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- An ROI primer: Learn the basics and the key shortcomings of this metric
- Although return on investment is a very popular metric, it may not always be the right choice when evaluating IT projects. Learn your way around ROI with this step-by-step tutorial and find out some of the key drawbacks of this metric.The virus is the nemesis of the Exchange administrator. The...
- Technical articles 2002-03-19
- IT managers provide tips for employee reviews
- Here's a New Year's resolution for every IT manager: I promise to fully document staff members' accomplishments so that annual performance reviews are more accurate and easier to complete. Revisit this advice from columnist Bob Artner to learn more.Editor’s note: Editor in chief Lisa Kiava is filling in for Bob...
- Technical articles 2001-12-06
- Are IT consultants a barometer of IT spending?
- We all want to forecast the future, especially when an economic upturn could prove a saving grace. Some have suggested that increased consulting budgets could predict a recovery. Join the discussion and tell us what you see in your crystal ball.The players on Wall Street collect economic indicators like gamblers...
- Technical articles 2001-12-18
- Download our retention checklist to help reduce IT turnover
- IT workers typically stay with the same company for about four years before moving on. But there are steps you can take to keep your employees on board. Download TechRepublic's retention checklist for a look at how to reduce turnover and increase morale.It’s one of the most surprising facts about...
- Technical articles 2001-10-19
- TechRepublic members give advice on dealing with people who hate IT consultants
- As a consultant, you have probably dealt with a few naysayers who make it difficult to do your job successfully. TechRepublic members offer their advice on handling office politics and bad blood from the client's staff.You’ve probably heard at least a few insulting consultant jokes by now. Here’s an example...
- Technical articles 2001-06-20
- Decision Support: AOL and Microsoft compete for your online persona
- A collection of arguments for and against using the two big instant messaging applications, as well as some suggestions for alternativesAs an IT consultant, the decision you make for your firm—and the advice you give your clients—about what instant messaging platform to use may be much more important than you...
- Technical articles 2001-06-13
- Confessions of IT workaholics: All work is hazardous to health and home life
- You think you work too much? One IT pro said she slept in her car so she could stay close to the office. Another hasn't had a vacation in five years. TechRepublic members share their horror stories about being on the job all the time.IT professionals who describe themselves as...
- Technical articles 2001-02-07
- What have you sacrificed for your job? Enter our contest for workaholics
- Have you missed out on so many weekend activities that you've stopped counting? Do you often catch the sunrise on the way home from work? Enter our contest for workaholics!In a recent TechRepublic survey, more than 70 percent of respondents said they have cut their vacation short because of problems...
- Technical articles 2001-01-19
- Best of 2000: Begin your project planning with this simple form
- A TechRepublic member asked columnist Andy Weeks about the best way to get a project approved. Weeks shared his favorite form that outlines key project information. The article was one of IT Manager's most popular features of 2000.You can use complex project management software to manage your projects, but TechRepublic...
- Technical articles 2001-01-02
- Is upgrading to a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement really worth it?
- A TechRepublic member wonders if he should upgrade to an enterprise license. One IT manager tells him it's worth it to avoid administrative headaches. Other members disagree. Where do you stand?In TechRepublic’s Technical Q&A, our members frequently ask about Microsoft licensing issues. A recent Q&A exchange centered on questions about...
- Technical articles 2000-11-23
- Web hosting: Your cost questions answered
- TechRepublic members told us they have lots of questions about how to save money when negotiating for Web hosting and collocation services. We posed your questions to Gartner analyst Ted Chamberlin.If you’re an IT manager, you’re supposed to be the expert at everything computer-related. But how do you make educated...
- Technical articles 2000-11-14
- Download our updated list of certifications for project managers
- If you want to learn new skills that will help you on the job, consider a project management certification. Download this updated list that includes information on 11 certification programs for project managers.So much money is on the line, so many departments are involved, and so little time remains before...
- Technical articles 2000-11-07
- Download a list of MBA programs offered online
- It's midnight and you're in your pajamas. Sounds like the perfect time to start earning your MBA. Online degree programs offer this convenience. Download this listing of online MBA programs to get started.You’ve got an extensive background in IT, but you’d like to gain more business skills. But how can...
- Technical articles 2000-10-18
- Life as a manager of a small IT department: Members love it and hate it
- Will it hurt your career if you are a generalist in a small IT department instead of learning the latest specialized skills in IT? Learn what TechRepublic members are saying about being the big fish in a small pond.You’ve got the important-sounding title and the corner office. So why does...
- Technical articles 2000-09-29
- TechRepublic members suggest the best support staff/end-user ratio
- It's a frequent debate among IT managers: What's the magic ratio to determine how many support staff members you should have? Read this article to find out the most frequently suggested ratio sent in from TechRepublic members.If you want to hire more people, you better make a strong case for...
- Technical articles 2000-09-22
- Bad vendor meetings: IT managers share horror stories and advice
- Find out who won a laser pointer for sharing details about their worst vendor meeting. Plus, learn how other IT pros deal with pesky vendor sales calls.If you’ve ever been stuck listening to a vendor’s sales presentation that never seemed to end, you’ll appreciate these comments from TechRepublic members offering...
- Technical articles 2000-09-06
- Speak your mind: Check out the improved Discussion Center
- You asked for it—you got it! Introducing a better way to speak your mind online. Take a few minutes to learn about the new TechRepublic Discussion Center, and let your opinion be heard.If you are passionate about a controversial IT issue, TechRepublic’s V4 now offers an even better way for...
- Technical articles 2000-08-14
- Gearing up to ask for a raise? Arm yourself with our download on negotiation strategies for IT professionals
- You work long hours and you handle stressful assignments. Is it time for a major pay raise? This download offers a variety of proven negotiation techniques, along with firsthand accounts from IT pros who have successfully lobbied for more pay.Most workers in the U.S. receive a 3 to 4 percent...
- Technical articles 2000-07-11
- StatCenter: Are you being watched on the job?
- Surveillance isn't just the CIA's business. It's happening in corporate America. Secret video recording, taped phone conversations, and Internet monitoring—even electronic monitoring—are becoming common in many offices. Are you being watched?You better think twice about criticizing your boss when you send an e-mail to a co-worker. Increasingly, companies are reading...
- Technical articles 2000-06-22
- How did you negotiate that big raise?
- Stock options might not look so attractive anymore. So how do you negotiate a big pay raise instead? Share your best tips—you could win fabulous prizes!If you work in IT, you probably receive bigger raises than most workers. IT raises are above the national average according to the U.S. Office...
- Technical articles 2000-05-23
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