What Can You Do to Eliminate Unconscious Hiring Bias in IT?

To say unconscious bias does not impact the Information Technology industry would be disingenuous. Everyone understands that a lack of diversity impacts larger social issues, but few people take a step back to understand the underlying cause of these hiring issues. The concept is referred to as unconscious hiring bias and it impacts more personality… Read more »

How Can You Build a Pool of Reliable IT Freelancers?

The IT industry is changing and a lot of top performers are working as independent contractors or freelancers without committing to a full-time position with a company. If your company is reliant on skilled information technology experts, you may be wondering how you can compete in this gig economy and build a pool of reliable… Read more »

Have an IT Job but Want a New One? 4 Tips to Navigate that Search

The IT industry is exploding and it is expected that many companies will be hiring technology professionals in 2017. If you’ve been restless, now is the time to start thinking about a transition. But, if you are already working in IT, you may want to consider some of the ways to successfully navigate a new job… Read more »

Want to Retain Top IT Talent? Focus on These Areas

Employee retention is just as important as hiring the right IT talent from the start. To keep your star tech employees happy and engaged, it is imperative to focus on certain areas to create loyalty and enrichment. Without addressing these items, you may find yourself replacing unhappy or disgruntled IT employees far too often. Here… Read more »

What Do You Say to the Job Candidates Who Don’t Get the Job?

When you’re interviewing for your open position, you will meet multiple people but only be able to hire one. This means there can be several well-qualified individuals who will not get the job. How you respond to them is just as important as how you make the offer to your selection. Burning bridges goes both… Read more »

What Does Your IT Career Need to Know About the Gig Economy?

If you’re an IT professional, you’ve probably been hearing about the “Gig Economy.” So, what is this mysterious new economy that is emerging in today’s market? The truth is, this form of work has been around for a very long time but the name only became trendy after the recession and recovery in the mid-2000s.… Read more »