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The Right Way to Protect Your Intellectual Property

Posted: October 9, 2019

The most valuable assets of the world’s leading tech companies continue to swing from the realm of the physical – machines, computers, hardware – to the realm of the intangible – information, data, and ideas. According to the Harvard Business Review, intangible assets now comprise at least 80% of the value of any major Fortune […]

 

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4 Reasons Why a Tech Contract Position is Right For You

Posted: September 18, 2019

Business and communications technologies continue to evolve at a quickening pace, which has led to revolutionary shifts in the way professionals in the tech industry work. One of the most notable changes has been the rapid increase in the number of tech employees in recent years who are accepting contract positions over full-time roles. Google […]

 

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More Pressure on Companies Hiring H-1B Workers

Posted: September 4, 2019

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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IT Contract Staffing vs. Direct Hire: There’s a Time and Place for Each

Posted: October 30, 2018

Earlier this summer it was announced that Google’s parent company Alphabet, who employs nearly 90,000 people, was comprised of more contract workers than direct employees for the first time. This raises a common question in the IT industry. When it comes to contract staffing or direct hire, which one is better?  However, a more strategic […]

 

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Onsite vs. Remote IT Jobs: What’s Right for You?

Posted: October 2, 2018

The world of remote work has completely changed the game for employees and employers alike. In their 2017 State of the Workforce report, Gallup found that 43% of employees spend at least some of their time working remotely – a number that will likely continue to grow as the years go on, technology advances, and […]

 

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How IT Salary Market Rates Affect Businesses and Tech Professionals

Posted: September 11, 2018

The tech sector is a thrilling one to be a part of, especially in Midwestern cities such as Detroit. However, all the growth, activity, and information that comes along with it can form a confusing climate when it comes to compensation. As a result, it’s increasingly important that businesses hiring tech talent and tech pros […]

 

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Making Sense of Today’s H-1B Visa Laws in IT

Posted: August 1, 2018

There are few topics receiving as much media attention as H-1B visa laws in IT. This year, the number of applications declined for the second year in a row, with 190,098 people applying for the annual allotment of just 85,000 visas. With tightening laws and policy changes, a vast cloud of uncertainty hangs over not […]

 

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Your 2018 Midwest IT Salary Guide Is Here

Posted: June 5, 2018

Compensation is an important area of focus for anyone connected to the tech industry, and for good reason. Hiring managers facing the distinct IT skills gap are finding themselves unsure of the right amount to offer in-demand talent in order to secure their services. Similarly, tech pros who are inundated with varying job opportunities might […]

 

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What Detroit’s Tech Sector Growth Means for IT Pros and Businesses

Posted: May 14, 2018

It’s a well-known fact that Detroit has been one of the hardest-hit metropolitan areas in previous economic recessions. However, it’s a region that never gives up and today is in the midst of a powerful renaissance across many industries, especially in IT. Let’s take a look at what Detroit’s tech sector growth means for both […]

 

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How Generation Z and Millennials in Tech are Reshaping Your Workforce

Posted: April 11, 2018

By its very nature, the tech industry is an evolving one. Innovation changes the game as technology improves, with the ripple effects felt across all corners of the sector. However, there’s a revolution happening in IT right now that, at its heart, has nothing to do with technology. Younger generations of workers are altering the […]

 

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