How tequila and weed could make Ford cars sustainable
By: Melissa Riofrio Tequila, weed, cash, and a Ford car could be the elements for a hell of a road trip, but they’re also part of the automaker’s efforts to be more sustainable. At a Ford-sponsored panel discussion August 16 in San Francisco, senior technical leader Debbie Mielewski showed how the company was working with […]
How to look for a job while you’re still employed
By: Sharon Florentine Finding a new job while you’re still employed is a tricky prospect. On the one hand, you’re more attractive to potential employers if you’re already holding down a job. On the other hand, one false move and you could end up being fired or, at the very least, sully your reputation in […]
Melania Trump’s H-1B controversy explained
By: Patrick Thiboudeau Overseas fashion models working on H-1B visas is a peculiar part of the visa law. This visa is intended for high-skilled workers, such as those in computer-related occupations. But to work in the U.S. in the 1990s as a fashion model, the H-1B visa was Melania Trump’s obvious visa choice. Ms. […]
Cerber ransomware rakes in cash by recruiting unskilled hackers
By: Michael Kan A ransomware strain has been making a pretty penny by opening its doors to unskilled hackers. Security firm Check Point gained a rare look at the inner workings of the Cerber ransomware and found that its developers are building a network of partners to attack more targets — and rake in more […]
Why outsourced call center roles are coming back onshore
By: Stephanie Overby There has been a notable increase in contact center onshoring activity in recent years, according to new research from outsourcing consultancy and research firm Everest Group. In 2015, the percentage of contact center contracts with significant onshore delivery climbed to 53 percent, up from 49 percent in 2013 and just over a […]
Why it’s time to dump your outdated applicant tracking system
By: Sharon Florentine Organizations that are successfully winning the war for talent and consistently making great hires aren’t using an outdated, clunky, inefficient and ineffective applicant tracking system (ATS) Instead, they’re turning to software that approaches the practice of recruiting in the same way that CRM software approaches marketing and sales — but instead of […]
Think older workers struggle with technology? Think again
By: Andy Patrizio Conventional thinking assumes that older workers have trouble adapting to new technologies. That notion is nothing more than a stereotype, but it’s a harmful one that could make life difficult for IT professionals over the age of 50 who are searching for new jobs. And now the results of a new survey […]
Office 365 training courses to increase your expertise
By: Matt Kapko Microsoft’s Office 365 subscription service makes the company’s most popular apps and business tools available via the cloud, which means the features change often. Office 365 users, including beginners and veteran IT professionals, have a wide range of options for related training tools, depending on their needs and levels of expertise. Many […]
What’s next for LinkedIn?
By: Matt Kapko LinkedIn shot for the moon with its first broadcast TV commercial in March, but the company quickly careened back earth when Microsoft scooped it up for $26.2 billion in June. The 14-year-old company is financially healthy, but the acquisition suggests LinkedIn may have hit a ceiling. Are the company’s best days behind […]
Marketing pros discuss what they want from IT
By: Matt Kopko IT leaders don’t always have great working relationships with their colleagues in marketing, but the technology decisions they make can have significant impact on marketers. A group of digital marketing pros explains just what they expect from IT. When marketing and technology collide, too many IT departments react with extreme measures. CIOs […]