IT mgmt nightmares; Female IT workers want flexible workplaces; SysAdmin of the year winner

Network/Systems Management News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Secure Computing PCI DSS: Discover how to easily comply Tune in to this live webcast to hear industry experts discuss the PCI DSS specification and how real-world companies are complying today. You will hear advice on how to establish a comprehensive strategy to achieve this goal. Don't miss out. Network World's Network/Systems Management News Alert, 11/15/07 IT management nightmares, 11/14/07: The older I get, the more often nightmares happen during the day and when I am fully awake -- and they always happen at work. Female IT workers push for flexible workplaces, 11/14/07: Top level management must endorse flexibility and facilitate unique work-life balances to attract women to IT, according to female IT managers. SysAdmin of the Year winner protects and serves, 11/14/07: When working in IT, one never expects the recognition that Matt Timken received Wednesday when he was chosen SysAdmin of the Year out of more than 5,000 nominations. A shallow talent pool means hiring challenges, 11/12/07: Executives and managers might want to take a moment to look around the office and make sure employees are engaged, challenged and appropriately rewarded. Right now, the internal talent pool might just be a lot stronger than the one on the outside. Those entering the workforce are about to find it harder to get in to many of the companies on whose doors they knock-at least if they're trying to get hired at large companies. Editor's note: Starting the week of Nov. 19, you will notice a number of enhancements to Network World newsletters that will provide you with more resources and more news links relevant to the newsletter's subject. The Network/Systems Management newsletter written by Network World Senior Editor Denise Dubie will be merged with the Network/Systems News Alert and will be named the Network/Systems Alert. You'll get Denise's analysis of the network/systems management market, which you will be able to read in full at NetworkWorld.com, plus links to the day's network/systems management news and other relevant resources. This Alert will be mailed on Mondays and Wednesdays. We hope you will enjoy the enhancements and we thank you for reading Network World newsletters.

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