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Tech & Work

Hiring your first support tech

A TechRepublic member is looking for advice on hiring his company's first technical employee. Our management expert gives him some advice.

Tech & Work

Communication is key element in tech hires

IT staffing expert Peter Woolford explains why communication skills are so critical to making the right hire, and he's eager to answer member questions on staffing and hiring issues.

CXO

Know the signs–and what not to do–to avoid micromanagement

Micromanaging isn't necessarily a bad thing but, done to an extreme, it can hinder staff productivity. What other management issues are you trying to solve? Post a question or dilemma, and Peter Woolford will try to help!

CXO

How to evaluate an offer of a job abroad

Learn what you need to consider and investigate before saying yes to an overseas assignment, both professional and personal. You'll need to plan for what will happen before and during your assignment, and what will happen when you return.

CXO

Evaluate pros and cons of the size of the company before taking a CIO position

Your decision whether to accept a new CIO role must take into account the prospective employer's size--a significant factor in career progression, workday responsibilities, and management tasks.

CXO

How to demote someone with the least amount of repercussions

Handing someone a demotion--either for business reasons or performance issues--is a delicate task. It takes considerable preparation time, effort, and communication skills to do it right.

Enterprise Software

Don’t guarantee a promotion before the fact

An employee wants a guarantee that he'll be promoted before he commits to another round of training. Our HR specialist explains why a manager should never make such guarantees.

Tech & Work

There are few options for dealing with a CIO with a bad attitude

Dealing with a CIO who has a poor attitude and an ill-conceived motivational strategy can be a bleak situation. If you are ready to deal with the consequences of complaining about your boss, here are some solutions that might make a difference.

CXO

Accept job realities and move your career forward

A member is in a situation in which politics are strong and he doesn't have the power to make needed changes. Career expert Peter Woolford offers insight on how to prepare for your next career move while remaining in your role for a little longer.

CXO

Options for a CIO dealing with employee’s bad attitude

Modifying the unproductive, toxic behavior of one of your staff members can be done if you choose the right method of working with the employee one-on-one.

PURPOSE Recruiting a community engagement manager with the right combination of experience and communication skills will require a comprehensive screening process. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a flexible framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY ...

PURPOSE Successful chief experience officers combine excellent communications skills with an intimate knowledge of customer expectations, company operations and industry standards. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the best candidate for CXO of your organization. From the hiring kit: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...

PURPOSE Recruiting an automation specialist with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a flexible framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS ...

peterwoolford

Hiring your first support tech

Communication is key element in tech hires

Know the signs–and what not to do–to avoid micromanagement

How to evaluate an offer of a job abroad

Evaluate pros and cons of the size of the company before taking a CIO position

How to demote someone with the least amount of repercussions

Don’t guarantee a promotion before the fact

There are few options for dealing with a CIO with a bad attitude

Accept job realities and move your career forward

Options for a CIO dealing with employee’s bad attitude

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