There is something that separates the okay managers from the great ones. Often, it involves having the right soft skills, ensuring you have the ability to lead instead of just instruct. Luckily, many of these capabilities can be learned if you dedicate yourself to improving. If you want to become a great IT manager, here… Read more »
A shocking number of companies have not dedicated the time and resources necessary to manage cybersecurity concerns. If you are an IT security professional, this can be particularly frustrating, especially if you are tasked with keeping systems safe. Luckily, there are things you can do to inform your employer of the importance of cybersecurity, ensuring… Read more »
Today, it seems like nearly every job has at least a bachelor’s degree as a requirement, even if the position doesn’t technically require college-level skills. While many hiring managers believe that seeking out college graduates will increase the caliber of the applicants, making it easier to find top talent, that isn’t necessarily the case. In… Read more »
When you need to find top talent for your vacant positions, you often need to look beyond the job seeker’s hard skills. While technical prowess is essential, there are other attributes that are as important, especially if you are looking for a professional with long-term potential who will fit into your culture. Finding the ideal… Read more »
In today’s highly competitive hiring landscape, finding the right Java developer may feel like a challenge. However, it is critical to secure top talent for these jobs, particularly since these professionals play such a vital role in a company’s success. Luckily, there are certain hallmarks that separate high-quality Java developers from the pack. If you… Read more »
The world is becoming increasingly data-driven. As a result, companies are working diligently to collect information and make use of it, ensuring they have an edge over the competition. With data being more valuable than ever before, businesses no longer see mere entries on a spreadsheet or in a database. Instead, it is a critical… Read more »
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A single cyberattack can be devastating to your business. Data can be stolen or compromised, systems can be taken hostage, and money can be stolen. Plus, just one incident can damage an organization’s credibility, particularly if the information that is taken belongs to your customers. Small and mid-size businesses are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals,… Read more »
While you can use a strong salary and solid benefits package to attract great software engineering candidates, compensation alone won’t motivate your employees over the long term. Instead, skilled professionals often examine a company’s culture and the presence (or lack) of intrinsic motivators when deciding whether to stick around. By understanding what your software engineers… Read more »
Nearly all company leaders have to balance the needs of their team and the organization, while also taking their own goals into account. They need the ability to keep the big picture in mind at all times as well as the capacity to view situations from the perspective of another. While most leaders require the… Read more »