• Thinking of Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity? Here's What You Should Know:

    I was a software developer and continuous integration practitioner for more than 20 years before I unintentionally found myself in the cybersecurity field.This was during the great recession of 2008. I remember even today the date: October 3. That was the day I found out the company where I was working was closing. I had no idea what my next move would be — or should be.I soon found myself interviewing at a security firm, which would later be acquired by Synopsys. The ...
  • Mitigating the Legal Risks of Rapidly Growing Your Workforce

    Last month, Samsung announced it plans to hire 1,000 artificial intelligence researchers as part of a $20 billion investment in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies over the next three years.If past experience is any indication, the emergence of these new technologies is likely to spur rapid workforce growth in a host of other companies as well. While Samsung may be large enough to absorb 1,000 new employees without much trouble, other ...
  • How Much Is a Job Interview Really Worth?

    We don't often think of job interviews as money-making — or money-losing — opportunities, but perhaps we should. While you can't really put a hard price on a job interview, it could be worth far more than you think, especially if you're unemployed.Lower Self-Confidence = Lower EarningsWaiting around for a job interview can affect your self-confidence. Sitting at home and applying for jobs over and over without ever getting ...
  • To Stand Out in a Sea of Qualified Talent, You Have to Think Like a Marketer

    A stellar resume isn't enough to stand out in a pack of fellow applicants anymore. Whether you're a recent graduate seeking your first real job or a professional hoping to make a career shift, competition is stiff. Sticking to traditional methods no longer works; applicants must prioritize new methods to differentiate themselves.One key consideration for today's job seekers is social media. Online activity can make or break a job ...
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  • Telemedicine: A Creative Benefit That May Help Attract Top Talent

    Attracting top talent in today's climate is especially challenging when you don't have the same name recognition and capital as Google or Target.That doesn't mean all hope is lost, of course. They key is to offer a competitive compensation package that is innovative and all-encompassing, one that shows candidates and current employees alike that you are invested in their well-being.All employers beyond a certain size are mandated by the Affordable Care Act to provide health insurance. It is
  • Management Collaboration With HR Is Crucial to Employee Well-Being

    It's the job of the HR department to recruit and retain staff, manage employee benefits, and spearhead internal branding and engagement initiatives. But HR sinks or swims according to the level of support it receives from managers and board members. No matter how bold or innovative the strategies developed by HR professionals, little can happen without support from internal leaders and managers.Without that support, employee well-being and performance undoubtedly ...

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