If you’re experiencing a high turnover of top talent, at some point, you’ve likely looked around and wondered, “Is it my style?” It’s worth looking at where things might be less than you’d like. Here are some places to start. Do you explain? A good manager explains the expectations and the reasons behind decisions…. Read more »
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Telecommuting isn’t a new concept, but if you’re looking to have happier and more productive employees while cutting costs, you can push some breakthroughs by encouraging the telecommute. This staple of IT is still around for good reasons. Fewer Distractions Whether it’s gathering for Sam’s birthday cake in the breakroom or an unexpected client… Read more »
You walk into a room and the conversation stops; you have no idea your star employee got divorced two months ago. You have a problem with approachability. You don’t need to be everyone’s best friend to manage a team effectively, but you don’t want to be the last person they call. Be more approachable by… Read more »
Not every hire can be long-term because not every business need is a long-term need. Unfortunately, we sometimes think that means those positions are not productive for our growth or not a step on the right path, and that is simply not true. Fill the Gaps One of the best ways a contract hire… Read more »
Turn on the news, open a paper, or hit social media and you’re going to see evidence of the incredible importance of cybersecurity. Whether your team is controlling retail transactions, health data or human resources, you need forward thinkers with trained reflexes and creative ideas. Think about these things when you build a team that… Read more »
We’ve made it through the first two quarters of 2017, including some rapid changes and one total eclipse across the U.S. By this point in the year, you’re running the drills to get to the big finish at the end of the year, but have you taken a few minutes to glance at the clipboard… Read more »
No doubt about it, the use of digital personal assistants in homes around the country has skyrocketed. Typically, consumer use directs office use on trends like these, but will your employees, either at home or at work, accidentally compromise workplace security while using one of these? What can you do to get ahead of the… Read more »
In the production cycle, many developers find themselves reaching for a third-party library to grab some code for their project as opposed to creating their own library and being able to refer to it. But which is better? The Pros Using a third-party source for your project offers you a faster solution than writing your… Read more »
Have you ever met anyone who said that they loved the technical interview? Yeah, us neither. It’s even more nerve-racking when you have limited work experience to draw on. How do you make it through with some level of confidence (because hiring managers can smell fear)? According to InfoWorld, here are three tips for making… Read more »
If you’re in charge of a team, a budget, goals, and hiring decisions, you’ve likely wondered when you should make use of a contract hire as opposed to a direct hire. While many factors go into the decision to use a contract agreement instead of a direct hire, here are the three biggest reasons that… Read more »