Retaining Top Tech Talent: The Struggle is Real

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As the demand for skilled IT personnel increases, companies struggle to not just find the talent they need, but to retain those they were fortunate enough to employ.  While the demand for IT talent is expected to rise significantly, and unemployment in the sector is relatively low, being able to keep your most valuable employees… Read more »

Why IT Managers Should Treat Employees like Customers: A Guide to Retention and Reputation

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Many managers claim their employees are their greatest asset.  However, they do not follow those words with actions.  Failure to recognize the efforts of those who work with you can hurt more than your retention rates, it can also hurt your business’s reputation. If you are looking to retain your most valuable assets, and attract… Read more »

Tech Unemployment Remains Low. What Does This Mean for Recruitment?

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As of May 2016, unemployment in the tech-industry hit 2.0 percent based on the newest date from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  With overall unemployment at 4.7 percent, finding qualified applicants within a shrinking pool of potential employees can be a challenge. In order to meet immediate hiring needs, choosing to hire contract… Read more »

3 Ways to Avoid Tech Burnout

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In our ever-connected world, it is hard to imagine a time before tech. We wake up every morning and check our email before we have our first cup of coffee. We review our meeting schedule while listening to voicemail. We eat our breakfast (if we’re lucky) with one hand while we answer texts with the… Read more »

Why Data Scientists are Tech’s Rising Stars

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The age of the data scientist has arrived.  In today’s data driven world, it is no surprise that employers are looking to get the most information out of their data as they can.  Along with that has come an increase in demand for the people who can make that possible. In a recent survey by… Read more »