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Consultant Spotlight: Steve Csordas
This week, our Consultant Spotlight showcases Steve Csordas, a great technology consultant and friend of Benchmark IT. Steve works in IT Security and Regulatory Compliance for a print and communications services company. We recently spoke to Steve about how he got into technology, his favorite project, and why he relies on Benchmark IT to help…
Labor Shortage Solutions: How to Find and Hire Non-Traditional Tech Talent
You have an open IT position within your organization. The job plays a crucial role on the tech team and you need the position filled ASAP. You offer a good salary, great benefits and company perks, and growth opportunities. The only problem? There is an IT labor shortage. As a result, you can’t seem to…
From Intern to Employee: What It Takes to Create a Successful Internship Program
Spring is here and, for most college students, that means graduation or summer break is just weeks away. Soon these fresh graduates and a new cohort of rising college juniors and seniors will be out in the marketplace. They will be searching for opportunities to develop their skills and hone their professional interests. Many students…
Unconventional Hiring Tactics in a Zero Unemployment Market
Tri-state area talent acquisition professionals recently gathered for breakfast and a highly informative panel discussion sponsored by the Talent Acquisition Knowledge Network (TAKN). There, a team of area talent acquisition leaders shared strategies on how they source and attract top candidates in today’s competitive market. Read on for tips to overcome these challenges or spark…
Benchmark IT to Sponsor Talent Attraction Breakfast in Norwalk, CT
Benchmark IT to Sponsor Talent Attraction Breakfast in Norwalk, CT Join us on March 6th! Are you facing a new year, but the same old recruiting challenges? Low unemployment and IT skills gaps continue to make attracting and retaining quality technology professionals difficult for area hiring managers. Join us as we tackle these challenges and…
Understanding Tri-State Wage Parity Laws
Understanding Tri-State Wage Parity Laws Over the past few years, several initiatives aimed to limit the disclosure of salary history and mitigate wage disparity have been implemented by state and local governments throughout the U.S. Similar legislation was passed in New York City in October 2017; in Westchester County, NY and the state of New…
Is It Time to Overhaul Your IT Recruitment Strategy?
Is It Time to Overhaul Your IT Recruitment Strategy? Driven by high demand and competitive compensation, the technology sector has a 13.2% employee turnover rate – the highest of all U.S. employment sectors. Additionally, our recent Benchmark IT Candidate Perspective Survey revealed that almost 60% of tech pros plan on changing jobs in the next…
Beyond Talent Acquisition: Retaining Tech Talent When the Market is Strong
Beyond Talent Acquisition: 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…
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…
Making Tech Training and Development Part of Your Culture
Making Tech Training and Development Part of Your Culture How is your organization working to overcome the IT talent shortage? For those looking to hire, two of the most straightforward routes to recruiting strong employees are hiring for potential and creating a culture that attracts top tech professionals. If you’re looking to do either (or…