Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Breaking Into the “New Collar” Technology Workforce
If you’ve been thinking about pursuing a career in technology, but fear that a lack of bachelor’s degree will hold you back, a “new collar” job could provide the pathway to a new profession in so… -
Tips for Tech Managers Who Want to Be a Better Coach
There’s a reason why Bill Gates launched his Ted Talk to educators with the statement: “Everyone needs a coach.” Data shows that 70 percent of employee learning and development happens on the job… -
Protecting Yourself from Video and Chat Interview Scams
Although the convenience of interviewing for a job via online chat or video is making the practice more common, this rising popularity has opened the door to hackers and scam artists, who are emp… -
Expert Side Gig Hustlers Share Their Secrets to Success
Whether you’re looking to make some extra cash or gradually transition into a new career, the side gig has become an increasingly popular choice for many tech pros. But with so many side-gig opti… -
Tech Jobs That Will Trend Upward (and Downward) in 2019
With highly skilled candidates in short supply, employers increasingly turned to internal training and development to meet their burgeoning needs for technical staff during 2018, according to Dav… -
Spied On at Work? Things to Know About Employee Monitoring
If it feels as if someone is constantly looking over your shoulder at work, you might not be totally paranoid: technology has given employers the ability to monitor your emails, phone calls, text… -
5 Steps You Can Take to Recession-Proof Your Tech Career
While the recent fears of an impending U.S. recession might be overblown, the current economic expansion that began in June 2009 will eventually run out of steam. The good news: you can take step… -
Key Employee Benefits Trends in 2019 Could Affect Hiring
Depending on the company, employee benefits can comprise as much as 30 percent (if not more) of total compensation. With healthcare costs on the rise, along with the amount of money needed for a… -
Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs in 2019
With highly skilled candidates in short supply, employers increasingly turned to internal training and development to meet their burgeoning needs for technical staff during 2018, according to Dav… -
3 Ways to Fight Back Against Vacation Shaming Co-Workers
If your company’s promise of unlimited vacation seems too good to be true, your gut instincts might be right: Surveys reveal that employees at companies with unlimited vacation are actually takin…