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The economics of job cuts; why layoffs continue
It’s important for tech workers to realize that, despite a booming economy in the US, they should still prepare for the possibility of being laid off.
The highest-paid IT skills — and why you need them on your resume
Not surprisingly, generative AI skills topped a list of capabilities companies are seeking in new hires.
Tech spending shifts to meet AI demand, forces a 'reshuffling of skills' for workers
With AI 'sucking the air out of almost non-AI investments in the whole tech world,' companies are cutting what they believe are unnecessary jobs — and replacing them with AI-skilled workers.
How — and why — to upskill your employees
Expanding your workers’ tech skills increases their engagement and performance while boosting the company’s innovation and competitiveness.
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7 ways to leverage genAI for a better career
Not only is it important to learn new IT skills, but understanding generative AI can help protect your job security in a rapidly changing world.
GenAI set to replace these jobs, disrupt others — and worsen economic inequity
While some jobs will likely be replaced by AI, the machine-learning technology will also create new roles, help alleviate mundane tasks, and free up workers to focus on more creative work.
How to create an AI team and train your other workers
Creating a team with the right people is critical to avoiding pitfalls and achieving the efficiencies and production benefits promised by genAI tools.
Hey Gen Z, you’re looking for tech jobs in all the wrong places
Young jobs-seekers in the tech industry are finding their expectations for that first entry-level job don't always line up with how companies hire or what they need.
Apple updates IT training for enterprise pros
Apple's IT training is free, so perhaps it’s time to learn from it, because there’s, “a change coming on" in enterprise tech.
Best Places to Work in IT 2024
Our 30th annual report underscores the growing importance of IT — and its people — across organizations of all sizes and industries.
It’s time to take your genAI skills to the next level
The word of the year should be “complementarity.” Whoever best combines their existing skillset with AI knowledge wins.
A flight simulator for the office: How VR is helping workers hone soft skills
With virtual reality-based training, employees can practice skills such as public speaking and conflict resolution in a safe environment, building confidence before taking on challenges in the real world.
Microsoft targets skills gap with new AI-powered Skills in Viva
Skills in Viva becomes the latest addition to Microsoft’s employee experience platform, Viva, with the aim of tackling organization-wide skills deficits and identifying upskilling opportunities for employees.
Jamf: Generative AI is coming to an Apple IT admin near you
Jamf believes generative AI tools can be a big benefit to tech support and IT admin and the company this week revealed its first work in that direction.
China reportedly paying big bonuses for semiconductor expertise
China has quietly rebranded a once-shuttered program designed to entice chipmaking experts to the country, according to a Reuters report.
The most in-demand AI skills — and how companies want to use them
Studies from job listings and professional networking sites detailed the top attributes would-be hires are highlighting and companies are seeking. No surprise: various AI skills top that list.
Q&A: HPE global talent exec credits AI, chatbots for bolstering hiring
HPE has been using AI-based talent acquisition technology that has literally turned a lackluster career site and hiring process on its head and reached more than 950,000 candidates.
