Hiring
How to Get Your IT Pros to Work More Efficiently
An IT company is only as productive and successful as the leaders, executives, and managers who run the show. At a more granular level, the success of individual IT leaders is directly determined by the productivity and efficiency of the employees that they oversee. Therefore, as IT leaders who are striving to elevate the success […]
Our Advice for Hiring More Women in Tech
There are more voices advocating equal employment opportunities for women today than ever before. This is undoubtedly a sign of progress, but there is still a long way to go. In certain fields, and in the tech industry in particular, the actual number of women who comprise the workforce remains surprisingly low. Despite the fact that women make […]
Why Are Tech Contractors So Afraid of Job Interviews?
The first thing to remember about tech contractors is that they tend to be project-oriented. Their main objective is to understand the assignment and get right to work. They are not interested in spending a lot of time delving into their thoughts, feelings and motivations. Tech professionals tend to be black and white thinkers. Today’s interviewing techniques have become more behaviorally focused. Interviewers like to […]
Try These Off-the-Wall Interview Questions to Discover Your Candidates True Personality
We all know the statistics on how much it costs to make a bad hire. If your interview questions don’t accurately reveal whether the candidate will be a good fit, it could cost your company up to 30% of the candidate’s salary. The negative impact extends beyond the candidate, affecting corporate culture and department morale. […]
What Can H-1B Tech Workers Expect to See This Year?
There is a lot of uncertainty for H-1B and H-4 technology workers these days. In the United States, these specially credentialed workers put their immigration status to good use in roles where there often aren’t enough qualified Americans to fill the spots. But, if the current political administration makes the changes they’ve discussed, these […]
What Can Google, LinkedIn and Twitter Teach You About Onboarding?
Google, LinkedIn and Twitter have been innovators in each of their fields. Each has taken the tech community by storm, carving out a market niche and a place in popular consciousness. Each of these organizations is now a household word and can teach us many things about business growth. However, it’s their employee onboarding […]
Employer Branding in IT: The Key to Filling Your Open Tech Roles
Take a moment to reflect on your company from the perspective of an IT professional. What would make them want to be part of your team? Why would they be interested in your open tech roles rather than the countless others out there? Competitive salary offers can certainly play a role, but it takes more […]
Alleviate IT Skills Shortage Headaches Through an Employee Referral Program
Today’s tech industry has many open positions but extremely few skilled professionals. For that reason, 87% of hiring organizations report few or no qualified candidates for their openings. Tech pros in 2018 have an abundance of choices, and the majority already happily employed. If you’re looking to capture the elusive attention and interest of an […]
5 Methods for Improving Employee Experience and Engagement
When a company’s success or failure hinges on the output of its workforce, it’s no wonder businesses are looking at improving employee experience and engagement. Happier employees who feel valued are more productive. Plus, positive attitudes are contagious and help to retain current talent and attract new professionals for open roles. How can your organization […]
Exploring Chicago’s Evolving Tech Industry
Chicagoland is one of America’s most exciting metropolitan areas to be a part of, and a chief reason is the area’s thriving IT sector. Whether it’s the growth of startups, an influx of job opportunities, or shifting professional demographics, the region continues to be a beacon for IT talent and companies in the Midwest. Here’s […]