Technical Staffing

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 […]

Executive Overview The world of talent recruitment, acquisition, and management is one of constant change and increasing complexity. Facing a hyper-competitive business environment, organizations are presented with the challenge of scaling their workforces at speed, while also maintaining a high level of quality and productivity. Furthermore, businesses are also expected to adopt new technology and adapt in real-time to global business conditions by hiring top-level technology talent to lead the charge.   But sourcing, acquiring, and retaining talent has never been more challenging. With approximately 75 million “baby boomers” on the cusp of retirement, and a new wave of highly diverse employees with vastly different definitions and expectations of employment […]

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 […]

15-Second Overview: Hiring technology professionals has become difficult in today’s competitive environment Businesses must find innovative ways to capture attention and interest Effective recruiting strategies include streamlining procedures, showing off culture, focusing on training, and finding the right mix of talent   Technology may be one of the most challenging sectors for hiring, but that isn’t news to anyone in the industry. However, a surprising number of employers continue to use the same recruiting mentality they had a decade ago. Successful IT hiring today does not wait for the Talent Economy to change, but instead adapts to what has become a new normal. That means putting creative tech recruiting strategies […]