CIO.com - Work-Life Balance

Google's a Great Place to Work and Where You Work Sucks

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google is where every technology professional wants to work. The great benefits come from a business model driven by ad revenue that just keeps coming regardless of how and where the company spends money. However, the bad news is two-fold, writes Rob Enderle: Your employer will never be in this position and Google won't be in it forever.

5 iPhone and iPad Apps That Make Great Gifts

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

If you're searching for a last-minute gift for the holidays, look no further than Apple's App Store.

Lesson From Steve Jobs: The Power of Inspiration

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Art inspires. Humor inspires. Teamwork inspires. A greater purpose inspires. What are you doing to inspire your IT staff?

Stress Management: Better Living Through Technology

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

IT professionals at all career levels are facing unprecedented levels of stress in their jobs these days. Here's how one high-flying IT executive uses special technology to manage his response to stress, find an inner calm and make better management decisions.

Geekiest Cupcake Designs

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Cupcakes (and a few cakes) decorated for the techie crowd.

Social Startups Kick the Tires: Great Spin or Retread?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Social media startups spin their offerings at DEMO Fall 2011. Can they convince people to sign up?

The Magical World of Tablets and Touchscreens

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For disabled computer technician Kevin Berg, touchscreen tablet technology has untangled him from the constraints of the trackball and desktop computer screen.

Pay Isn't Everything

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Creative workplace strategies can help you keep the best employees, in finance and beyond.

IT Workers with Heart

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

More and more companies are offering paid time off to employees who want to volunteer, either on company-sponsored initiatives or at a charity or agency of their own choosing.

Vacation Interruptus: Don't Let a Tech Crisis Ruin a Getaway

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Planning on taking a vacation this summer? If you're a tech manager, you may find yourself with unwanted baggage -- guilt, anxiety over how things are going in your absence or even concern about the status of your job.

Trials of iPad Enterprise Adoption

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Apple iPad enterprise adoption is not easy, but a prestigious law firm makes the case for why it is worth the effort.

Why Your Negative Outlook is Killing Your Career

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Bad news, pessimists: A growing body of scientific research reveals an indisputable connection between a positive attitude and career success. Take these five actions to start seeing your glass as half-full and watch your productivity and prospects rise, experts say.

5 Awesome iPad Productivity Tools for Under $5

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Do you take notes in meetings? Get people to sign electronic documents? Write long missives? These economical and under-the-radar productivity apps will make your job a little easier.

Career Advice: Selling the Idea of Work/Life Balance

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Premier 100 IT Leader Kenneth Corless has advice for educating an old-school boss, and more.

iPad App Fills Killer Enterprise Need: Collaboration in the Cloud

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A new version of Box's app that lets iPad users collaborate on files in the cloud adds much needed enterprise security features. Check out why one customer calls it "idiot-proof."