CEOs say IT plays a key role in recovery
We recently reported that most small and mid-size businesses that made IT a priority reported revenue gains in 2009. It seems many business leaders already figured that out. A new survey from Gartner,...
View ArticleMaking room in the budget for disaster
A new study finds that as many a a third of small and mid-size U.S. companies have no plan for coping with an IT disaster, a result that earns the country 10 place among the 13 ranked for their ability...
View ArticleIT disaster plan needs to focus here
Recent disasters and business interruptions are pressing home the need for better disaster planning at a time when most organizations are reluctant to spend resources without guaranteed ROI. With...
View ArticleNaughty chats on stolen laptop get privacy protection
Buying a purloined laptop is easy these days. The resale market for technology’s hot and chances are good that what’s being bought and sold was once stolen. And the folks who once owned the unit have...
View ArticleData recovery pitfalls exposed
So, a critical hard drive or server in your organization suddenly fails, taking with it valuable finance data that needs to be recovered fast. Be warned: Haste in the recovery could lead to a lot of...
View ArticleAsk the Economist: Which industries should recover first?
Before I answer that question, I’d like to hear the official announcement that we’re in a recession. I’ve been saying we are since late 2007. Here’s a column in which I explain why this period meets...
View ArticleStudy lists top job satisfaction factors: How do you stack up?
As the economy inches toward a recovery, employers should keep a close watch on employee satisfaction — to ensure top staffers don’t jump ship at the first opportunity. A good place to start: making...
View ArticleWhere the jobs are: Fourth quarter hiring outlook for Finance released
It may not be the 200,000 jobs a month required to pull the economy into a sustained recovery, but many of your peers expect to do their part to increase headcount ASAP. Will you benefit? Check out...
View ArticleWhat are CFOs worried about most in 2011?
With the end of 2010 rapidly approaching, finance chiefs have revealed their top areas of concern for next year. According to a recent study by TD Bank, 69% of CFOs and corporate finance managers said...
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