All Staffing and Training News - June 2006

Quit rate doubles among fed-up IT professionals

Management-level IT professionals are quitting their jobs in frustration over pay prospects and lack of job satisfaction, according to research by the Chartered Management Institute.

Betting and Big Brother spark alert over mobile phone costs

The Communications Management Association (CMA) has called on companies to review their mobile phone use policies, as potential costs are set to spiral.

HR has little faith in IT

  • News
  • Date: 28 June 2006
Only a quarter of human resources (HR) managers believe that workforce planning, leadership development and performance management are supported by their IT systems.

Nortel jobs axe swings again

Nortel Networks is axing 1,900 jobs around the world to help reduce costs and improve margins.

Above-average IT investment pays off in lower costs and supply chain efficiencies

  • News
  • Date: 27 June 2006
Business Focus is a weekly column providing at-a-glance statistics and commentary on spending priorities and trends in particular sectors. This week we look at logistics and transport.

Software suppliers’ demand for .net skills rising

Software suppliers and systems integrators are hiring more Microsoft .net developers as demand for new projects forces them to expand, according to recruitment companies.

Average earnings for IT professionals up by 4.4%

Average earnings for IT professionals have increased by 4.4% over the past year, with the employment market remaining stable, a survey has found.

IT investment cuts costs at Royal & SunAlliance

A three-year IT investment programme at insurance giant Royal & SunAlliance has allowed it to press ahead with plans to cut £130m costs from the business, including the loss of 1,000 jobs in the UK.

Notts housing association rolls out VoIP to cut costs

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) has hired ntl:Telewest Business to roll out a new voice over IP call system to help it cut costs.

NEC to pull plug on Packard Bell

NEC is looking to exit the European PC business, meaning the potential demise of the Packard Bell brand.
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