Hiring
The Right Way to Protect Your Intellectual Property
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 […]
IT Contract Staffing vs. Direct Hire: There’s a Time and Place for Each
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 […]
How IT Salary Market Rates Affect Businesses and Tech Professionals
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 […]
Making Sense of Today’s H-1B Visa Laws in IT
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 […]
Your 2018 Midwest IT Salary Guide Is Here
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 […]
What Detroit’s Tech Sector Growth Means for IT Pros and Businesses
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 […]
How Generation Z and Millennials in Tech are Reshaping Your Workforce
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 […]
Boost Your Bottom Line by Streamlining IT Onboarding
So you’ve put all the necessary time and effort into landing a hard-to-find tech pro. Finally, a vital role is filled, and you’re ready to see immediate production out of your new employee, right? Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. It’s often surprising how much work an organization will put into locating the right […]
Why an Uber-Style Model is the Future of IT Employment
Uber is only a few years old, yet consumers across the world have adopted the service to the point they would be lost without it. While multiple factors were certainly at play, this revolution in transportation came about swiftly and strongly due to a large talent pool of at-will drivers thriving in a new gig […]