By Matt Sharples | August 28, 2018 | Content
How effective is your hiring process? If it lasts for the 45 day market average, the odds are good that your results are not what they could be. Longer hiring processes have a negative impact on the candidate experience. In fact, candidates often consider any delay in the hiring process as a hurdle thrown at their feet – and they’ll only […]
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By Matt Sharples | August 7, 2018 | Content
Information Technology Staffing Agency Expands in Minnesota Tech Market LEAWOOD, KS – August 7th, 2018 – TriCom Technical Services, an information technology staffing agency recognized for their high-touch approach and measurable results, is proud to announce the official opening of their Twin Cities office. It will be located at 1550 Utica Ave S, Suite 575, […]
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By Charlie Fossell | July 24, 2018 | Content
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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By Brenda Geisler | July 10, 2018 | Content
The IT talent shortage has sparked a bidding war for top technical talent, making what used to be first-rate offers decline in their appeal to candidates. Since all of the offers a candidate receives aren’t usually public knowledge, businesses are unable to use them as a valuable learning opportunity and gauge what appeals to tech […]
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By Doug Washington | June 25, 2018 | Content
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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By Doug Washington | June 5, 2018 | Content
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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By Charlie Fossell | May 1, 2018 | Content
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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By Matt Sharples | April 10, 2018 | Content, eBooks
Kansas City has a talent retention problem. According to Startland, more college-educated professionals (especially in the STEM fields) left than arrived in the region during 2016. For local businesses, that means your best employees are likely considering a move to a larger city or, even if they stay in Kansas City, an offer from your […]
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By Matt Sharples | April 9, 2018 | Content, eBooks
Escalating competition in the tech industry has put businesses and job seekers in a situation where their knowledge of compensation trends impacts the success of their long-term goals. More than ever, Kansas City IT salaries factor into the decision-making process for both parties. High demand for talent and low unemployment now oblige companies to weigh […]
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By Charlie Fossell | April 4, 2018 | Content, eBooks
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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