Outsourcing has become more popular than ever over the last decade, as the ability to do so gets easier. This human resources strategy has provided a way for businesses to locate top talent at a substantial discount to hiring full-time employees. Simply put, outsourcing is the practice of getting goods and services from another business… Read more »
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Where Does Ethics Fit Into Developers’ Jobs?
Ethics are a critical part of many industries, including law enforcement, healthcare and hospitality. Ethics should also be a major part of any software developer’s job. One major set of ethics guidelines have been issued by a joint task force between the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers –… Read more »
Should You Ask Tech Candidates About Their Salary History?
No. You should not ask candidates for tech jobs about their salary history. In fact, doing so could be against the law. Several states and cities have recently passed laws that prohibit asking candidates about past salaries. These laws were passed largely to combat pay equity issues that many consider systemic. Furthermore, these questions often… Read more »
Referring a Friend to Your Company? Keep These Tips in Mind
Everyone wants to help out a friend and referring one of your friends to your employer has the potential added bonus of working alongside someone you like personally. However, you should know that referring a friend can go one of two ways. Your friend could do a great job and fit perfectly into your company… Read more »
Do IT certifications make a difference in the workplace?
Certifications have become popular in the tech industry throughout the past 10 to 15 years as a way for IT professionals to verify their knowledge. In particular instances, certifications may even function as an alternative to a conventional four-year degree. The cost of certification can differ by specialty, but a standard price range for training… Read more »
Security Skills To Focus On Hiring For
As cybercriminals become more advanced and attacks more common, it’s no longer a question of whether your business will become a target, but when it will be. That simple fact has pressured many companies to reflect on how they confront security concern, and how best to devote limited resources in an effort to mitigate the… Read more »
New Technology That’s Targeting Diversity
If your business is having problems with workforce diversity, new technology tools can help you add diversity and address any problems with your talent pipeline. Many new tech tools aim to help companies get rid of bias from their hiring methods so they can identify and retain more diverse talent. Perhaps not coincidentally, many of… Read more »
Is Silicon Valley Killing Tech Companies’ Work Culture?
Although the idea of maintaining a work-life balance is often associated with Silicon Valley work culture, the reality is that tech culture is very demanding and often not the holistic, New Wave work environment that it purports to be. The expectation to work long hours is part of Silicon Valley’s DNA. The drive, exhilaration, and… Read more »
Can You Take Your Talents Home? How To Approach Your Boss About Working Remote
There are some major advantages to working remotely, and if you want to realize them, it may be time to approach your supervisor about the possibility. One reason people want to work at home is to avoid a long commute, which can be a drain on both performance at work and personal life. Another popular… Read more »
Turning Your Anxiety Into Positivity When Interviewing
Ahead of a job interview, it’s natural, even healthy for you to feel a bit anxious. It shows you’re worried about failure or rejection. It also shows how much you want to succeed in your career, which is a good thing. And yet knowing that feelings of anxiety are natural doesn’t often do much to… Read more »