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Young Girls Not Interested in IT Careers Due to Lack of Female Role Models, RIM Study Finds

The number of young boys who've considered pursuing a career in IT is double that of young girls, who don't perceive enough strong female role models in the space, according to a study from BlackBerry-maker RIM.

Secrets of Successful IT Teams: Socially Connected Employees

Successful IT management requires leaders to understand the strengths, weaknesses and connections of the people on their team. A software developer tells how his former boss used social network analysis tools to identify rising stars and strengthen h

My Visit to the MIT Media Lab

Whistleblowers: Women Experience More Retaliation Than Men, Study Reports

Women in technology who wish to blow the whistle on malfeasance but fear the consequences of reporting such information have good reason to be cautious.

HP Issues Research Challenge to Universities

HP Labs Innovation Research Program seeks breakthrough research in areas such as dynamic cloud services and sustainability.

How to Identify Human Capital Centric Companies During Your Job Search

Knowing if a prospective employer is human capital centric can make all the difference in your job search and in your career. USC's Edward Lawler explains how job seekers can determine if a prospective employer truly cares about its employees.

It’s Your Bug. But It’s Not Your Job Anymore.

Starbucks Hires New CIO From Outside Retail Industry

How to Develop the Next Generation of IT Leaders

Retirement, outsourcing and a tight talent supply are thinning IT's leadership ranks. CIOs talk about the problem and share ntactics for growing tomorrow's leaders.

RIM Announces New BlackBerry Certifications for Administrators, Consultants, Developers

How do you spot a BlackBerry guru? A new certification program from Blackberry-maker RIM, set to begin this fall, should help IT leaders who have a growing need for mobile talent.