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Surprising Insights on Tech Industry Turnover Rate
Nearly 60% of Metro New York, CT, and New Jersey tech professionals plan to switch employers within the next year says new study released by Benchmark IT-Technology Talent Stamford, CT – November 13, 2018 – Benchmark IT – Technology Talent www.bmarkits.com announced today the results of its first-ever, “Candidate Perspective Survey”, showcasing insight on the…
Taking on the Toughest Challenges for a CIO in the Tri-State Area
What’s are the toughest challenges for a CIO? Security? Analytics? The growing IT skills gap and talent shortage? Benchmark IT’s new report, “Top 5 Challenges Facing Tri-State CIOs Today,” breaks down the biggest obstacles that tech leaders across the Tri-State area face today. Our analysis includes in-depth industry statistics as well as viable solutions for…
Why You Didn’t Get A Job in Tech
Even in a record-low unemployment market, employers have high standards when it comes to their next IT hire. While some employers may have unrealistic job requirements and continue to search for that elusive “purple squirrel,” even minor missteps in the process can knock an otherwise qualified IT professional out of the running. Here’s a breakdown…
4 Healthcare Technology Trends Transforming the Industry
Every year, it seems as though there are new healthcare technology trends. For decades, the effort to decrease costs while continuously improving patient care has been a top initiative for healthcare companies. In recent years, we have seen monumental changes in new technology trends in healthcare. Many of these trends are entirely evolving how healthcare…
How to Boost Your Tech Career: 4 IT Skills on the Rise
No matter what your tech specialty is, developing cross-functional IT skills are a key component to your long-term career success. A more diverse knowledge base offers a broader sense of the big picture. This perspective will enable you to better understand how your role fits into your organization and its business goals. And it will…
A World of Big Data Cybersecurity
Intel predicts there will be more than 200 billion connected things by the year 2020. From heart monitor implants to built-in car sensors, to the doorbell of your home, more technology is developed to simplify and enhance our lives every day. Unfortunately, in a world of big data cybersecurity, new pieces of Internet-connected tech present…
How AI Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Workplace
There’s a lot of concern and many questions about the impact of artificial technologies in the workplace. Are AI technologies it capable of replacing jobs? Or even entire industries? What’s the cost – financially and ethically – of incorporating automation into the workforce? As demand for engineers and developers with machine learning skills grows, so…
Retaining Tech Talent When the Market is Strong
It can be easy to focus on the hiring process when thinking about your talent strategy, but what comes after is of equal importance. From the moment a new employee accepts the job offer, strategies must shift to retaining the professionals that you’ve worked so hard to hire. With today’s IT talent shortage, candidates have…
The Importance of Finding the Right IT Recruiter
Your career is important, and it’s not always easy to navigate open positions and catch a hiring manager’s eye. When it comes to finding your next job and staying on course to meet your long-term goals, having the right IT recruiter for your IT recruitment needs by your side can make all the difference. So…
Assessing Your IT Compensation Structure
Top tech talent understands that their skills are in high demand, and they’re seeking salaries that align with those abilities. The competitive nature of hiring IT talent makes it critical to fully understand what compensation the market demands before extending an offer. Do you know if the salaries you’re providing are up to par? If…