How Nervous Should You Be About A.I.?

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The idea of lifelike robots entering our daily lives is the stuff science fiction movies are made of. As time has passed, those stories have become more plausible. Now, many have legitimate concerns regarding whether or not artificial intelligence, or A.I., may threaten their livelihoods one day. And that day may be sooner than later…. Read more »

Contract Work Is the Future of Tech Employment

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Technology has allowed alternatives to the traditional employment paradigm to flourish.  While many focus on the increased flexibility being provided to regular full time employees, the ability to find qualified contractors has also increased, especially in regards to technical employees.  This shift can provide businesses the opportunity to work with some of the most qualified… Read more »

Four Tips to Excel at Strategic Planning

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As digital data sources create information at a shockingly fast pace, creating a strategic plan to manage the influx is critical to a business’s success.  With the idea of big data proliferating the business world, and the number of companies looking to use and analyze that information increasing, it is imperative to create the necessary… Read more »

How an In-House Development Team Can Increase Your Bottom Line

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Technology has become increasingly important in every business sector.  Clients and customers have very specific expectations as to how they expect the virtual resources you provide to work and, if they find your solutions to be less than satisfactory, they can easily research other options. While many businesses rely on external resources, such as off-the-shelf… Read more »

Make Your Company More Attractive to the Millennial Generation

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The age of the millennial has officially arrived.  At this time, there are more millennials in the work force than any other generation.  With that shift in workplace dynamics comes a shift in what employees will desire from their employer. In order to attract the best and brightest from the newest working generation, you need… Read more »

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 »

How Recruiters are Really Evaluating Tech Candidates

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While the interview will always be part of the applicant selection process, other techniques are often used to help screen out those who may not have the intrinsic qualities that would make them a good fit for a position.  By using unconventional tactics, recruiters are able to gain additional insight into the tech candidates they… 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 »