October 5, 2007
Responding to a schizophrenic IT careers market
IT World Canada
Joaquim Menezes reports from the IT careers front.
”There’s a really hot IT careers market out there that – for some reason – Canadians are choosing to stay away from in droves.”
Find them and fire them: 5 steps
ComputerWorld
Jon Espenschied has some advice on spotting and handling rogue employees before they make the news.
“It’s tough to find effective and ethical people to fill positions of influence or power. Whether the role is that of security guard for a convoy out of the Green Zone or security administrator for critical systems, missteps can directly lead to the death of innocent people, and intentional abuse is the stuff of nightmares.”
Microsoft Wants to Know What You Think They’re Doing Wrong
Wired
Susan Arendt reports Microsoft is looking for criticism, so hop on board while you can.
“I read your comments, so I know you have plenty to say on this particular subject, folks. The man, saints preserve him, asked you to be honest, so here’s your chance to get all your Microsoft bitching off your chest. Ready, steady, go!”