Qualified technology workers need to have a strong understanding of their field as well as a scientific approach to problem-solving, so employers often look for high marks in certain academic specialties or job-related projects that showcase a candidate’s skill and intellect. However, skill and talent alone will not make an employee the best fit for… Read more »
Cutting expenses is a key focus of business, and the money saved in a number of areas can be funneled into more beneficial company projects, such as continuing education programs for employees or investing in newer technologies to boost productivity. Many workers have their own cell phones, tablets, and/or laptops, and some companies are taking… Read more »
“Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability.” –Anne M. Mulcahy The average job tenure for American workers is 4.6 years, but for technology workers, that number slips to… Read more »
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 »