At the end of 2015, CNN reported that cybercrime costs the average American company $15 million a year. There are a number of reasons why cybercrime is on the rise. For example, some large and mid-sized businesses don’t take advantage of all the security measures at their disposal. Small business owners tend to think that… Read more »
Resolute Technologies, a Chicago-based IT consulting and recruiting firm, and ConnectVETS.org, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to assisting military veterans transition to the corporate life and ConnectVETS Consulting, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at driving comprehensive solutions for today’s workforce, recruitment, and talent acquisition challenges. Resolute bridges the gap between technology and business…. Read more »
When you think of brand building, an enterprise might come to mind, but you also have a “brand” to consider in terms of yourself as a person. How do you want to be perceived by companies in your industry? What about thought leaders and potential employers? These are some of the questions you need to… Read more »
Demographers have shown that the millennials are considerably different in their approach to work than Generation X or the Baby Boomers, and employers are spending a significant amount of time and effort to elucidate ways to attract skilled employees from this group. While millennials have a strong commitment to hard work, they also tend to… Read more »
Recent statistics show that more than 50% of US companies use a personality test to screen potential employees. The promise of the personality test is quite alluring: based on a series of multiple choice questions, a potential employee will reveal whether he or she is a good fit for your company. In the race to… Read more »
Are you struggling with finding qualified employees? You are not alone, as the National Federation of Independent Businesses found that 42% of small businesses face a scarcity of well-trained, knowledgeable job candidates. While there may be issues with skills and training, part of the problem is that technology trends impact the availability of certain skilled… Read more »
Many people struggle with productivity throughout the workday, but it doesn’t have to be your Achilles’ heel. Here are six ways you can ensure that you’re efficient even when you have an ample amount of tasks to complete. 1. Prioritize Your Tasks It can be intimidating to look at a list of tasks first thing… Read more »
There are dozens of business tales of woe related to finding talented tech employees, with some employers claiming that there are simply not enough qualified individuals to fill positions. There have even been calls for enhancements to the H1-B program in order to fill the “tech talent gap”. With so many negative reports claiming that… Read more »
Everything happens quickly now—fast app development, fast service, fast response times. Everything in business is speeding up….except hiring. Glassdoor revealed that the average time to hire is 52 days, with the average cost of hiring at $4,000. But that’s only part of the picture—the other part is that employees are turning down offers: 47% of… Read more »
A thank you note is essential to let your interviewer know that you’re not only appreciative of the opportunity, but willing to go the extra mile for the position up for grabs. Whether you spoke with an entire human resources team or just one individual from your potential employer, here are five tips you can… Read more »