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Women have gained footing in the professional world for decades, but we’ve lost some critical ground in recent years. For leaders who are ready to make a concerted change in 2023, here’s a look at why and how to get serious about promoting and retaining women. Who We Lost: 2020 We all saw how 2020Read more

It seems like nearly all companies in the U.S. are still working to place talent in open roles, leaving few stones unturned. But have they considered past employees? Boomerang employees are workers who return to an organization they previously left. They are familiar with the company’s culture, business and processes, so they have a legRead more

Mental health is on everyone’s mind, as the pandemic forced us all out of our comfort zones and into a whole different world. It’s at the forefront in May, which marks Mental Health Awareness Month. For many, the pandemic brought a new world of isolation, with little contact outside of the home where we were aloneRead more

Sometimes, when I reflect on the past two years, I struggle to unpack all that’s happened. Looking back at March 2020, we were reeling from the first stay-at-home orders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tom Hanks testing positive, the NBA postponing its season—this list goes on. It was a scary time, and in many ways,Read more

The pandemic continues to drive a seismic change in the world of work, transforming where, when and how much we work, and the value of work in our lives. For some of us, our work-life balance has shifted, with a renewed focus on family time and personally fulfilling activities. We’ve heard plenty about employers paying moreRead more

The economy. The health care system. Travel. There are few aspects of our lives that won’t emerge from the pandemic forever changed, and I know I could go on and on. The way we work is probably one of the most impacted, and I’m not just saying that because I spend my day talking jobsRead more

Amid the seemingly endless pandemic and a dramatic rise in remote work, the ability to work from anywhere is a gamechanger in the tech industry. For job seekers, the market now is wide open and without geographic barriers. For employers seeking to hire, the now worldwide talent pool means more competition to recruit candidates. WithRead more

When employees know their skills are in demand, it’s hard to keep them around by dangling raises and career advancement opportunities. Tech executives should consider an employee-first approach of creating a culture that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) programs are common in today’s workplaces as companies strive to connect with an increasingly diverse customer base. Whether operating globally or servicing a local clientele, business leaders recognize that customer demographics are changing and reaching them requires employees who bring different perspectives. But, is incorporating diversity and inclusion strategies into theRead more

As the school year draws to a close for many across the country, students aren’t the only ones getting ready for prime internship season. Companies are also looking at fresh ways to leverage interns this summer and beyond.  For the third post in my #MindTheTechTalentGap blog series, I’m taking a look at Micro-Internships, and howRead more

The economy keeps humming along, and with it, the labor market shows momentum month after month. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January 2019 jobs report, for example, showed that employers added a total of 304,000 jobs, much higher than the originally forecasted 165,000. To keep up with this relentless pace, companies of all shapesRead more

In this post and subsequent ones in my new #MindTheTechTalentGap blog series, I’ll talk to a variety of Chicago talent professionals about why we need to “mind” this particular gap and how to leverage and convert this awareness into actual solutions. We’ll explore the strategies you can employ now to address this challenge before itRead more