The IT Project Management Lessons Obamacare Taught Us
November 22, 2013 | Technology
Unless you have been living under a rock, you’re aware of the problems with the launch of HealthCare.gov, a key part of the Affordable Care Act. It is a debacle and largely seems to be the result of some common IT project mistakes – mistakes that those of us who work in the industry have […]
Why Technology Trends Matter To Your Business
November 18, 2013 | IT staffing and recruiting, Technology
The current year is waning and the new one looms just ahead, which means we’ll be reading plenty about hot trends and what 2014 holds – in fashion, entertainment, weather, business, in everything it seems. The predictions will come fast and furious in the next few weeks and in fact have already started. For example, […]
Are You Building Temples?
November 8, 2013 | Career Advice, Retention
A traveler passes a quarry and sees three men working. The traveler asks the first man what he is doing and he replies “cutting stone.” The second says “earning money to feed and shelter my family.” When the third man is questioned, he proclaims “I am building a temple.”
Training and Opportunity Key to IT Employee Retention
Retaining employees is always a hot topic but never more so than when talent is scarce. Even if you find a great new hire to replace someone who leaves, there is always time and expense related to training and getting them up to speed. Whether it’s a contractor who leaves before a project’s completion or […]
The Importance Of The NMSDC Opportunity Fair
October 25, 2013 | NMSDC, Supplier Diversity
Next week is the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s Conference and Opportunity Fair in San Antonio, Texas. Angelique Solorio, our Corporate Outreach Diversity Manager, will be attending along with Fran Garfinkel, one of our Account Executives. We’ve been a member of the NMSDC for over 20 years and our pending attendance at the conference got […]
How to Make Your Commute Productive
October 23, 2013 | Career Advice
The morning and evening commute is considered by many to be the worst part of the work day. In fact, a long commute is one of the best predictors of whether someone will stay at a job for an extended period of time. Sitting in traffic, riding shoulder-to-shoulder on public transportation, dealing with strangers; it […]
The Difficult Part of Making a Great Hire
October 17, 2013 | Best Practices, Hiring
Making your next hire a perfect one is everyone’s goal. The ideal candidate, the perfect fit, the purple squirrel – it’s what we all search for, whatever your role in the recruiting and hiring process. Evaluating candidates and trying to predict future success during the interview process can be a daunting prospect. Everyone has a […]
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the NMSDC Opportunity Fair
October 15, 2013 | Conference, NMSDC
With the 2013 upcoming National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Business and Opportunity Fair in San Antonio, TX on October 27th-30th, it is important for businesses to plan their attendance and prepare for the event. As a minority supplier that has been in business for 25 years, we wanted to provide other MBE’s with a […]