Do you find yourself in shambles throughout the workday? Are deadlines impossible to meet? Is rummaging through your PC a task best left for treasure hunters? If so, you need some serious organization to get your office life on track. Some of you may think this is an impossible task. It’s not. All you need ...

If you often reach the end of the day and wonder why you got so little done, it may be time to evaluate your working style. TechRepublic Premium presents 10 methods to achieve an admirable level of effectiveness. Featured text from the guide: 3: Learn to say no It’s a lot easier to juggle five ...

Many people believe that their relationship with their boss — and possibly with any boss they’ll ever have — is going to be strained at best and contentious or dysfunctional at worst. Maybe they have narrow preconceptions (in-laws: all bad; bosses: all bad). Or perhaps they’ve had some horrible bosses and assume that’s simply the ...

Growth consultants need business acumen, a strategic mindset and excellent client service skills to help companies identify areas for improvement and create practical plans for achieving growth. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find the best growth consultant for your organization. The kit includes a job description, ...

The state of your nation’s economy can vary considerably, but no matter the time or circumstances, you can do certain job-specific things to safeguard your position. There are also some general strategies that apply to almost every aspect of IT. TechRepublic Premium presents the five best ways to ensure job safety across the largest cross-section ...

Determining how much money needs to be allotted for various IT functions is one of the most critical roles an IT manager or finance expert can play. Learn how to master the process and get started using TechRepublic Premium’s Budget Template. The download comprises a four-page document and spreadsheet. Previously priced at $99, this is ...

From hybrid global workforce transformations, return-to-office calls and massive tech layoffs, tech jobs have been on a roller coaster ride since the pandemic and post-pandemic eras. Throughout 2023, the technology job market was further impacted by profound U.S. and global economic uncertainties and disruptions. But what about 2024? To understand the coming trends and the ...

If you’re an active procrastinator — you do your best work with the clock ticking down to the final seconds as you finish a job — procrastination may not be a problem. But if you’re a passive procrastinator — chronically postponing tasks and becoming indecisive, anxious or guilty — you may want to work on ...

In the business world, a culture of transparency, trust and ethical conduct is fundamental for ensuring a healthy and thriving work environment. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for prohibiting and preventing any form of retaliation against individuals who, in good faith, report misconduct, engage in protected activities or ...

Risk analysts are responsible for evaluating and managing risks within an organization. They act as a critical link between various departments, including business, compliance and operations. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium offers a comprehensive framework to help you find the best risk analyst for your organization. From the hiring kit: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Candidates ...

If the thought of speaking in front of a group makes your blood run cold, here’s good news: You can employ a variety of simple tricks to take the edge off your nerves so that your delivery will be smooth and self-assured. TechRepublic Premium shares these tried-and-true techniques. From the download: 9: Warm up Your ...

Maintaining a high ethical standard is essential for all organizations, regardless of industry or size—and it’s an imperative that touches all employees and contingent workers. This TechRepublic Premium pack provides readers with five downloads for a bargain price. The bundle comprises five policies about vendor relationships, IT consultant conduct, conflict of interest disclosure, nondisclosure and ...

The chief technology officer acts as the driving force behind technological innovation and advancement of an organization. Exceptional CTOs possess a unique blend of effective communication skills, a deep understanding of customer expectations, mastery of company operations and an unwavering commitment to industry standards. As a visionary leader in technology, the CTO is instrumental in ...

Video games are a significant cultural component within many organizations, especially those populated or run by millennials. In this era of interconnected collaboration and strategic thinking exercises, video games can benefit companies by giving employees a recreational outlet to build cooperation and morale, not to mention engage in a bit of relaxation on the job. ...

Work from home policies and fully remote jobs top the priority list of many workers. Working from home also offers fewer distractions and interruptions from colleagues, reduces the stress of commuting and provides a better work-life balance, not to mention, less office politics. How does an IT professional search for a remote position and prepare ...