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an it pro is disappointed as a poster for sustainability is switched with one for financial results and garbage piles up next to a recycling bin

How Do I Advocate for Green IT Without Being Dismissed as a Lorax?How Do I Advocate for Green IT Without Being Dismissed as a Lorax?

An IT pro wants to advocate for green IT in a workplace where leadership is focused on short-term goals.

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

Nov 27, 2024

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How Do I Tell My IT Security Manager To Stop Crying Wolf?How Do I Tell My IT Security Manager To Stop Crying Wolf?

byDanielle Meinert

Nov 21, 2024

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How Employers Can Help Veterans Advance in Their Careers How Employers Can Help Veterans Advance in Their Careers

byIndustry Perspectives

Nov 11, 2024

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‘Going Above and Beyond’ Cost Me $2,000 at Work ‘Going Above and Beyond’ Cost Me $2,000 at Work

byDanielle Meinert

Oct 30, 2024

1 Min Read

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Business Etiquette Classes Boom as People Relearn How to Act at Work Business Etiquette Classes Boom as People Relearn How to Act at Work

byThe Washington Post

Oct 26, 2024

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How to Retrain Your Tech Workforce to Address Growing Skills Gap How to Retrain Your Tech Workforce to Address Growing Skills Gap

Oct 25, 2024

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Am I Burned Out? How To Identify and Address Burnout in IT

Am I Burned Out? How To Identify and Address Burnout in IT

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

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An Office Prank Led to a Negative Employee Review. How Do We Fix It?

An Office Prank Led to a Negative Employee Review. How Do We Fix It?

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

an it professional faced with a decision to work from home or work at the office

I’m Torn. Should I Leave My Six-Figure Job So I Can Work Remotely?

I’m Torn. Should I Leave My Six-Figure Job So I Can Work Remotely?

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

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10 Most In-Demand Tech Skills: Microsoft Office Tops List

10 Most In-Demand Tech Skills: Microsoft Office Tops List

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How to Be Competitive in a Tight IT Employment Market

How to Be Competitive in a Tight IT Employment Market

byJohn Edwards, InformationWeek

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My Manager Promised a Chill Meeting. I Got Ambushed Instead.

My Manager Promised a Chill Meeting. I Got Ambushed Instead.

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

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ERP Skills Outpace AI in 2024 as Demand for IT Strategy Soars

ERP Skills Outpace AI in 2024 as Demand for IT Strategy Soars

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Regulatory Compliance

Guide To Navigating the Legal Perils After a Cyber Incident

Guide To Navigating the Legal Perils After a Cyber Incident

byIan Horowitz, Contributor

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Did ADHD Traits Shape My Career as a Sysadmin?

Did ADHD Traits Shape My Career as a Sysadmin?

byDanielle Meinert, Contributor

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What Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security Explained

What Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security Explained

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Career Management

Tech Careers: Quick Reference Guide to IT Job Titles

Tech Careers: Quick Reference Guide to IT Job Titles

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology analyst

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Programming Languages

International Programmers' Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes

International Programmers' Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes

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Why Every IT Leader Needs a Team of Trusted Advisors

Why Every IT Leader Needs a Team of Trusted Advisors

byInformationWeek

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The Gen Z Guide to Getting Ahead at Work

The Gen Z Guide to Getting Ahead at Work

byThe Washington Post

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A CEO's Take on AI in the Workforce

A CEO's Take on AI in the Workforce

byIndustry Perspectives

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The Shifting Priorities of IT Professionals in 2024 (Infographic)

The Shifting Priorities of IT Professionals in 2024 (Infographic)

byITPro Today Staff

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Navigating the Tech Job Market to Land the Perfect Role

Navigating the Tech Job Market to Land the Perfect Role

byIndustry Perspectives

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Should Today’s Developers Be More or Less Specialized?

Should Today’s Developers Be More or Less Specialized?

byLisa Morgan, InformationWeek

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Women in IT Security Lack Opportunities, Not Talent

Women in IT Security Lack Opportunities, Not Talent

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Cybersecurity in 2024: Top Stories (So Far)

Cybersecurity in 2024: Top Stories (So Far)

byITPro Today Staff

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts

What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts

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The New Work Etiquette: If You Can't Spot the Jerk, It Might Be You

The New Work Etiquette: If You Can't Spot the Jerk, It Might Be You

byThe Washington Post

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Pros and Cons of Government IT Jobs

Pros and Cons of Government IT Jobs

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology analyst

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Navigating Digital Seas: IT Leaders in an Era of Disruption

Navigating Digital Seas: IT Leaders in an Era of Disruption

byIndustry Perspectives

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What Cybersecurity Memes Reveal About the Industry

What Cybersecurity Memes Reveal About the Industry

byIan Horowitz, Contributor

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Cybersecurity Acronyms Cheat Sheet

Cybersecurity Acronyms Cheat Sheet

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology analyst

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Career Management

Skills-Based Hiring: A Pathway to Unlocking Diverse Talent in Today's IT Workforce

Skills-Based Hiring: A Pathway to Unlocking Diverse Talent in Today's IT Workforce

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Creating a Culture of Belonging: Addressing Workplace Bias in Tech

Creating a Culture of Belonging: Addressing Workplace Bias in Tech

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From Gen Z to Boomers: How to Give Critical Feedback at Work

From Gen Z to Boomers: How to Give Critical Feedback at Work

byThe Washington Post

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