Michelle Zelsman

Eighteen months ago, IT professionals could easily expect sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, and others in between.

Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will not decertify MCSEs (Microsoft-certified systems engineers) for Windows NT 4.0 or below who do not upgrade to Windows 2000 by Dec. 31, as was announced more than a year ago by the Redmond, Wash., company.

Managers need to assess and respond to how employees are dealing personally with the trauma caused by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States.