5 Things to Know About Managing Gen Z
Ask any successful manager of a diverse team, and they’ll tell you that they manage their younger workers in a starkly different way than their older employees. If you don’t already, it’s time you learn to do the same — with Gen Z expected to make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025, it’s […]
How to Use Hiring Strategies to Increase Diversity at Your Org
In today’s work world, having a team made up of all sorts of people isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also a smart move for your business. If you want to make your company more diverse, understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment strategies is vital. But how do you start? Let’s go […]
The Role of Employee Well-Being in Enhancing Team Performance
Today’s employers are learning an important lesson. Pushing for their teams’ top performance means focusing on something outside the work itself: the well-being of their employees. According to data from Deloitte, over two-thirds (68%) of employees and 81% of C-suite executives place a high value on well-being. And employers who share that priority can keep […]
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: An Employer’s Guide
According to LinkedIn, over 80% of new hires don’t work out. However, many employers are desperate to find quality talent. In fact, 75% of employers are reporting difficulties in filling roles. In response, many businesses are rethinking the way they recruit, train, and retain staff. Specifically, there’s been a shift away from accolades-based hiring in […]
Types of Diversity in the Workplace — A Full List
Traditionally, business leaders have focused on the basic categories of diversity, which include race, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and religion. While these types of diversity are important components of understanding and supporting your workforce, it’s wise to be aware of all the different types of diversity. Here’s a look at several examples of diversity, including […]
Strategies for Managing IT Talent Shortages in 2024
While conducting a poll of global tech leaders, MIT Technology Review Insights discovered that 56% of respondents are currently concerned about talent shortages in the field of information technology (IT). Additionally, 64% of the respondents say that candidates for tech jobs lack the requisite experience or skills. As the demand for innovative and interconnected technologies […]
How to Build an Inclusive Job Description and Increase Your Candidate Options
As a leader at a forward-thinking company, you value a workplace containing many unique voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Establishing such an environment starts with writing inclusive job descriptions. You want language and tone that reflect the positions you have available without reflecting any bias toward a particular demographic. With that in mind, below are some […]
5 Ideas to Streamline/Optimize the Interview and Hiring Process
When positions open in your company, you have an opportunity to hire qualified candidates who will make excellent additions to your team and help drive success and profit. Of course, you may have to sift through hundreds of applicants to find the best fit. This is why streamlining your hiring process is so important. Not […]
Value of Using an External Agency for Staffing in This Tech Market
Technology touches every business today. As such IT talent isn’t reserved for the. – internet service providers (ISPs) and managed service providers (MSPs), hardware and software as a service (SaaS) suppliers, or AI and robotics companies designated as the technology sector. It encompasses aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, film, financial services, gaming, virtual reality (VR), social media, […]
Perks and Benefits That Attract Talent in 2024
If you want to make 2024 your company’s best year yet, you are going to need top-tier talent. However, attracting highly skilled workers requires more than just offering a great salary. Most companies are poised to pay for top talent. To make your business a premier destination, you’ve got to offer the best employee perks […]