In the context of company culture – or any culture for that matter – “mutual constitution” refers to the unique relationship between individuals and the collective unit to which they belong. We internalize social cues and normative behavior so efficiently (oftentimes without even realizing it) that our own behavior gravitates toward established norms and reinforces…
The demand for IT talent is high and top candidates often have several options to consider. This means there’s a lot of opportunity out there. Just because you have someone on your payroll doesn’t mean that they’re going to stay there. Think for a moment about the timeless proverb, “the grass is always greener on…
According to a survey of 15,000 employed Americans, conducted by Gallup, last year a staggering 43 percent of employed Americans spent at least some time working from home. It should really come as no surprise, though, as in January of last year we wrote a blog, “The Work from Home Option,” talking about the rise…
In a past blog post we asked the question, “Do you know how to spot an IT superstar?” The areas we focused on in that post, when trying to identify top tech talent, were longevity of assignments, relevant industry experience, strong technical screening results, and the possession of degrees and certifications, among others. While that…
When looking to fill vacancies in your IT department you no doubt begin your search by looking for that individual who can check off all the boxes on your wish list. There’s no harm in this. The problem, however, is that the speed of the tech game moves fast. If you see a candidate that…
Imagine for a moment that you’re planning dinner for someone special. Maybe it’s a landmark anniversary for you and your significant other, and you decide not to spare any expense. Naturally, you set your sights on a premium combo at the McDonald’s drive-through. Sound about right? … Not likely, unless you have an urge to…
There’s nothing more disappointing than hitting it off with a candidate who you’re certain would accept an offer, and then getting blindsided with news that the candidate accepted another offer. What gives? With the state of today’s industry, the best IT talent is only on the market for a matter of days and if you…
IT goals are moving targets. One day they’re here, the next day they’re disrupted by the next big thing. Keeping pace with technology can be exhausting. Yet businesses have no choice but to keep up—even better, get ahead—with those moving targets. What businesses often forget is that the current tech landscape isn’t simply about hardware…
Stop for a few seconds and think about the strongest relationships in your life. How many of them started off on the wrong foot? Probably few and far between. It’s pretty natural: if we’re not yet invested in a relationship, we don’t have reason to suffer through the bad or unknown in hopes of hitting…
Your IT department has just been tasked with a time-sensitive project but you’re short on staff and you have limited budget. What do you do?