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01/06/2009 Continued Downturn in IT Prospects -
CDW due to the economy has had a drop in sales and annouced, no raises for 2009, no 401k contributions, increases in all benefits are capped at present levels, and Profit sharing distributions will be stopped for 2009. CCW also said that these policy changes would be reviewed for reinstatement in 2010 should things improve.

There are no layoffs right now yet no promises they will not come at a later date.

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12/29/2008 IT Professionals are no longer treated differently -
IT now must conform more to the normal business operating environment. If an enterprise does not support "flexible hours" for the rest of the organization then IT does not have that as an option according to Janco Associates, an International consultancy. The CEO, Victor Janulaitis said, "No longer do they have the option of being different. For example, IT professionals now must conform to typical dress codes. If everyone wears a business suit so must the IT pros. "

This has been confirmed in a study by Robert Half Technology. The study found that more than one in three (35 percent) chief information officers say a formal business suit is the most appropriate business attire. The survey includes responses from 1,400 CIOs from companies across the U.S. with 100 or more employees.

Another 26 percent cited khakis and a collared shirt as the most suitable look. Tailored separates - like a skirt and blouse or jacket paired with dress pants - came in third with 24 percent of the response. Only 9 percent said jeans and a polo shirt was the most appropriate combination.

Employers want to see that job candidates have made the effort to dress appropriately for the work environment.

Are you paying too much or too little to your information technology staff? Are you earning what you're worth? Whether employer or employee, it is important to know what other companies are paying in total compensation for a similar position in your area. Learn how your company compares in the area of compensation.

The Janco Associates, Inc. salary survey draws on data collected throughout the year by extensive internet-based and completed survey forms sent to businesses throughout the United States and Canada. Our database contains over 50,000 data points

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12/24/2008 Janco Releases 2009 IT Salary Survey -
Janco has just released its 2009 IT Salary Survey. The data shows that MEAN compensation for IT Professionals has taken a big hit due to the current economic conditions with company closures, lay-offs, outsourcing, and hiring freezes.

With the recent changes in economic conditions many enterprises are now looking to lower operating expenses and as a result are outsourcing, laying-off, and not replacing IT professionals as those positions come open. There is a tendency to eliminate some specialization and have IT professionals assume more responsibilities in the positions they currently have. The operative words are Â“Do more with fewer people.Â”

Positions with
Increased Demand
Low Lay-Off Potential
Low Outsourcing Potential

Positions with
Decreased Demand
High Lay-Off Potential
High Outsourcing Potential

Large Enterprises

Chief Information Officer Â– VP
Computer Operations Shift Manager
Network Control Analyst
Network Services Administrator
Systems Analyst
Systems Programmer

VP Technical Services
Director IT Planning
Manager Internet Systems
Manager Operating System Production
Manager Systems & Programming
Manager Technical Services
Voice Wireless Communications Manger
Data Entry Clerk
Data Base Specialist
IT Planning Analyst
Senior Network Specialist

Mid Sized Enterprises

Manager Database
Manager Internet Systems
Database Specialist
Network Control Analyst
Librarian (PCI-DSS Specialist)

Director IT Planning
Manager Data Communications
Manager Operating Systems Production
Manager Technical Services
Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Network Services Administrator
Network Technician
Software Engineer
Web Analyst

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12/17/2008 Retired IT Professionals Are Now Trying to Find Work -
Janco has found there has been an increase in inquiries from retired IT Professionals who need to go back to work because of the loss in value of their retirement accounts and layed-off IT workers for contract work. In addition, Janco says that unemployed IT professionals and tech workers who are concerned about their job security are looking for leads on jobs and to help market themselves to prospective employers.

Some of these IT professionals are looking to recruiters and staffing agencies in search of temporary and contract IT work that will provide them with a paycheck.

Many IT professionals believe that working for as temporary employees can be an effective way to connect with employers, broaden their skills and gain new experiences working in different environments. Contract work may seem like a stopgap measure for these IT professionals while they figure out what to do next.

But working for as temporary employee has serious downsides; for example, working as a temporary employee is not always a quick financial fix: It can take a long time to find appropriate work (especially in this economy), and temporary IT professionals do not earn an income when they're "on the bench" between client engagements.

"You have to be very, very careful when working with recruiters and staffing firms," says Victor Janulaitis, the CEO of Janco Associates., who has employed IT professionals as temporary workers in the past. "Some firms are more interested in quantity than quality. That is what you have to be looking for. You want a firm that invests in you, that trains you and builds your knowledge because that makes the staffing firm look good."
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12/10/2008 What Role Should the CIO, CTO and CSO Have In Setting Strategy -
It is clear that new technological developments and the growing tech savvy of executives have engendered heightened expectations for IT in business. The Internet and IT Job Descriptions HandiGuide defines the roles and responsibilities of top IT executives including the CIO, CTO, and CSO

A significant gap still remains between the IT department and executive suite when it comes to the pursuit of corporate goals. As a result, companies are not fully optimizing their technology, despite executivesÂ’ high expectations for their IT investments. To remedy this, companies are seeking to better integrate IT into their business units with the hope of generating increased revenues in the years to come.

The question remains: what can companies do to better align their operations to improve IT performance vis-Ã -vis business strategy? One proposal is to devolve IT responsibilities Â– particularly applications development and support -- to other business units. A less extreme approach that has also gained favor is combining business and IT responsibilities. This includes assigning joint IT and business managers to technology projects and hiring staff with both business and technological expertise.
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