Economies are built on growth and, like anything else, experience growth in spurts. Although sometimes slowdowns can become contractions, slowdowns will occur eventually. Regardless of what the final calculations around recession reveal, a slowdown is playing out across the global tech industry. Luckily there are safeguards in a slowing economy every company can take advantage […]
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In the article What’s New and Fresh in the Candidate Experience? Absolutely Nothing by Kevin Grossman, Kevin describes the many touchpoints employers have that can improve candidate experience. However, frequent and respectful communication stands out as how to win or lose the ideal candidate. Read the entire article here, highlights below. Communication is Key There […]
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Although some larger tech companies have stopped hiring, laid off employees, or rescinded offers to new hires, the need for top talent has not stopped. Below are three choice options for finding exceptional candidates from LinkedIn. Ask the Hiring Manager Do you know what qualities and skills the right candidate needs? Checking in with your […]
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According to a recent survey by Francesca Gino of the Harvard Business School and highlighted in a recent LinkedIn blog here, “only 24% reported feeling curious in their jobs on a regular basis and 70% said they face barriers to asking more questions at work.” Balancing between drones and discoverers, this report on employee curiosity […]
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A recent article by Dan Schwabel titled, Could Pay Transparency End the Great Reshuffle? mentions some of the pros and cons of sharing paystubs. Would this work in your business? Below are some notable pros and cons. Follow the above link for the full article. Increase Retention According to the article, “Research from Payscale finds […]
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As the job market remains competitive, it remains a seller’s market. Roger L. Martin offers tips for managing top talent in the HBR article, The 3 Simple Rules of Managing Top Talent. Summary highlights follow. First-Class Service Martin’s advice begins with how you treat top talent. From the article, “First, treat star employees as individuals, […]
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There has been a sudden shift in tech hiring trends. However, as major tech companies like Tesla announce layoffs and cancellations of job offers, the far-reaching consequences can hurt more than layoffs help the bottom line. In his article Be Careful with the Layoffs, expert Josh Bersin explains how some moves can have harmful, unforeseen […]
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In-Demand IT Skills As unpredictable as the IT sector can be, certain skills remain in demand. Abhishek N. details the top IT skills for 2022. Three are highlighted below. Cybersecurity The article states, “Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, and programs from attacks. Cyberattacks are usually intended to access, change, or destroy critical systems & sensitive […]
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Although you would believe hiring in IT is based solely on resume facts, myths, fables, and folklore remain pervasive, especially around generational differences. Molly Waseka for The Enterprise Project explores three IT hiring myths here. Highlights are featured below. Myth #1: Older generations don’t use technology as much as younger generations Believing older generations don’t […]
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Although recruiting IT personnel internationally is nothing new, some firms late to the game face unforeseen challenges. Kate Stacey writing for techadar.com, describes specific challenges in hiring internationally. A few are highlighted below. Starting Too Late According to the article, “The added complexities of recruiting international workers can make the hiring process a lengthy affair. […]
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