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Toni Bowers

Toni Bowers
Toni Bowers is an award-winning writer and Managing Editor for TechRepublic.
  • 84

    Facebook mentality coming to business apps

    It looks like manufacturers of business apps are taking cues from social engineering sites for a way to unite geographically disparate workforces. As usual, there is the distinct chance that...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 13, 2008, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ergo we surrender.

  • 18

    Technology helps woman find laptop thief

    A clever use of technology helps a woman recover her stolen laptop and nail the thief.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 12, 2008, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by Florante

  • 20

    Job loss scare brings out the suck-ups

    I guess it's a natural phenomenon brought on by fear, but when the threat of layoff looms, many employees scramble to impress the boss.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2008, 7:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by mark.giblin@...

  • 209

    Don't expect these five high-tech skills to bring you more money

    If pay rate for a skill is any indication of its value, there are some IT skills that look to be well on their way to extinction. A recent piece from Network World listed the five high-tech skills...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 7, 2008, 8:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by ron@...

  • 51

    PDAs and labor laws

    In Canada, there are movements afoot to add PDA usage to employee contracts to keep employees from being taken advantage of. But could this backfire?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 6, 2008, 6:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by bstory@...

  • 13

    The value of information security certs

    According to a just-released report from Global Information Security Workforce, there's been a 10% annual growth rate for the information security profession, despite the projected economic...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 1, 2008, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by Eoghan

  • 32

    Job ad scam artist pleads guilty

    Frantzy Morisset pleaded guilty to identity theft and fraud for posting bogus ads for jobs at Microsoft.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 30, 2008, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by TheSwabbie

  • 144

    Is there no career opportunity for the Help Desk pro?

    People have varying views of the career potential for Help Desk pros. One is that it's a dead-end job; the other is that it's a good opportunity to learn about the company and flex your people skills.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 30, 2008, 5:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by szlzezezpzzz

  • 39

    Buzzwords and jargon: Surviving the trite

    Buzzwords and jargon are often tools for the verbally unimaginative. But sometimes a few come along that are pretty fun.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 29, 2008, 4:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by MartySmartyPants

  • 9

    The 10 hottest IT jobs

    Read what the 10 hottest IT jobs are, according to Baseline Magazine.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 28, 2008, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by santeewelding

  • 16

    Be prepared for the hindsight critics

    When you're asking for feedback about a project that is nearly finished, be prepared to hear a list of detailed problems unless you set some guidelines at the get-go.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 25, 2008, 5:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by dearrohit

  • 14

    An emerging career no one knows about

    Helping to automate hospital record-keeping is an up-and-coming (and lucrative) career choice.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 24, 2008, 6:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by EnterSandGirl

  • 3

    Indicted Samsung Group Chairman resigns

    The chairman of Samsung has resigned because of tax evasion charges. But the government may choose not to give him prison becasue he has contributed to "the growth of South Korea's economy."

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 22, 2008, 12:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by song0439@...

  • 25

    8 tips for creating your personal brand

    For the best results in job hunting, you need to act as your own marketing expert and create and advertise your personal brand. Here are eight great tips for putting your best foot forward online.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 22, 2008, 5:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by jeremial-21966916363912016372987921703527

  • 18

    Is your boss crazy?

    Is your boss temperamental? A tad disorganized? Or do you suspect that he or she is just downright crazy? Take this fun quiz and then let's talk.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 21, 2008, 9:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by seanferd

  • 41

    LinkedIn: Dealing with the unwanted invitation

    Have you ever gotten a LinkedIn invitation from someone you barely know or would prefer not to know? How do you handle it? Here are some tips from an expert.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2008, 5:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by firstGoodKarma

  • 66

    If you micromanage, no one wins

    Micromanaging can not only demoralize your team members, but it can keep a lot of creative ideas from coming to fruition.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 16, 2008, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by cusackm

  • 24

    Anger in the office: Its effect could depend on your gender

    A new study from Yale University indicates that men who get angry in the workplace are seen in a better light than women who get angry. Here are the details.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 15, 2008, 5:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by jdclyde

  • 13

    Did Google misuse non-compete agreements of DoubleClick employees?

    Reportedly, Google managers asked DoubleClick employees to sign non-compete contracts and then laid them off a week later. Can they enforce these contracts?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 14, 2008, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by kingttx

  • 8

    Optimizing LinkedIn for job hunting

    Here's a list of things you can do to optimize LinkedIn for your job search.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 10, 2008, 5:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by wendy@...