what employees are using the cars for, according to an Aussie software company.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2008 12:01AM Hardware
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
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
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
Facebook ban could lead to staff exodus

Facebook ban could lead to staff exodus

A survey of 1,000 office staff has found that nearly a third of younger employees would consider quitting their job if Facebook was banned in the workplace..
Iain Thomson Jun 6 2008 7:44AM Software
Staff more dangerous than hackers

Staff more dangerous than hackers

Security problems created by employees are far more serious than the dangers posed by external hackers and criminals, new research reports..
Robert Jaques May 30 2008 7:47AM Security
Admiring, not hiring is the key to skills shortage

Admiring, not hiring is the key to skills shortage

While the Australian IT industry laments a lack of industry awareness and training to support staffing requirements, employee retention could be the key to overcoming the skills shortage of recent times.
Liz Tay Mar 27 2008 12:51PM Training & Development
Unisys seeks 400 support staff for DoD contract

Unisys seeks 400 support staff for DoD contract

After securing a $240 million ICT support services contract with the Australian Department of Defence (DoD), Unisys Australia is now on the hunt for 400 new support staff to make certain the deal runs according to plan.
Mitchell Bingemann Mar 10 2008 4:00PM Training & Development
Lack of skilled staff hampers IT

Lack of skilled staff hampers IT

Staffing problems and a lack of skills in the existing workforce caused the biggest IT headaches last year, according to a worldwide survey of chief executives and chief information officers..
Matt Chapman Feb 18 2008 7:36AM Training & Development
IT staff on the lookout for new roles

IT staff on the lookout for new roles

A new study by IT recruitment firm Computer People released today has shed more light on the changing nature of the IT workforce and its career expectations.
Phil Muncaster Feb 14 2008 1:58PM Training & Development
Commander in debt; cuts staff, sells non-core businesses

Commander in debt; cuts staff, sells non-core businesses

IT voice and data integrator, Commander Communications will cut 600 staff members in a bid to ensure costs savings and return profitability to the company.
Staff Writers Jan 30 2008 3:29PM Networking
Slapdash staff put corporate data at risk

Slapdash staff put corporate data at risk

More than half (57 percent) of office employees admit to having lost an office laptop, BlackBerry or USB stick at some point in their careers, according to a recent survey..
Guy Dixon Dec 13 2007 7:18AM Security
Staff wireless networks put data at risk

Staff wireless networks put data at risk

A Wi-Fi management firm has warned that companies may be unaware that their data is open to hackers because staff have set up their own wireless networks..
Matt Chapman Dec 7 2007 7:14AM Networking
Microsoft sends staff to Siberia

Microsoft sends staff to Siberia

Microsoft is to build a 10,000-server data centre in the middle of Siberia, according to Russian news reports.s who bought iPhones.
Iain Thomson Nov 27 2007 7:00AM Hardware
Remote working boosts staff morale

Remote working boosts staff morale

Telecommuting can cut stress and boost morale and job satisfaction for employers and employees alike, according to an in-depth study reported by Reuters..
Guy Dixon Nov 22 2007 7:18AM Training & Development

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