Employer Insights
Retain Your Top IT Talent
With the economy slowly but steadily improving, employee retention is becoming a growing issue. According to a yearly survey conducted by Payscale, a company that specializes in compensation data, only 28 percent of companies considered retention to be a main concern in 2009. This year, that number had grown to 59 percent. Employees, especially top…
Read MoreFour Tips for First Time IT Managers
As an IT professional, you understand how to analyze systems, troubleshoot complex problems, and get the most out of today’s technologies. But now that you have been promoted to a management position, you will need to rely on a whole new set of skills. Your IT background will help, but it’s time to start thinking…
Read MoreCorporate Culture: What Yours Says to Candidates
In order to attract top job prospects, employers need to market themselves as much as applicants do. The most highly qualified candidates frequently juggle multiple job offers, and if they decide they don’t want to work for your company they will happily go elsewhere. That is why it is crucial to analyze not just your…
Read MoreThe Importance of Work/Life Balance in the Tech World
As an employer, you want to get the most out of your employees. Achieving that, however, might mean giving them more time off, more flexible hours, and more time to pursue their own interests. It seems counter intuitive at first, but employees with a healthy balance between work and life have been shown to be…
Read MoreCloud Computing: Is Your Company Ready?
You have probably heard of cloud computing, and may even be using it without knowing it. If you rely on services like Dropbox or Google Docs, then you are already in the cloud. Going all in, however, is a big decision that takes careful deliberation. The benefits of the cloud are significant, but the costs…
Read MoreThe Importance of Reference Checking
In the age of social media, it is tempting to believe that you can learn anything and everything about a recruit by simply scouring the internet. If you want to get a true sense for an applicant’s fit for a job, however, you need to take the time to do a proper reference check. Here’s…
Read MoreWomen in IT: Where We Stand Today
The complicated relationship between women and the IT industry can be best summarized in one word: “Brogramming.” This colloquial term refers to the fact that IT jobs tend to be filled by men, and IT workplaces have a decidedly masculine focus. Despite this, the history of IT is filled with brilliant and successful women who…
Read MorePersonality Traits to Look For in IT Candidates
Technical skills are not the only credentials to look for when hiring contract IT employees. As important as hardware, software, and maintenance expertise are, these alone are not enough to identify the best candidates. The personality of the potential hire is just as important to consider. The history of IT staffing is filled with stories…
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