Worker Shortages Persist, Despite Economic Downturn and Layoffs
Despite the rash of dot-com bombs and economic downturn that has resulted in massive layoffs of technology employees in recent months, surviving companies still face huge shortages of skilled workers.
Taking the Reins: Stan Soloway
President, Professional Services Council, Arlington, Va.
CALENDAR
Operon Partners hosts "After the Train Wreck in E-Business," the last seminar in the three-part miniseries on transforming an organization for e-business.
WHO'S ON FIRST
SPSS Inc., Chicago, named Sarah E. Mattingly director of partner alliances for its North American public-sector business unit.
On the Job
Most employers monitor workers' use of the Internet at work, according to a survey of 722 human resources personnel by the Society for Human Resource Management and the West Group.
Getronics Reorganizes, Lets Go of 50 Employees
Getronics Government Solutions LLC, formerly Wang Government Services Inc., today announced a reorganization that includes the addition of a chief technology officer position and the layoff of about 50 employees.
Distance Learning Revs Up Integrators
When PricewaterhouseCoopers won a five-year, $453 million contract Dec. 14 to build a distance learning network for the Army, the company got the jump on several other heavyweight bidders.
Changes in Modern Office Mirror the Past
In 1906, renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the six-story Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo, N.Y.
H-1B Visas: Can INS Handle the Increasing Workload?
While the information technology industry has applauded new legislation that increased the number of visas for skilled foreign workers, human resource managers and immigration lawyers are questioning whether the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service can handle the increased workload.
Taking the Reins: Alan Ptak
Senior business development manager of federal government consulting practice, Deloitte Consulting, Washington.
Guarded Optimism Greets New Section 508 Rules
New rules published by the U.S. Access Board late last week for making technology accessible to the disabled have received a cautious endorsement from a key organization representing the information technology community.
Employees Want To Give 'Til it Helps
Employees at Lockheed Martin Corp.'s Data & Management Services division in King of Prussia, Pa., start planning the annual Friend's Christmas project months ahead of time.
Cash and Prizes Are Yours...If the Referral Is Right!
Pat Mercado didn't believe the call that came from SRA International Inc.'s Fairfax, Va., headquarters July 12. You won $50,000, a friend told her.
CALENDAR
Market Access International will host a server consolidation conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
WHO'S ON FIRST
PeopleSoft Inc. named Kevin Horigan as its new vice president and general manger for education and government sales. He has experience in building business units for education and government, telecommunications and financial services from working for Oracle Corp. and MicroStrategy Inc.
Taking the Reins: Ronald Sullivan
Vice president and general manager, federal sector for PeopleSoft Inc. "I am responsible for product sales, service and support for all U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense."
On the Job
The Womens Executive Network, the first Web-based recruitment and career development company to focus on women, won a best startup award from the journal Women's Business this fall.
INFOTECH AND THE LAW
Suppose a trusted employee leaves the company. She has had access to proprietary source code, programming techniques and plans for product improvements. The employee has not had access to marketing plans.
Study: Flextime Workers Are More Productive
When Karen Sansone began telecommuting eight years ago, working outside the office wasn't widespread. Now, technology and changing workplace cultures have made it commonplace.
Calendar
Nov. 27-30 "Partnerships for Learning in the New Millennium" is the theme of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference to be held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. It is sponsored by the <b>National Training Systems Association</b>. Call Barbara McDaniel (703) 247-2569, fax: (703) 243-1659 or e-mail bmcdaniel@ndia.org.
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