Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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6 Truths About Working with a Recruiter During a Downturn
When the economy slows down, the basics of job hunting can change. The current, pandemic-driven downturn has impacted how third-party recruiters have sourced and selected candidates (and worked w… -
5 Steps to Take When Facing Mergers and Acquisitions at Your Company
After the pandemic-driven market downturn in early 2020, the volume of M&A deals began to rise again last May, increasing nearly 20 percent monthly between August and November, according to Nasda… -
7 Winning (and Losing) Technology Job Categories in 2021
Despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic, David Foote, chief analyst of Foote Partners LLC, made a lot of surprisingly accurate predictions about the jobs and key skills that would in… -
4 Things to Consider Before Moving From a Major Tech Hub
With many companies extending their work-from-home policies into next summer, 81 percent of tech workers living within 30 miles of the country’s biggest innovation hubs are considering or have al… -
Your 2021 Résumé: 5 Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Whether you lost your job during the pandemic or simply want to test out the job market waters in the new year, you’ll need an updated résumé for 2021. That résumé will need to pass muster with a… -
4 Tips for Re-Entering the Tech Workforce After an Extended Hiatus
There are many reasons to take an extended break from your tech career—perhaps you needed some time to recover from burnout, or you had family issues to address. Whatever those motives, you’re no… -
Employers May Drastically Change Benefits in 2021
As employers continue to rethink all aspects of business and strategy in the wake of COVID-19, many are also exploring major changes to benefit programs and perks for 2021. The fact that many emp… -
Employers Plan Big Changes to Benefits and Perks in 2021
In keeping with the shift to widespread remote work due to COVID-19, many employers are exploring major changes to benefit programs and perks for 2021. The fact that many employers are embracing… -
4 Tips for Landing the Raise You Deserve in 2021
As we approach the end of the year, it’s normal for technologists to start thinking about their annual reviews—and their next raise. But 2020 is far from a normal year: Many companies have put pe… -
Coping with a Manager Who Struggles with Remote Work
Given the nation’s rapid pivot to a remote work model, it’s not surprising that any manager who was accustomed to working in-house may now be struggling to lead a team of widely dispersed tech pr…