The term “ghosting” originally applied to personal relationships. Often, it was used to refer to a prospective or current partner or friend who opted to cease all communications as a means of severing the relationship. In recent years, the term has been applied more broadly. It’s now associated with any relationship – personal or professional… Read more »
During the early days of COVID-19, many tech companies quickly shifted to work-from-home models. As the pandemic continued, many tech giants began altering their long-term vision, declaring that employees could work remotely for at least the foreseeable future, if not indefinitely. Now that vaccine rollouts are well underway, many people are wondering if tech companies… Read more »
When you’re overseeing a remote team, improving collaboration may be essential. Often, the process of remaining in contact and sharing information is more challenging when employees aren’t in an office together. At times, siloes may arise, causing some team members to miss out on critical details. In others, it may lead to delays, hindering group… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »