Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Boosting Your Career by Learning SAP HANA
Adoption rates for SAP’s HANA in-memory data platform have grown over the past two years, with more projects in the pipeline, which means that companies are building out their in-house support fo… -
Scoring a Raise in a Ratingless System
If your company has recently transitioned to a ratingless performance-management system, getting a substantial raise may require more effort, not to mention a totally new strategy. Microsoft, Ado… -
Fast Cash: Tips for Scoring a Bonus
A large number of employers are doling out cash to employees for exceeding expectations, hitting project milestones or staying with the company: some 60 percent of organizations issued spot bonus… -
Treat New Hires Like Customers to Win Loyalty
How are pioneering tech firms boosting the retention and performance of new hires? Successful companies are treating new employees like their best customers and adopting a consumer-oriented (CX)… -
Attracting Talent Through Social Media Content
Is your recruiting team relying on an advertising-driven approach to social recruitment? If you answered yes, you’re missing out on a prime opportunity to engage your target audience and influenc… -
Ways to Upgrade Your Resume
If you're trying to land a new job after years of employment at one company (or unemployment, for that matter), your résumé probably needs a makeover. The applicant tracking systems (ATS) that sc… -
With Hard-to-Fill Jobs, Think Unconventional
Forget drawn-out hiring processes and waiting until the eleventh hour to negotiate salary with a prospective hire. If you’re laboring over a slate of hard-to-fill tech jobs, it’s time to break wi… -
How to Use Social Networks in Your Job Search
For tech professionals, connecting with recruiters and HR staffers on social media may seem like an effective way to search for a new job. But if you’re already employed, making those connections… -
Take Your Best Shot at 'Purple Squirrels'
A “purple squirrel” is a top-performing tech pro with multiple certs and hard-to-find skillsets. Recruiting guru Dr. John Sullivan refers to them as “super passive candidates” because it’s diffic… -
Landing a Health IT Job at UnitedHealth Group
If you’d like to use your tech skills to impact people’s lives and well-being, you might consider a career in Health IT (HIT) at UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth not only provides health coverage…