The rapidly evolving job market of 2020 – and the unpredictable effects of the pandemic – have many healthcare organizations struggling to find the right caliber of healthcare IT talent. Yet, despite the uncertainty, you can still improve your chance of finding skilled candidates through a number of simple tips—allowing you to maintain a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hiring Advice
How to Attract Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market
In today’s job market, if an employee is not happy with their current position, it isn’t difficult for them to find a new career opportunity — and many are doing just that. According to a recent survey, 32% of employees plan to change jobs this year. Not only that, 78% say they aren’t actively looking… Read more »
Employers Plan to Increase Utilization of Staffing Firms in Next 5 Years
Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for their open positions, and many are turning to staffing firms for help. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 54 percent of employers plan to increase their use of staffing firms in the next five years. “Even with new technologies pushing industry evolution, staffing firms will continue… Read more »
3 Ways to Build Skill Set Diversity in Your Team
It’s been proven time and again that organizations that embrace skill set diversity also see their productivity numbers increase, as well. This is simply because this kind of diversity boosts innovation, problem solving and creativity, translating into higher profits and more revenue growth. That being said, incorporating more diversity into your team isn’t always… Read more »
4 Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated This Fall
As a leader, one of your most important tasks is to keep your team motivated and achieving company goals. This can be tough to do when you’re juggling different projects, demanding deadlines and dissimilar personalities. The good news is that there are some general steps you can take today that will help you to… Read more »
How to Help Top IT Talent Succeed
At 2.2 years, Facebook has what’s considered a “long” retention rate for new hires. Google isn’t far behind with 1.9 years and Apple with 1.85 years. It’s an unfortunate reality of the industry that often the best tech professionals are the ones who are always searching for new and different opportunities. So if these… Read more »
How to Fix Common Hiring Mistakes
As companies ramp up hiring and quality candidates become harder to find, organizations are more apt to make hiring mistakes. In fact, 95 percent of companies admit to making bad hires, according to research firm Brandon Hall Group. In should come as no surprise that a bad hire can cost your organization money and… Read more »
4 Benefits of Hiring Consultants
When companies consider hiring a consultant, some might ask why. What is the point of hiring a consultant when there are full-time employees to solve the problem or execute the project? The short answer: consultants bring new knowledge and relevant experience that may not currently exist in the company. Consultants are especially useful for… Read more »
How to Find Top Talent in a Candidate-Driven Job Market
During the Great Recession, the U.S. lost 8.7 million jobs, the unemployment rate hit 10 percent, and employers were controlling the job market. Looking back, we’ve certainly come a long way. Since 2010, the private sector has added 14.5 million jobs and the unemployment rate currently stands at five percent. In this new job… Read more »
Hot IT Skills to Hire for in 2016
IT skills are in demand. It’s no surprise. But what are the hot skills to be on the lookout for in 2016 when you’re hiring? According to Computerworld’s Forecast 2016 survey, here are the 10 top skills: IT architecture New to the list this year. Programming/application development 40% of respondents with hiring plans said… Read more »