Always working on something new

Article Abstract:

The adoption of novel measures to respond efficiently with technological and market changes proved instrumental in recruiting and retaining employees at PECO Energy. Chief information officer Cassandra Matthew's is concentrating the efforts of the company's IT department on Web technology, data warehousing, electronic commerce and electronic data interchange. Matthews adopt rotation of the IT staff so that they will develop skills in these areas. Moreover, she requires the IT staff to attend consulting skills workshop for further career development.

PECO Energy Co., PE, Chief information officers

---

Hiring away

Article Abstract:

Top officials at Wisconsin Energy Corp (WEC) launched a major reengineering project in 1994 in an effort to enhance the company's overall services, particularly information technology (IT) functions. The program did not only provide an attractive and efficient platform for its IT department, but resulted in an increased IT hiring level, as well. One of the most notable features of the initiative is the adoption of a new compensation system, which makes use of market reference points for determining the salaries of IT professionals.

Wisconsin Energy Corp., WEC

---

Reaping bitter tears

Article Abstract:

A Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group's study showed that 90.9% of the chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed expressed disappointment on the results of outsourcing information technology functions. Moreover, it showed that 25.4% of those surveyed said that they are utilizing the Internet for supply chain applications. The study included over 1,000 CIOs in 25 nations. The survey covered questions from Internet use to enterprise resource planning software packages.

Column, Outsourcing

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Six-ways to shorten the learning - doing gap. Hiring the best. The 800-lb. gorilla: you can't ignore
• Abstracts: Raising the bar. Seeking a sensible water policy. Another persepective: climate, everchanging
• Abstracts: A striking difference. More clout for the EPA. Does uncertainty justify intensity emission caps?
• Abstracts: Space heating redeemed. One win, five principles. Regulatory review
• Abstracts: Referendum contingent valuation, anchoring, and willingness to pay for public goods. Exploring nonmarket values for the social impacts of environmental policy change

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.