How to Identify a Great Leader in a Crowd of Non-Managers

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  Just because someone isn’t currently in a management role doesn’t mean they don’t have the capacity to be a great leader. Candidates with the right competencies can be found regardless of whether they’ve been a manager before; you just need to learn to identify the skills the individual needs to succeed in the position. To… Read more »

What Your Business Can Learn from Uber’s Culture Mistakes

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  Uber recently came under fire. Accusations of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination were revealed, ultimately leading to the resignation of a primary board member and a leave of absence for the CEO. Failing to create a culture that supported and cared for employees has had a significant impact on the organization, leaving them to… Read more »

The Right Way To Recruit Tech Pros Using Social Media

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  Social media continues to impact the recruiting process throughout the technology industry. Companies of all sizes use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other similar networks to source talent as well as research a candidate’s background. Organizations who forego this channel run the risk of missing out on a potential great employee, especially someone from the… Read more »

Can Pay Transparency Improve Tech Retention?

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  In an economy highlighted by a shortage of quality technology professionals, maintaining a high retention rate plays a key role in the overall efficiency and productivity of many businesses. It is also helps an organization’s HR-related expenses stay at a minimum – not surprising considering the high cost of the hiring process. Interestingly, organizations… Read more »

The Most Important Things to Remember when Hiring Data Scientists

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  Social networking, eCommerce, mobile technology, and the Internet of Things all create huge amounts of what the industry calls Big Data. A business able to find actionable information out of these masses of data enjoys a distinct advantage over its competition. This has led to the popularity of a relatively new role in IT… Read more »

Which Talent Gaps Do You Need to Fill Immediately?

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  Any IT talent gap carries with it the risk of stifling your organization’s creativity, efficiency, and productivity. You need to stay aware of an ever changing industry where new skills and technologies seem to appear on a yearly basis. Keeping your team at the forefront of the tech world requires hiring the best candidates… Read more »

Why Your Tech Recruiters Need to Boost Their Social Media Skills

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  There’s no denying social media now plays an increasingly important role in matching technology candidates with the companies that need their talent. The days of perusing the want ads of the Sunday newspaper for interesting opportunities are long gone. With millennials essentially tethered to their smartphones, recruiters must hone their social media skills to… Read more »

Six Hiring Trends You Need to be Aware Of

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  Managing the staffing needs for any technical organization requires close attention to an ever-changing industry. New technologies seem to arrive on a monthly basis, requiring your HR team to stay abreast of the latest buzzwords and jargon. Understanding the evolving needs of the modern IT workforce – especially talent from the millennial generation –… Read more »

The Right Interview Questions to Ask Automation Engineer Candidates

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  As robotics continue to make inroads in manufacturing and other industry sectors, the need for talented automation engineers is growing at a high rate. Perusing a candidate’s résumé to learn about their skill set and work history only serves for selecting applicants for an interview. Meeting one-on-one with each person still gives you the… Read more »

Why a Skills Deficit Will Stunt IoT Growth in the New Year

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  The Internet of Things (IoT) remains a high-tech trend on the precipice of the mainstream. A cornucopia of internet-connected smart devices brings the potential to revolutionize daily life at home, the office, and in the factory. However, a variety of factors, including cyber security risks and a skills deficit in the IT industry, continue… Read more »