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    A number of UK companies have reportedly been getting around tight recruitment budgets by hiring staff with money intended for stationery and other office 'essentials'.

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    Less can mean more for resource-constrained organisations that want to save on costly IT solutions.

  • Management: IT departments in crisis?

    Difficult team members, excessive workloads and project overload--Australia's IT professionals are grappling with how to cope with doing more tasks, in less time with shrinking resources.

  • Listen to brash young talents or lose them

    There’s no doubt that brash young tech talent can drive you crazy, not only because they always seem to be in your hair but also because you instinctively feel a little threatened by someone who challenges your ideas. But, if you have to manage through it; here's how.

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    If you find yourself without a leader, take a cue from Private John Winger, from the classic 1981 movie Stripes: Learn to rely on yourself and your team to get the job done.

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  • Cutting back the fat

    Less can mean more for resource-constrained organisations that want to save on costly IT solutions.

  • Managing IT spending

    Portfolio management is not just for finances. It can also help the processes that drive decisions within your organistion. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

  • Earn the respect of older staff by managing effectively

    Young IT managers can easily derail their careers if they don't prevent the resentment and jealousy of older subordinates from impacting team performance. Here are tips on how best to approach this management issue.

  • Handling IT pros' spotty attendance

    Tardiness and unreliable attendance may seem like small issues for novice IT managers who are overwhelmed by their new duties, but it's best to nip the problem in the bud. Here are some tips for dealing with habitual lateness and absenteeism.

  • Beware of the yes-man

    An overly agreeable employee that starts out as a nice addition to the staff can turn out to be a chronic source of problems. Any employee who agrees to everything is not doing you any favours.

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