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Altering cloud operations is one of the most sensitive initiatives for a business to undertake. One wrong move when updating or migrating can cause catastrophic data loss that directly and negatively impacts the bottom line. It takes true cloud expertise to eliminate that risk and make cloud activity more efficient, scalable, and secure.   Likewise, financial organizations work with extremely sensitive information every day. Trust is essential to their continued operation, as one mistake or violation can cause irreparable damage. Combine financial technology, or FinTech, with the cloud, and the cumulative risk is often too great for internal IT departments to bear.   This was the setting when a global […]

15-Second Overview: There’s a distinct technology skills shortage in Portland affecting IT careers of every kind Companies are adapting their hiring strategies and roles to secure the talent they need Tech pros must adapt accordingly, and that often includes seeking out consulting roles   IT roles have drastically outnumbered the qualified tech pros who can fill them for so long that it’s become an easy subject to tune out. Yes, Portland’s technology skills shortage means more opportunity for professionals such as yourself, but progressing your career within this climate is much more complex than that. To thrive in today’s new Talent Economy, it still requires market knowledge and adaptation.   […]

15-Second Overview The average tenure of an IT pro in the biggest tech companies is less than two years Societal and economic shifts have created a new Talent Economy, increasing mobile and independent working options Employers must adapt to this new environment to maintain success in IT hiring   It’s clear that the tenure of tech pros in 2018 is shorter than ever. Take a look at the biggest names in the industry such as Apple, Google, and Amazon, and the tenure of their average employee is less than two years. What’s less clear to many organizations is why this is happening and, more importantly, how to turn this potential […]

15-Second Overview: There’s a new hiring landscape that affects technology professionals everywhere Tech pros who wish to thrive in a new era must adapt to today’s new environment It takes a strong network and hot skill set to achieve continued success in a gig economy   The rapid evolution of technology has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The birth and prevalence of the gig economy means today’s careers are different than they were just a few years ago, so much so that Forbes calls the 2018 career landscape a new marketplace entirely. Your options for employment may have increased, but the level of […]

15-Second Overview: The Wall Street Journal recently discussed the importance of preparing for future workforces These important points require expansion and adoption by the c-suite and management for true success A proven strategy for connecting all the dots is the Staffing Lifecycle Management framework   Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal published an article containing a high-level view of how an organization can prepare for the workforces of the future. While it makes some excellent points, the mentality of creating a hiring roadmap adapted to the new Talent Economy is something that requires deeper consideration and holistic strategy.   A New Relationship with Your Workforce Preparation for hiring in […]

CorSource, an integrated technology staffing and recruiting firm, has won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Talent Award for providing superior service to job seekers. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their permanent employees and the temporary talent they’ve helped find jobs.   “Once again, it’s truly an honor for our hard work to be recognized in this way,” said Andrew Hermann, President of CorSource. “We aim to connect people so they can achieve their dreams and create new ones. Providing a stellar candidate experience furthers that purpose.”   Less than 2% of […]

15-Second Overview: CorSource is comprised of 50% women, but the IT industry as a whole is far from equal. Despite downward past trends, there are signs that the future for women in tech is bright. A vast number of resources exist for women in today’s IT industry.   Inequality should have no place in the world, and yet, diversity is a hot-button issue in America for a reason, with many segments of the population feeling a drastic imbalance in the workplace. Specifically in the technology sector, despite it being one of the country’s most exciting industries, there is a stark gender disparity. Let’s take a step back and look at […]

Quick Overview National IT salary growth is flat, but up over 6% in Portland and throughout Oregon Tech pros are gravitating toward employers who offer non-monetary benefits Adapting your hiring by offering appropriate salaries combined with additional incentives lands new talent and retains current employees   For hiring managers in technology, keeping track of fluctuating IT salary trends can feel like trying to follow the stock market in real-time. It isn’t easy to sift through all the available information on tech salaries, but it’s an essential practice for those looking to evolve their IT hiring strategies and land the best talent. To achieve this goal, Dice’s 2018 Salary Report is […]

15-Second Overview: Employers are increasingly banned from asking candidates about their salary history This is changing the conversations happening during recruiting and interview processes Professionals and hiring managers in tech must adapt to remain lawful and successful   Laws barring employers from asking candidates their salary history are spreading, with several locations, Oregon included, already enacting legislature. The intent of these laws is to level the playing field and ensure diverse groups receive equal pay, and while they do that, they are also altering the fabric of hiring in the tech industry. Any change of this caliber creates uncertainty for both job seekers and hiring managers and changes the conversations […]