More Pressure on Companies Hiring H-1B Workers

The rapid and dramatic changes happening to US immigration policy are increasingly affecting the way US companies work and recruit new employees. Recent reports indicate that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have begun widespread investigations into companies trying to secure H-1B visas for foreign-born workers. As part of these investigations, the government agency now requires companies […]

 

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Why Diversity and Inclusiveness Matter to Your Employees

Studies show that having a homogenized culture where everyone is very similar in age, gender, race, or other demographic characteristics, harms an organization. It certainly makes it more difficult to attract talent; companies lacking diversity are simply not a top choice for the average employee.   Here’s why inclusiveness should matter to your business and […]

 

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3 Ways to Boost Team Morale Permanently

Employee morale and engagement matters. Studies suggest that engaged teams excel on the job over non-motivated employees by 22%. Other research shows that happy workers outperform unhappy employees by 12%. The takeaway is that workers work harder when they are happy on the job.   These are important statistics for any employer to take note […]

 

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Burn Out in Tech is Now a Real Medical Syndrome

  As a member of the tech industry you’ve experienced or witnessed burnout, either short-term or long-term, on the job. The nature of the industry is to expect radical ups and downs in workload.     For example, implementations, upgrades or large rollouts that be completed under deadline and without interfering with daily business of the company can lead to long hours. Technical professionals may be required to respond […]

 

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Are Security Certifications Worth the Effort?

  If you are a cybersecurity professional, you know there is no shortage of jobs in your field. Companies are increasingly recognizing their vulnerabilities to security breach and cyber-attack and are taking steps to correct them, which is only increasing demand for top security specialists. The question is, will security certifications give you a competitive edge over other […]

 

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How to Develop a Corporate Culture That No One Will Want to Leave

  For many years, companies have been taking one approach to onboarding. “Welcome to our company, take it or leave it.” Historically, there hasn’t been a lot of focus on corporate culture, or whether the office is even someplace employees want to be.   The assumption was always people need jobs, and a company was […]

 

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Looking for a New Career? Try One of These 8 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs

  Technology workers are some of the most highly sought-after skilled employees in the United States today. The unemployment rate is as low as the demand for digital products is high. This means employees with technology skills can command the best wages and top jobs in the employment market.   This article will look at […]

 

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Is Your Employee Retention Slipping Because of Poor Communication?

  Communication is key to your business. It helps sales teams land clients and customer service representatives keep them. But creating a work environment that encompasses open dialogue between you and your employees can help your company attract, hire and retain top talent. Without it, employee morale and productivity will drop and corporate culture will […]

 

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Reducing Hiring Bias is the First Step Toward Building a More Diverse Tech Team

  Chances are, your hiring process is missing good candidates because you’re falling prey to hiring biases you may not even know you have. Studies show that unconscious bias permeates most of our hiring processes, which is why companies often  enact diversity and inclusions programs. The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) says, “Unconscious racism, […]

 

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