In most cases, employees take cues from management about what is or isn’t acceptable in the workplace. Many workers will model the behavior of those above them on the ladder, both intentionally and incidentally. As a result, how a manager acts has a significant impact on a company’s culture, a team’s success, and more. Being… Read more »
HR and Management
Empathy Goes a Long Way in Creating Stronger Tech Teams
COVID-19 had a significant impact on the business world, including altering how companies manage their workforces. Additionally, the pandemic thrust employee well-being into the spotlight. While the most obvious reason for the spotlight was the health-related crisis, mental health issues, burnout, and similar concerns also garnered attention, particularly with so many tech teams working remotely.… Read more »
What Do Technologists Look for in an Employer Brand?
When you want to attract top talent, the quality of your employer brand matters. Technologists have strong preferences and distinct needs. If your employer brand doesn’t measure up in their eyes, they may pass your opportunities by without a second thought. Luckily, your employer brand is something you can adjust and cultivate. If you want… Read more »
When Looking at Remote Work in 2020, Cybersecurity is Increasingly Important
While 2021 is on the horizon, companies are still battling against the challenges 2020 brought with it. COVID-19 led to unprecedented situations, including shelter-in-place orders that made remote work practically mandatory. COVID-19, Remote Work, and the Rise of Cybersecurity COVID-19 is nothing short of a crisis, and it isn’t over yet. Many areas are seeing… Read more »
Do You Have a Struggling Remote Employee? Learn How to Counsel Them
Due to COVID-19, many professionals had to adjust to working from home with little or no notice. While some flourished under these arrangements, others had a harder time adapting. Plus, over time, the stress of the pandemic became increasingly heavy. As a result, performance issues began to occur, leaving managers in a tough spot. Initially,… Read more »
Learn How to Help Your Employees Deal with the Ongoing Stress of COVID-19
While it initially took time to adapt, most professionals are now somewhat comfortable with the new normal. Over time, people slowly accepted the limitations that states put in place, and the various mandates designed to keep people safe. However, while many had hoped for a reasonably quick recovery, that isn’t likely. Additionally, many are still… Read more »
3 Ways Companies Can Overcome the DevOps Skills Gap
Companies have long battled against pervasive IT skills gaps. Part of what makes the situation challenging is the ever-evolving nature of technology itself. Upskilling a workforce requires a shocking amount of agility, mainly because the target is continuously changing. The must-have skills of today don’t always reflect the needs of tomorrow, increasing the overall difficulty.… Read more »
How Has COVID-19 Affected Accounting and Virtual Communication?
COVID-19 had a major impact on nearly every industry. For most accounting firms and departments, shifting to a work-from-home model was a necessity. Some companies had very little time to transition, often having their hands forced by state stay-at-home orders and similar events. In some cases, the shift was relatively smooth, considering the nature of… Read more »
How to Encourage Socialization Amongst Remote Employees
Many companies had existing remote workforces, comprised of employees who were always telecommuting. However, COVID-19 made working from home the norm for many professionals who would usually come to the office, creating a unique paradigm. While remote work makes sense when physical distance can help keep people safe, it isn’t always conducive to team bonding.… Read more »
Ensure New Remote Hires Get Off to a Great Start With These Onboarding Tips
While COVID-19 did lead to widespread layoffs in many industries, not all businesses had to shrink their workforces. For some organizations, hiring is even necessary, ensuring they can remain productive by cultivating a robust remote team. As a result, many companies had to adjust their hiring processes to ensure they could be completed online. This… Read more »