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 »
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 »
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 »
A passive job seeker is an individual who is currently employed, but would be open to taking advantage of a new opportunity with the right company. With unemployment in the IT sector low, making your business attractive to passive job seekers may be the key to finding the talent you require. If you want to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
While the economy is slowly improving in many industries including IT, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find top employees. Recruiting the best candidates in the highly competitive IT sector, requires a VERY proactive analysis of your hiring needs, along with more lead-time. But when exactly is it the right time to hire more IT… Read more »
Today IT managers in every industry are seeking to avoid project risk by competing for skilled software developers. From building custom applications to streamlining a company’s workflow, IT managers know that the difference between an average and a highly proficient software developer directly correlates to risk and whether they’ll meet their MBO goals. Knowing how much… Read more »