Hiring Trends

15-Second Overview: •   AI holds the power to transform businesses, but two things are prohibiting companies from realizing this success. •   Budgets dedicated to AI are either too low or are not being utilized appropriately. •   It’s difficult to secure the talent or guidance needed to create an AI strategy and execute it.   Which technology holds so much potential that the Wall Street Journal has compared it to the invention of the steam engine, electricity, and the internet? Artificial intelligence.   In fact, AI is so transformative that it’s a driving force in the fourth industrial revolution currently underway. For businesses, that power can unlock coveted digital transformation that […]

15-Second Overview: While Glassdoor is important, proper corporate branding takes effort elsewhere LinkedIn and Facebook also play roles in how people view your company Above all, how your employees feel and what they tell their friends and family are what make up the heart of your employer brand Just the other day, the unemployment rate in the IT industry reached a staggering 1.3%, representing a 20-year low. The fight for skilled technical talent is harder than ever, and that’s why employer branding – in Portland and across America – is increasing in importance. Professionals have their pick of jobs in this industry, and they use a number of tools to […]

15-Second Overview: Focusing on only one trending piece of technology is no longer relevant in 2019 There are several emerging areas of IT to consider collectively Implementing and Integrating these technologies is a major challenge magnified by the current IT skills shortage   Here in Portland and across the country, businesses are constantly looking to the future of technology, with one foot in today and the other in tomorrow. As a result, it’s tempting to latch on to an exciting tech trend and ignore how it interacts with other innovations. While blockbuster advancements in big data, AI, and the cloud are all powerful in their own right, true success in […]

15-Second Overview: A recent large study uncovered the reasons tech pros cite for leaving roles The top reason was a lack of growth opportunities, something surveyed managers did not realize In light of the data, increasing retention can happen by ensuring tech pro expectations meet a role’s realities   It’s natural for businesses to want happy employees who can enjoy work, be productive, and stay for the long haul. Despite this simple desire, a recent survey of over 5,000 respondents shows nearly half of companies struggle to retain their tech talent. Why is that the case, and how can changing your recruiting process improve employee longevity?   Understanding Today’s Tech […]