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The tech shortage in the United States makes it easy to blame shortages in your office on a national trend. Unfortunately, this isn’t the trend you should be worried about. The scary truth is employee retention is likely your real issue. A recent turnover study by LinkedIn found the tech sector at the top of… Read More »
While turnover is a normal part of business, sometimes you notice seasons where employees seem to leave at higher rates. It’s easy to immediately assume it’s a generational issue or just a normal ebb and flow. Instead of remaining ignorant of the reasons, evaluate these questions to see why your tech employees are leaving. Are… Read More »
Hiring recent computer science graduates can mean adding fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to a team. The life they can breathe into a stagnant group can be welcome and refreshing. While these hires bring a lot of good to the table, they can also be the source of some frustration. Despite their skills, you might find… Read More »
In 2011, the unemployment rate for veterans who had served in active duty was just over 12 percent. Post-9/11 initiatives led to more companies creating veteran hiring programs, and five years later the veteran unemployment rate was cut in half. While this is an improvement, there are still issues in the civilian workforce preventing veterans… Read More »
It’s likely at some point in the hiring process you’ve thought to yourself that good help is hard to find. With a recent survey finding that 80 percent of US businesses planning to add more employees, but executives claiming they can’t find the right candidates, you likely aren’t alone in your thoughts. Unemployment rates for… Read More »
When you’re on the candidate side of the job-search process, it’s easy to assume hiring is an easy enough job. You simply pick the best resumes, interview the applicants and decide based on who you thought stood out the most. Like most things in life, it isn’t that simple. A highly effective hiring professional is… Read More »
You’re always trying to find the best talent for your business. Maybe you execute your search solely through online job postings filtered through your human resources department, or maybe you prefer working with a recruiter. If you’re lacking the qualified candidates you need for your tech firm, consider working with a train-and-place company like Smoothstack.… Read More »
Statistically speaking, summer months can be some of the slowest and most unproductive times for businesses, depending on what your company does. For many tech companies, the dog days of summer pass through and your employees are happy to have warmer weather even if they still have to work inside. As the end approaches, restlessness… Read More »