Microsoft announces Dynamics 365 for Talent technical preview, with LinkedIn integration
By: Dann Anthony Maurno Microsoft is promising a “holistic approach to attracting, onboarding and growing talent” with Dynamics 365 for Talent, designed for HR organizations, now in technical preview. The company promises that you can: Connect the dots between the talent you have, the people you need to meet strategic goals, and top candidates in […]
Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit honors Sikich with 4-Star award
Professional services firm Sikich LLP today announced that it is a recipient of Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit’s 4-Star Award at the SuiteWorld17 conference in Las Vegas. NetSuite’s extensive network of developers and partners is crucial to helping businesses realize the benefits of cloud computing, enabling them to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. […]
Blind skills challenges help vet true tech talent
By: Sharon Florentine A new tool in the hiring process is proving to be a win-win for candidates and companies alike. Blind skills challenges, in which candidates’ names and email addresses are hidden, place the focus squarely on talent and accomplishments. For new grads looking to gain an extra edge in a competitive tech talent […]
Salesforce Introduces Sales Cloud Partner Relationship Management-The New Intelligent Sales App, Built On The #1 CRM Platform
Companies that rely most on distributors and resellers–including those in manufacturing, high-tech and telecom–trust Salesforce to supercharge their sales SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Salesforce [NYSE: CRM], the global leader in CRM, announced Sales Cloud Partner Relationship Management (PRM), a new sales app that will empower companies to turbocharge channel sales. With one-third of […]
The hard truths of navigating ageism in IT
By: Bob Violino How old is too old to work in IT? That depends on who is doing the hiring and paying the salaries of IT pros. But one thing is for certain: Widespread age discrimination has become a central issue, affecting many people working or seeking work in today’s IT industry, according to legal […]
15 tricky job interview questions — and how to nail them
By: Sharon Florentine Winning an interview in today’s competitive IT job market can feel like an accomplishment itself. But the real work has only just begun. To be truly prepared for your next interview, you need to practice answering the hiring manager’s questions. But you don’t want to get lost preparing for questions that may […]
Software Creates $1.4 Trillion in Domestic Economic Value, Supports Nearly 10 Million Jobs and Powers 8% of GDP, Battery Ventures Says
NEW YORK, May 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Software—particularly cloud-based technology—is now creating roughly $1.4 trillion in economic value in the U.S. and is poised to grow even more, particularly as non-tech companies transform themselves into software businesses, according to a new report released by global investment firm Battery Ventures. The figure represents nearly eight […]
U.S. Jobs Data Show Some Scars from Recession Healing
By: Christopher Rugaber A burst of hiring in April provided reassurance for the U.S. economy after a slow start to the year: Job growth returned to a healthy pace. Unemployment hit a decade low. And the number of part-time workers who want full-time jobs reached its lowest point in nine years. Employers last month added […]
Infosys To Hire 10,000 US Workers, Build 4 Tech Research Hubs
Infosys Ltd., India’s iconic outsourcing firm, said Tuesday it will train and hire 10,000 workers in the United States. The announcement follows an executive order from President Donald Trump calling for a review of the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations for extendable three-year periods. The specialized […]
6 soft skills employers should be looking for in tech talent
By: Sharon Florentine Forget experience and hard skills — tomorrow’s best talent will need soft skills, and it’s fact that sourcing and recruiting pros need to be prepared to address. “From our own LinkedIn research last May, we know that, of 291 hiring managers we surveyed, their employers struggle to find candidates with the right […]