Future Search New technologies are going even further than image searching. It can also tell whether someone is searching for a printer for their children or for their home office. That's useful for an analyst who only needs a subset of 200 documents but would otherwise have to read them all. How to Protect Your Staff Layoffs, budget cuts and leaner times can wreak havoc on your IT department. Keep your staff informed about impending layoffs so they have time to prepare both emotionally and professionally.
Open communication is crucial to maintaining morale.
Align your department with your organization's strategic plan. Make sure you and your team are working toward your company's larger strategic goals, rather than going off on another path. Make training a priority. To keep employees happy and motivated, training is essential even when budgets are tight. If you have certain projects that require specific skills, consider hiring contractors who can fill in when workloads increase.