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Pay for workers with IT certifications rose as much as $40,000 over last year, as companies seek new skillsets among their current and potential employee base. But certifications for AI skills have been slow to gain traction.

By Lucas Mearian

Nov 07, 2024 6 mins

CertificationsGenerative AIHiring

Landing a tech job is tough: here's how to beat the challenges in today’s market

While unemployment numbers for tech workers remain low, surveys show many seeking work are struggling to get hired.

By Lucas Mearian

Nov 01, 2024 8 mins

DeveloperEngineerGenerative AI

Get-back-to-your-desk mandates spark office refill revolution

Return-to-office mandates are putting more workers back behind company desks, but there remains a lack of the kind of upscale office space employees want to go back to.

By Lucas Mearian

Oct 31, 2024 7 mins

Diversity and InclusionRemote WorkTechnology Industry

Ericsson’s return-to-office policy is causing trouble

Ericsson recently tightened its policy for office attendance — but the decision was taken too quickly, according to union officials, forcing some staff to take meetings in the toilets.

By Karin Lindström

Oct 23, 2024 5 mins

Remote WorkStaff ManagementTechnology Industry

Two-thirds of leaders feel genAI will reshape entry-level jobs

As AI automates routine tasks, entry-level roles will focus on quality assurance and strategic contributions.

By Gyana Swain

Oct 22, 2024 5 mins

CareersGenerative AI

Five days a week in the office? Forget it!

Once more, companies want butts in seats — even though there's no legitimate business reason for many employees to return to the office.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Oct 10, 2024 5 mins

Amazon Web ServicesIT ManagementRemote Work

Big shift in IT employment shows new skills are needed

IT job unemployment dropped sharply in September as small-to-midsize companies scooped up talent left behind by big enterprises. The dynamic shows the skills employers want have shifted in recent months.

By Lucas Mearian

Oct 09, 2024 6 mins

Generative AIHiringIT Jobs

Enterprise buyer’s guide: Digital whiteboard software

Long used for brainstorming and project management, these visual collaboration tools now offer AI features that can help teams quickly augment, summarize, translate, and categorize whiteboard canvas content. Here’s what to look for and 10 digital whiteboard apps to consider.

By Robert Mitchell

Oct 07, 2024 17 mins

Collaboration SoftwareEnterprise Buyer’s GuidesRemote Work

How much are companies willing to spend to get workers back to the office?

It comes down to a basic issue: no one really thrives in open office landscapes, but companies don't want the cost of providing real offices for workers.

By Marcus Jerräng

Sep 27, 2024 5 mins

Remote WorkTechnology Industry