Employer Insights
Motivating a Bored IT Team
Do you feel your IT team is lacking motivation and excitement? Unfortunately, boredom is all too common in many workplaces. It’s the job of managers to create an environment in which employees feel engaged and inspired to perform at a high level each and every day. This is no easy feat, as workplace demands can…
Read MoreWhy You Should Shorten Your Hiring Process
Are your candidates dropping out of the process all the time? A slow hiring process may be to blame! There are many reasons it’s important to evaluate your current hiring protocols and the speed in which you handle candidates from the point of application to final hiring decisions. In addition to improving the candidate experience,…
Read MoreIs Your Onboarding Process Effective?
Have you ever considered how the quality of your onboarding program can affect your ability to retain employees and keep productivity at your organization high? There’s great value in investing in an onboarding process that effectively and efficiently prepares your employees for the demands of your organization. Here are some key ways in which you…
Read MoreHow to Establish Stronger Employee Engagement
Do you sense that your IT employees are disconnected, unmotivated or unhappy in their jobs? It may surprise you to learn that lack of employee engagement is one of the biggest barriers to achieving greater organizational success. Employee engagement comes in many forms, including training, communication and professional development. It’s wise to learn about the…
Read MoreMaking Your Contract Employees Feel Welcome
While it’s easy to focus most of your attention on your permanent staff, it can be detrimental to forget about the importance of welcoming your contract workers in the onboarding process! If contract employees are part of your workforce, there are many things you can do to that will make them feel welcome as they…
Read MoreWriting an Effective Job Description
Writing job descriptions that are appealing to prospective candidates is one of the most powerful vehicles of effective recruiting. In many ways, a job description represents the first impression you’re making on candidates, greatly impacting their perceptions of you as an employer. Unfortunately, many companies fail to develop effective job descriptions that engage and attract…
Read MoreThree Reasons IT Workers Quit
When employee retention is low, many leaders assume their employees leave their jobs for higher salaries. However, it’s becoming increasingly prevalent that employees quit for non-monetary reasons. In the IT field, employees are almost always dealing with fast-breaking situations that can be extremely stressful and demanding. Because of this, your IT team deserves to be…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Managers
As the new year gets underway, there’s a lot of value in having your managers take a step back from their daily grind to evaluate their leadership performance and identify areas that need improvement. No manager is perfect, and there’s almost always room for your team to make meaningful changes to their leadership approach. Helping…
Read MoreAre Your Perks Good Enough to Attract IT Talent?
Now, more than ever, top candidates want a variety of perks in the workforce. In combating the growing candidate shortage, it’s the job of employers to revamp their cultures and benefits packages to meet the new demands of candidates and retain top workers. As the calendar year comes to a close, there’s a lot of…
Read MoreSkills for Managing a Diverse IT Team
As diverse teams in the workplace become increasingly prevalent, managers must be prepared to effectively manage employees with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, personalities and work styles. This requires an ability to understand the distinct needs of employees while being able to interact with them in a way that’s productive for your organizational outcomes. No…
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