Leslie Stevens-Huffman, Dice Insights September 19, 2022 In the past few months, dozens of startups and major tech companies have announced hiring freezes and other cost-cutting measures. But do companies really treat hiring freezes as absolute? The reality is that not all hiring freezes are created equal. Behind closed doors, hiring managers at financially stable companies are […]
How to Gather Feedback at Key Stages of the Hiring Process
Leslie Stevens-Huffman, Dice Insights September 12, 2022 Although it may seem awkward at first, making a habit of asking for feedback after every round of the hiring process can significantly improve your chances of landing an offer. Asking for feedback changes the conversation from one-way to two-way and establishes the mutual goal of finding the […]
4 Ways to Avoid Regrets When Quitting Your Job
Leslie Stevens-Huffman, Dice Insights August 29, 2022 Although many technologists have used the “Great Resignation” to jump into a new job with better pay, roughly a quarter of workers who quit their jobs over the past year are disappointed. Many job changers have reportedly experienced “shift shock” when they realize that their new job and company […]
10 red flags to watch for when hiring
In the battle for top tech talent, the wrong hire can be devastating. So do your IT team the favor of watching out for these warning signs before offering the job. By Paul Heltzel CIO AUG 22,2022 Getty Images The time it takes to carefully vet a new IT pro pales in comparison to the lost hours […]
4 Ways to Avoid Regrets When Quitting Your Job
Leslie Stevens-Huffman, Dice Insights August 15, 2022 Although many technologists have used the “Great Resignation” to jump into a new job with better pay, roughly a quarter of workers who quit their jobs over the past year are disappointed. Many job changers have reportedly experienced “shift shock” when they realize that their new job and company […]
How Much Does It Pay to Jump Tech Jobs?
Nick Kolakowski, Dice Insights August 8, 2022 How much does it actually pay to switch jobs? That’s a key question, especially at a moment when so many technologists are debating whether to pursue other opportunities. According to a new study by consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 40 percent of workers plan on quitting their current jobs […]
5 forces shaping the future IT workforce
From political and social issues to the four-day workweek, forces beyond the pandemic are reshaping the IT work landscape. By Stacy Collett, Contributing Writer CIO AUG 1, 2022 Gerd Altmann Concerns about a looming recession have not derailed the booming IT job market. In the first half of this year, 115,000 new IT jobs were added, […]
Don’t Want to Return to the Office? Here’s How to Negotiate.
Leslie Stevens-Huffman, Dice Insights July 25, 2022 If you’re considering pushing back on your company’s return-to-office (RTO) plans, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, three in five hybrid or remote technologists say they’re not interested in returning to full-time in-person work. Since employees generally do not have the right to refuse to return to the […]
4 new IT workforce realities
Does the “battle for talent” have to be a forever war? By Thornton May, Columnist, CIO JULY 18, 2022 Thinkstock Every day the headlines remind us just how fragile/broken the human supply chain is. At the height of the pandemic we discovered severe shortages of truck drivers, meat packers, and emergency room nurses. As we limp through […]
What Percentage of Developers Work Remote or Hybrid?
Nick Kolakowski, Dice Insights July 12, 2022 If you’re a technologist, chances are very good that your workplace offers either all-remote or hybrid work (i.e., the ability to work from home for a few days per week). For companies that insist on all workers coming into the office for the full workweek, this trend could […]
