Frequently, people think workplace competitions are confined to numbers-driven departments such as sales or call centers – places where there are metrics that can be easily tracked. But does competition have its place throughout the organization? And is it healthy? It can be if managed correctly. One of the most important factors is to consider… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hiring Advice
Why Background Checks Are Vital to an IT Hire
Running a background check on a potential hire is becoming increasingly common, but is not yet the norm. In some instances the check may just be a formality, but in other instances it’s an urgent priority – especially in the case of IT hires. The simple fact is that if you’re not running background checks… Read more »
Characteristics of a Top IT Candidate
Separating the great from the good is an ongoing challenge in IT recruiting. Lots of impressive talent likely populates your candidate pool, but it’s your job to find the very best of the bunch using the limited resources at your disposal. Make your job a little bit easier by looking for these characteristics that distinguish… Read more »
The Importance of Work-Life Balance in IT
It’s kind of a stereotype in IT – the overworked, overstressed professional who is working 60+ hours on the job, eating mostly out of vending machines, and spending the occasional night sleeping on a company couch. If you haven’t been this person, yourself you’ve probably worked with someone similar. This example underscores the importance of… Read more »
Why You Should Stop Micromanaging Your Staff
As a manger, there is a natural inclination to focus on every detail, give your input on every decision, and scrutinize your staff closely. And while these are not bad instincts, your habit of micromanaging your staff may actually be compromising their efforts and yours. Here’s why. You Will Get More Done Spending all your… Read more »
The Cost of Making a Wrong Hiring Decision
Effective recruiting is an important part of your overall business strategy. But to fully understand just what kind of impact it has, you need to understand the cost of making a wrong hiring decision. In addition to impacting your bottom line, a bad hire can have the following consequences. Workforce Disruptions The exact reason someone… Read more »
Soft Skills to Evaluate When Hiring IT Talent
Which soft skills should you be focusing on when hiring IT talent? We have listed three of the most important ones below, and included some tips to improve your evaluation process. Problem Solving Problem solving is important in every area of IT. Professionals must be able to root out a buggy piece of code, swap… Read more »
Why You Need a Staffing and IT Management Partner
What is a staffing and IT management partner? It is a specialized firm uniquely equipped to help you overcome your staffing challenges and introduce cost-effective IT solutions. Less like outsourcing and more like consulting, these partners help companies manage some of their most persistent and pesky problems while turning obstacles into opportunities. And, in practice,… Read more »
Technology Tools for the Future: Firescope
You understand how important IT is to your business. Unfortunately, calculating the exact ROI delivered by the technologies your rely on is historically difficult. Your know (or assume) that they are delivering value, but is it as much as you had planned for, and could the numbers be improved? For too long, it was almost… Read more »
How Contract Staffing Can Solve Your Workforce Needs
Contract staffing – previously known as temporary staffing – has been steadily on the rise in recent years, particularly in IT. In fact, according to a 2015 IT Indutry Outlook, 31 percent of IT employers plan to rely on contract employment in coming years. Clearly this option is working for a large number of IT… Read more »