Every once in a while, we get a watershed moment that impacts nationwide hiring practices in unexpected ways. When Microsoft settled their coemployment lawsuit back in 2000 by paying $97 million, the outcome sent chills through HR departments and labor attorneys and created real fear about coemployment issues. This resulted in both smart HR practices […]
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It’s the age-old question: should I be a contractor or a full-time employee? With the current demand for technical talent, the IT industry has plenty of opportunities on both sides of the fence. Most technical staffing firms will tell you the decision boils down to the tech professional’s preferences, skillsets, and goals. Yet for Business […]
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The tri-state area is a competitive space for Business Analysts. Compensation for BAs is 13% higher than the national average. That’s why the skill level and experience expected by companies in the financial, insurance, and professional services industries are on the high end as well. With the bar constantly on the rise, it’s important to […]
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If Indeed is to be believed, Full-Stack Developers are among the most sought-after professionals in the United States. Developers with full-stack expertise earn $110,770 on average, and demand for this type of technical talent has risen drastically in the last five years. The reason? Companies nationwide value full-stack developers’ ability to solve interconnected problems during the […]
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The local IT industry might be booming, but that growth doesn’t come without a few new obstacles for companies and IT professionals to overcome when achieving their goals. 65% of tech leaders report that hiring challenges are hurting their businesses. Though tech talent is in high demand, IT salaries only made minimal growth in 2017, […]
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The Minneapolis tech sector is a goldmine of IT opportunities. Businesses ranging from Twin Cities startups to Fortune 500s are eager to fill their vacant technical positions. That’s good news for local IT professionals keen to start their next full-time or consulting jobs. Yet the heightened demand for talent doesn’t lower the bar to entry. […]
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There’s little wonder about whether top IT professionals can find jobs these days. Turn over a rock and there’ll be at least five recruiters underneath, all trying to feverishly get your attention. The challenge now is finding an opportunity that’s satisfying, fits your skillset, and advances your career in the long run. Pursuing IT consultant […]
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How do you improve the ROI of your business projects? One clear way is to hire an exceptional contingent workforce to enhance project deliverables. Unfortunately, pulling together a scalable IT team depends on the ability to find scarce tech talent in the first place. As the IT talent shortage persists, it’s important […]
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When you need a scalable workforce to hit deadlines and complete project deliverables, using several staffing firms to provide candidates gets mixed results. You’ll be presented with professionals of varying quality, juggle longer interview schedules that risk losing top performers, and need to find replacements for any candidate falloff on your own. Working with the […]
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