The current Coronavirus pandemic has dealt a crushing blow to the world economy. Every sector has been hit hard, and the IT space is far from exempt. Still, if we look carefully, the crisis has actually stimulated need in some areas. Let’s take a look at the new tech job opportunities arising out of the … Read More About This Topic
A Misunderstood Profession: Information security (IS) was, and still is, a misunderstood market segment. Conversely, information technology (IT) seems to be a well-known and pervasive market. And even now, with the overused term “cybersecurity”, information security seems to be the middle child. So what exactly is information security? Information security or “infosec” is the practice … Read More About This Topic
In the tight IT labor market, there’s a huge disconnect between how long candidates are available (days) and how long employers take to select a candidate (weeks). In one of the tightest labor markets in history, IT workers disappear from the market in a flash. Meanwhile, companies are left shorthanded. What are some ways to … Read More About This Topic
It is well known that the US tech industry relies heavily on highly specialized professionals who come to the US on work visas. The most common type of work visa issued to IT professionals is the H1-B visa. The H1-B visa specifically applies to non-immigrants who possess specialized knowledge and hold at least a Bachelor’s … Read More About This Topic
5 Proven Ways To Stay Productive & Achieve Your Goals During the Holidays: Imagine two holiday scenarios. One, you’re exhausted, overworked, stressed, and of course the finale, a big fight at a holiday dinner. The second, you’re worn out a bit, but you breeze through the holidays enjoying yourself and bringing good cheer to others. … Read More About This Topic
You’ve likely noticed this past year that the makeup of the global workforce is shifting. According to global research conducted by Mercer in 2019, 79% of global employers expect temporary and freelance workers to substantially replace full-time workers in the near future. This highly effective workforce planning strategy is increasing in popularity for a number … Read More About This Topic
PTO Packages, Work Productivity and Burnout Risk What do companies such as Netflix, LinkedIn, Evernote, Hubspot, GitHub, and Dropbox have in common? Besides being some of the heaviest hitters in the tech industry, they all offer their employees unlimited paid (personal) time off or PTO. Does this approach make sense for you or your company? … Read More About This Topic
If you are looking for a new career opportunity in today’s job market, then you know: The struggle is REAL! The sheer number of hoops candidates must jump through to maybe get an interview is staggering. We feel your pain! To help you navigate the hiring process, we’ve addressed three of the main pain points … Read More About This Topic
While Silicon Valley and New York City continue to be major tech hubs, the old guard doesn’t call the shots in the IT labor market anymore. For instance, the high cost of living in San Jose has driven tech companies and workers to seek more affordable pastures. Plus, with the rise of remote teams, location … Read More About This Topic
Employees Expect a Work-From-Home Option More than half of employees in the US already work remotely at least once a week. Remote work is becoming the norm, particularly in the IT industry. 57% of IT employees worked remotely in 2016, and more companies are offering remote work every year. As remote work becomes more mainstream, … Read More About This Topic
