Widespread demand for highly specialized skills is driving employers to pay for tech pros’ certifications, according to the 2018 Open Source Jobs Report from Dice and the Linux Foundation. The survey queried 750 hiring managers...
What do women in tech value most in a job? According to Dice’s Diversity and Inclusion Survey (PDF), their most-valued employer attributes differ significantly from those of men. For example, women value benefits above all...
Discrimination and bias are still major problems in tech, according to a new study from Dice. In addition, ageism is alive and well. That presents a challenge to hiring managers and recruiters who are trying...
It’s no secret that the tech industry trails significantly behind many other business sectors in its efforts to recruit, retain and support diverse workers. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there are half...
“Diversity is being asked to the dance. Inclusivity is being asked to dance.” This was probably the best quote we heard at our HRTX Dallas event in March. The other one was: “Just because you...
There’s been a lot of chatter lately around artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. Are those terms a lot of empty hype, or do companies really want tech pros well-versed in those arenas? PointSource’s most...
Recruiters are keenly aware of how quickly the tech industry evolves. Skills considered “hot” just a few years ago have been eclipsed by new ones. Companies pivot quickly from one thing to the next, driven...
The race for Gen Z talent has definitely commenced. Defined as those born anytime from the late 1990s to early 2000s, this cohort (also known as the iGen or post-Millennials) is either graduating from college...
Every recruiter knows the importance of discussing career goals with job candidates. With that information, the recruiter can tailor the pitch to the candidate’s longer-term plans—boosting the chances of acceptance. But what do candidates actually...
Gender diversity in the tech industry has been a major issue for over two decades now. The numbers simply don’t add up: the EEOC reports that, while women currently make up roughly 56 percent of...
