Managing an IT team isn’t quite the same as managing other teams in an organization. Technical projects are highly complex with many moving parts, IT teams are often pulled in multiple directions at the same time and it can be challenging to keep things running smoothly. Here are tips on ways you can better manage your IT team […]
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Hiring in the IT field is a challenge. It can feel impossible to find a single ideal candidate, but what happens when you have the rare but opposite problem of two great choices and you must make a decision? How do you make the right choice between two candidates? Degree Vs. Certification If both candidates appear the same on […]
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Now that every state is slowly returning to work, companies of all sizes are starting to think about how to transition employees safely and effectively back into the office. If you are ready to start returning to in-person work, follow these tips for a smooth transition. Only Bring Back Necessary Staff It will be important […]
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You worked hard to cultivate a great organizational culture that fostered a happy and healthy work environment for your employees, but in March of 2020, everything changed. Overnight, companies of all sizes had to overhaul the way they work and culture took a back seat as priorities shifted to remote-only work. It will be a long time before we […]
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The only thing certain about the impact of COVID-19 is that nothing is certain. We won’t know the full impact of the pandemic for months, if not years, but the world is already changing and those changes are impacting the tech industry in big ways. Keep your eyes on these areas for some of the changes we […]
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Just because COVID-19 is forcing you to work from home, doesn’t mean you need to stop recruiting world-class talent for your engineering team. Thanks to an abundant supply of tools and online conferencing platforms, video interviewing is a viable option for engineering managers who are unable to meet candidates in person. Even better, companies that […]
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Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. COVID-19 brought our economy to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them in danger […]
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Finding the right people for your tech team isn’t always easy, but if you take the right approach, the interview process can help you identify the right people for your open roles. Many interview questions must pertain to the specifics of the job, but there are some important questions to ask IT candidates that will help you assess fit. […]
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As many as 25% of all IT projects fail. Another 25% don’t show measurable ROI and nearly 50% need rework before they are completed. Failed projects can take a big chunk out of the bottom line, so why do so many go sideways? Here are some of the biggest reasons why your IT projects fail […]
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Managing the Millennial generation was an adjustment for many employers and now that most companies have a strong handle on getting the most from that generation, a whole new generation is entering the workforce. Born after 1995, Generation Z is similar to Millennials in some respects, but they are not exactly the same. They grew […]
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