CorSource Blog

CorSource, an integrated technology staffing and recruiting firm, has won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to businesses and job seekers. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings by their clients, permanent employees, and the temporary talent they’ve helped find jobs. “This Best of Staffing honor is one that I deeply cherish,” commented Andrew Hermann, President of CorSource. “In the face of a rapidly changing technology industry, this distinction is a testament to our continued dedication to people. We strive to improve the lives of business leaders and job seekers, […]

15-Second Overview: Several data and BI initiatives are being adopted at increasing rates These include data quality management, automation, edge computing, and more A bigger need for talent in these areas amplifies the skills shortage and forces companies to adapt their hiring strategies   There are certain topics in the IT industry that are always making waves. Big data and business intelligence initiatives are two areas that business leaders are especially interested in, given the sheer potential for improvements they can bring to any company. Let’s take a look at what’s trending in these areas along with what it all means for hiring in your business.   Data Quality Management […]

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: Constantly monitoring the cloud environment is a requirement for modern businesses Creating incident response plans and backing up data play key roles in that process Attending to updates, patches, and bug fixes may be the most important step for long-term cloud success It isn’t an easy feat to properly migrate to the cloud, but setting up your new environment is only half the battle. Technology changes over time and needs maintenance. Vulnerabilities are discovered, and they need patching. Software requires updating. Then, of course, hackers become more sophisticated with new and robust tools that penetrate networks like never before. Maintaining the integrity of your cloud environment over time […]

15-Second Overview: Studies prove that hiring managers in IT desire soft skills as much as hard skills Key skills include communication, prioritization, and leadership IT pros who focus on refining these abilities can stand out from other tech candidates   As a tech professional, your skill set is highly valued. You’ve got impressive IT certifications, hands-on experience with tech projects, and a background drenched in innovation. But when it comes to your career, that’s only half the picture.   Consider that 67% of HR professionals withhold job offers from qualified IT candidates when they lack soft skills. Sure, unemployment rates are at record lows and it’s a candidate’s market, but […]

15-Second Overview: Migrating to the cloud requires many steps and considerations for proper execution Reviewing common strategies and integrations is an integral part of the process Maintaining security and adhering to a timeline are essential practices but are easy to overlook Once you’ve decided that cloud migration is right for your organization, it’s time to figure out what steps will make it happen. As with most things in IT, this is easier said than done. 95% of IT pros have migrated critical applications or infrastructures to the cloud before, but that represents less than 10% of their organizations’ portfolios. Cloud applications make up less than 10% of an average organization’s […]

15-Second Overview: Migrating to the cloud is an attractive proposition, but business leaders must determine if it’s actually the right move for their company Making that important decision requires answering five foundational questions Doing so ensures your environment and workforce is prepared for cloud success The cloud has dominated news cycles for so long that it can be overwhelming for businesses considering a cloud migration to get their bearings. Rather than immediately diving into complex and specific cloud decisions that are best reserved for deeper in the process, it’s necessary to first consider if cloud computing is even right for your organization. To determine that, ask yourself the following five […]

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: 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 […]