Employer Insights
IT Trends to Watch Out For in 2020
Are you committed to keeping your IT employees equipped with the latest skills, knowledge and insights? With the IT world evolving at a rapid pace, it’s never been more important for IT departments to keep up with the latest industry trends and developments to ensure their organizations are running at an optimal level. As you…
Read MoreSoft Skills to Look for in IT Candidates
Has it been a struggle to find good IT candidates? If your hiring team has been finding it difficult to recruit top talent, you may be overlooking some important qualities all IT candidates should bring to the table. In addition to much-needed technical skills, there are critical soft skills you should look for in IT…
Read MoreWhat Do Your IT Employees Think About Your Culture?
You know culture is important, but you may be so consumed with the day-to-day operations of your company that you forget about the workplace experience you’re providing employees. Have you ever asked yourself what your IT talent really thinks about your culture? Garnering employee feedback is one of the first steps for achieving positive retention…
Read MoreHow to Deal with a Problem IT Employee
Have you been dealing with an employee in your IT department who frequently causes drama in some way or contributes to a toxic atmosphere on your team? While workplace drama often works itself out, certain situations can have disastrous effects on your culture and bottom line, affecting your entire organization for the worse. Taking action…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Offer Remote IT Employment?
With an inventory of quality candidates on the job market at an all-time low, employers must explore new and innovative ways of attracting and retaining the best talent. Professionals in all industries are increasingly demanding employment that affords them the opportunity to work from home and achieve a greater work-life balance. In turn, the shift…
Read MoreGetting Your Team Re-engaged
During the holidays and summer break, you may notice your employees losing steam in their day-to-day work. As your organization evolves and employees come and go, it’s critical to continuously re-engage your existing staff, as well as your new hires. Sustaining a sense of momentum and motivation among your staff will propel them to keep…
Read MoreHow to Build a Stronger Company Culture for Your IT Team
Do you feel that your employees are not engaged? Before you place blame on them, it’s important to look at yourself as an employer. In many ways, your employees’ performance can be significantly connected to the type of culture you’ve created across your IT department, and perhaps your company as a whole. If your IT…
Read MoreHow Are Generation Z Workers Different?
Have you been so focused on millennials that you’ve forgotten about Generation Z? Believe it or not, Gen Z brings an entirely new perspective, work ethic and mindset to the workforce. As an employer, it’s your job to understand how this generation operates and adjust your practices to engage and retain this new wave of…
Read MoreThree IT Employee Retention Strategies to Implement Today
As top IT candidates now have many choices when it comes to employment, companies are scrambling to figure out the “secret sauce” for keeping their best IT workers. Most leaders know firsthand that retaining employees, especially their best and brightest talent, is easier said than done. As an employer, retention should be an ongoing priority…
Read MoreIs Your Interview Process Too Long?
Are you often losing your best candidates? You may be surprised to learn that your interviewing process may be at fault. If your hiring managers are always in the trenches, it may be hard for them to recognize what parts of your company’s interviewing protocols need some work. Unfortunately, a lengthy interview process can do…
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