It’s no secret that the tech industry trails significantly behind many other business sectors in its efforts to recruit, retain and support diverse workers. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there are half...
If you’re a recruiter in the tech space, you’ve no doubt heard about Java. Here’s a little bit about the programming language, including why it’s so popular, and the latest developments in its evolution. Having...
“Diversity is being asked to the dance. Inclusivity is being asked to dance.” This was probably the best quote we heard at our HRTX Dallas event in March. The other one was: “Just because you...
The tech industry’s unemployment rate hit 1.9 percent in April, down from 3 percent a year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s great for highly skilled tech workers:...
There’s been a lot of chatter lately around artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. Are those terms a lot of empty hype, or do companies really want tech pros well-versed in those arenas? PointSource’s most...
Recruiters know that tech pros don’t just care about salary (although that’s a huge factor in job negotiations); they also want work-life balance, a sustainable cost of living, and a good community. But which cities...
Recruiters are keenly aware of how quickly the tech industry evolves. Skills considered “hot” just a few years ago have been eclipsed by new ones. Companies pivot quickly from one thing to the next, driven...
The race for Gen Z talent has definitely commenced. Defined as those born anytime from the late 1990s to early 2000s, this cohort (also known as the iGen or post-Millennials) is either graduating from college...
Millennials, Millennials, Millennials: The conversation about how to engage and retain them is ongoing. But what about the workforce’s newest generation of talent, Generation Z? These post-Millennials are larger than the Gen X, Gen Y or...
Even before President Trump officially took office last year, the prospect of H-1B reform was real. Now it seems that the Trump administration is pushing through some visa reforms, but not the huge...
