IT Management

Rushing for AI ROI? Chances are it will cost you

Poor planning and fear of missing out are likely to lead to bad AI investments, but even good AI projects may take time to return measurable business value.

The CIO100 Awards offer more than just a trophy—they reflect your organization’s drive for excellence. Nominations open October 1, 2024

IT leaders: check out how 2D barcodes and RFID are reinventing retail

Retailers are revisiting their reliance on self-checkouts, driven by a need to address shrink, reduce losses, and deliver a better customer experience. As new technologies change the landscape, it’s in the best interest of IT leaders to brace f

US Labor Department suggests new guidelines to ensure inclusiveness in AI-supported hiring process

The framework may cause short-term stress, but ultimately long-term benefits for IT decision-makers as they ensure their use of the technology does not introduce bias against people with disabilities.

How your IT experts become consultants (and charge you more)

How your IT experts become consultants (and charge you more)

When it comes to solving big problems, chances are your in-house experts have a solution. Maybe you should listen to them before hiring outside experts who find their solution by listening to your in-house experts for you.

5 things your board needs to know about innovation and thought leadership

Today’s boards are under increasing pressure to navigate their organizations through tumultuous times. Getting a clearer sense of the big picture, and the means to deliver it, can be a guiding, stabilizing, and accelerating force.

6 ways to prepare for a difficult conversation with a direct report

Addressing sensitive, controversial, or emotionally charged issues is challenging, requiring emotional intelligence, empathy, and active listening skills.

Amazon to cut down on managers to strengthen culture

‘To further strengthen our culture and teams,’ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced new organizational measures in a letter, including a shift away from manager-heavy bureaucracy.

The IT sector is bringing down Europe all on its own

Mario Draghi’s report on the EU’s competitiveness is pure horror reading — and IT is the chief antagonist, notes ComputerSweden editor-in-chief Marcus Jerräng in a column.

15 mistakes that make hiring IT talent harder

From taking a ‘post and pray’ approach to assuming managers know how to conduct interviews, IT leaders too often put their organizations at a disadvantage in today’s tight talent market.