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The tech industry's recent upheaval, marked by a spate of layoffs at leading firms such as Toast and Cisco, underscores its unpredictable nature. This presents a rare hiring opportunity for other industries.

The U.S. added far more jobs than expected last month, according to data released by the Labor Department, as the economy walks the tightrope of maintaining a strong labor market while simultaneously bringing down inflation to a palatable level. January's job report showcased a robust job market with 353,000 new positions, starkly contrasting with the tech sector's layoffs, including significant reductions at companies like Microsoft and eBay. This period of [...]

While festivities and holiday cheers often steal the spotlight early in the new year, it is worth recognizing the unique opportunities for career growth that January and February offer. Some believe that this season may slow down hiring activities, but employment data reveals a significant rise in companies seeking new talents within the early months of the year. In January specifically, there is an average 15% increase in job postings [...]

Social media users are conflicted over an emerging trend related to the workplace: “personality hires.” Characterized by their congeniality and ability to bring “vibes” to the office, personality hires are understood to be employees hired for their attitude, “culture-fit” at the workplace and their impeccable interpersonal skills. With hundreds of hilarious TikToks emerging of what the personality hire’s day to day looks like, many are left wondering, “Am I the personality hire?” [...]

The tech industry is undergoing significant shifts, with a growing emphasis on outsourcing talent, skills-based hiring and an increasing demand for artificial intelligence and machine learning specialists. Research reveals a growing desire for remote work, conflicting attitudes toward AI in the workplace and a shift in hiring from senior workers to junior and mid-level programmers. Workforce Sentiment According to a survey, employers expect to invest in technical hiring in the [...]

After a 12-step interview process, and countless hours spent reviewing resumes, screening candidates, and sitting through dozens of interviews, you’ve finally found your perfect hire. Several months later they give their notice. How on earth did that just happen? Here are three easy steps to lose a new hire. 1. Bait and switch. The way you described the job to your new hire vaguely resembles the job they're in. Perhaps you stretched the [...]

In 2023, layoffs disproportionately impacted recruiters and human resources professionals as companies in various sectors conducted widespread workforce reductions and enacted hiring freezes. The need for HR, talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals dropped as hiring activity stalled, especially in the tech sector. While other areas within tech organizations saw headcount reduced by 10% to 20%, companies downsized 50% of tech recruiters, the Wall Street Journal reported. The demand for [...]

 The most important decision for business leaders is deciding on who will come aboard to help build the corporate house.   Here are three strategies I now use to make sure I am choosing the right candidate for the job. These tips should help you simplify the hiring process in 2024 and beyond. 1. Avoid hiring under pressure Executives are particularly vulnerable when the work is piling up and weeks go [...]