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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Struggling to Find Tech Talent? Try These 5 Things

  Tech talent is today’s purple squirrel; in most markets, these professionals are, at best, elusive, and at worst, a myth. Globally, analysts say there will be a talent shortage of over 85.2 million technology experts (by when?). This means companies will be forced to walk away from lucrative contracts because there simply isn’t enough […]

 

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Employers Are Looking For These Database Engineer Skills

If you’re a database engineer, congratulations may be in order. Numerous employers are currently seeking your talents to help them build new databases, configure existing systems, and perform regular maintenance. However, your job prospects depend in large part on your skill set. Here are the most in-demand database engineering skills among Michigan employers:   Knowledge […]

 

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Managers Need to Think Like Employees in Order to Retain Their Top Performers

Wondering why your best employees keep abandoning you for the competition? The truth is your management style may be to blame. If your team leaders aren’t setting clear expectations and providing the right rewards, it’s only logical that your top performers would find other employers who appreciate their efforts. Read on for tips on retaining […]

 

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