If you are like most managers who hire for IT, you’ve struggled to find top talent over the last several years. If you’ve been spinning your wheels using the same tactics over and over, an effective way to close skill gaps and overcome hiring challenges is to work with IT contractors. These skilled professionals are […]
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Turnover in the tech sector is high and it can cost your company tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in lost productivity and recruitment costs. While you can’t eliminate all turnover, you can slow it down significantly by giving IT talent what they want and need to thrive. Pay Them Well You […]
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If you hire for IT roles, you’ve probably experienced the recruiting and hiring challenges that have plagued the industry for years (and that will continue for the foreseeable future). If you are relying on traditional, reactive recruiting where you wait for job seekers to come to you after you post an opening, recruiting will continue […]
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Great IT employees are expensive to find, and bad hires significantly eat into the bottom line. The longer a search and the more misaligned the candidate, the more money your company wastes. Follow these strategies to save time and money on your IT hiring process without sacrificing quality. Build Better Job Descriptions Attracting qualified candidates […]
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When it comes to professional development, individual IT professionals are truly in the driver’s seat. However, offering educational opportunities to your tech pros can help you boost retention – and your bottom line. Today’s IT pros want to work for companies that invest in their education and development. Here are a few reasons why it […]
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It has been hard to escape media attention on the mass retirement of Baby Boomers from the workforce. However, despite the alarms that have been going off for well over a decade, many employers have not taken the steps to prepare their companies for the impact. Is your company ready to deal with the impending […]
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Businesses across the country are embracing remote work options in record numbers. In the last five years alone, remote work has increased nearly 40% in the United States. Tech teams that transition to remote work options find that they are able to recruit better talent, boost engagement and retain employees for longer. However, moving to […]
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Tech pros often suffer from burnout. IT jobs are stressful, most tech teams are stretched beyond their limits and IT pros rarely work a standard nine-to-five schedule. It is extremely important to help tech pros achieve better work-life balance so they can manage stress and prevent the burnout that so often leads to turnover. Why […]
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There is a famous scene from the show Mad Men that includes this exchange between ad exec Don Draper and his protégée Peggy Olson, who was on the verge of quitting: Don: It’s your job. I give you money, you give me ideas. Peggy: And you never say thank you! Don: THAT’S WHAT THE MONEY […]
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The IT employment market has been tight for years and shows no signs of easing as the tech skills gap continues to widen. Hiring the right employees is a challenge – but it is critical for success. Use these tips to enhance your hiring process and hire the right IT employees. Craft Accurate Job Descriptions […]
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