As offices reopen after more than a year of remote work, you may be looking for ways to support your team through the transition process. Here are some tips for ensuring your team’s return to the office is as smooth as possible. Support your Team with Clear Timelines Keeping your team informed ahead of time […]
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Social Media and Virtual Networking Best Practices
The global shift to online platforms for social interaction has had a huge impact on the professional world. These days, hiring managers don’t just check applicants’ social media as part of the hiring process—they also use it to recruit new talent. Follow these guidelines to use your online presence to your advantage during the job […]
How to Properly Delegate at Work
Being a business leader relies as much on properly delegating responsibilities as assuming them. The ability to delegate tasks is critical for staying efficient and using employees’ strengths to their fullest. Follow these tips to delegate successfully at your workplace. Give Specific Direction Successful delegation relies on good communication. Since your employees all communicate differently, […]
IT Industry: Resume Best Practices
In the IT industry, a professional resume that highlights technical achievements is necessary in order to be a competitive job candidate. Not all resumes should look alike. While some industries value creative resumes, others call for professional resumes that adhere to certain criteria. Follow these best practices whether you are applying for a temporary IT […]
How to Foster a Positive Workplace
Building a positive workplace is an active process that requires a group effort. And it is worth the investment, because it benefits everyone. Working in a positive environment improves the lives of managers, employees, and contractors in your business. This advice will help you begin to be more intentional about fostering positivity within your organization. […]
Why You Should Consider an IT Contract Position
There are many advantages of choosing contract work over a full-time position with a company. In the IT industry, the benefits of contract roles are especially prominent. Read on to find out why you consider contract positions when looking for a new IT job. Avoid Burnout with Short Contracts As a group, tech workers tend […]
How to Identify Your Employees’ Strengths and Place Them Accordingly
Capitalizing on employees’ strengths can help make them a better employee. Bringing skilled employees into your business is a critical step in putting together a successful work team. However, it’s certainly not the last step. At the end of the day, your employees will only excel to the extent that their roles allow them. After […]
Workplace Burnout: How Young Professionals Avoid it
Workplace burnout is a common problem today. Fast-paced work environments, nonstop online communication, and the drive to impress company leadership are some of the many contributors to burnout. Rising rates of remote work that blur the line between work and home life add to this problem. Burnout is especially prevalent among young professionals. In one […]
8 Must-Ask Questions for Your Next Tech Candidate
The below 8 must-ask questions highlight candidate skills that help identify the correct candidate. Technical skills evaluation is the primary focus of recruiting and hiring for IT jobs. Interviews provide a valuable opportunity to contextualize those skills with more personal knowledge about your candidates—if you ask the right questions. Here are some of the most […]