Employee Retention
The Benefit of Paying for Employees’ Certifications
It’s a frequent debate for employers large and small: should they pay for tech professionals’ certifications and continuing education? When it comes to open-source technologies—which drive much of the modern cloud and web—nearly half of...
Employee Retention
Biggest Tech Firms Struggle with Retention
As a hiring manager or recruiter, it’s tempting to think that job candidates will want to stay at marquee firms for as long as possible. The idea certainly makes sense: once you’ve gotten your foot...
Employee Retention
Trello CEO on Ups and Downs of Remote Work
Trello CEO Michael Pryor says remote working can lead to isolation.[/caption] Working remotely is something people strive for, and love doing. Still, it’s not without its pitfalls. Staying sane when you’re solo can...
Employee Retention
Hiring Candidates
As Tech Pro Demand Rises, Firms Must Leverage Perks
When it comes time to negotiate a compensation package, many tech pros worry about leaving money on the table. Yet in trying to secure as high a salary as possible, many neglect to lock down...
Employee Retention
Can’t-Miss Perk for Retaining Top Tech Talent: Education
Over the past 12 months, many employers have seen salaries for technology professionals with specialized skills (most notably in database and networking technology) creep upwards. There’s a straightforward explanation for that: the database and networking...
Employee Retention
Hiring Candidates
Dr. John Sullivan on HR Reporting, Strategy
Dr. John Sullivan has enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a talent-management expert. He’s published hundreds of articles on the topics of recruiting and talent management, in addition to dozens of whitepapers and 10...
Employee Retention
Hiring Candidates
Dr. John Sullivan on the Need for HR Metrics
Dr. John Sullivan has enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a talent management expert. He’s published hundreds of articles on the topics of recruiting and talent management, in addition to dozens of whitepapers and...
Employee Retention
New Tools Affecting Human Capital Management
Successfully managing a workforce is a challenge for businesses of any size, but new mobile and cloud-based technologies can help streamline operations while allowing organizations to customize their approach to HR. Workforce management analytics and...
Employee Retention
Winning Retention Strategies for Tech Pros
Why are employers failing to retain valuable tech workers, even after lavishing them with outrageous perks and generous salaries? It’s because they are not in tune with their employees’ perceptions and preferences. While 61...
Employee Retention
Why Culture is the Hot New Perk
Forget free snacks, cube snoozing and bringing pets to work. If you really want to keep tech pros from jumping ship, give them intangible perks like autonomy, a connection with the company’s mission and a...
