What Should Be The Tie Breaker Between Two Candidates?
Hiring in the IT field is a challenge. It can feel impossible to find a single ideal candidate, but what happens when you have the rare but opposite problem of two great choices and you must make a decision? How do you make the right choice between two candidates? Degree Vs. Certification If both candidates appear the same on… Read more »
Should We Remain A Remote-First Company?
The coronavirus pandemic forced many businesses into remote-only companies and it is estimated that at the height of shutdowns, half the American labor force was working from home. As states roll out measured reopening plans, many companies are wondering if they should attempt to go back to 100 percent onsite work or whether they should remain remote-first companies. Green Doesn’t… Read more »
How to Transition Remote Employees Back to the Office
Now that every state is slowly returning to work, companies of all sizes are starting to think about how to transition employees safely and effectively back into the office. If you are ready to start returning to in-person work, follow these tips for a smooth transition. Only Bring Back Necessary Staff It will be important… Read more »
How to Choose the Best Blue Light Glasses for Your Tech Position
Tech workers spend more time in front of screens than most Americans, and that means intense, prolonged exposure to blue light. Blue light has a tremendous impact on our sleep and eye health, and too much of that light throughout the day can disrupt sleep. Glasses that block blue light are a great way to… Read more »
Is COVID-19 Affecting Your Company Culture?
You worked hard to cultivate a great organizational culture that fostered a happy and healthy work environment for your employees, but in March of 2020, everything changed. Overnight, companies of all sizes had to overhaul the way they work and culture took a back seat as priorities shifted to remote-only work. It will be a long time before we… Read more »
How COVID-19 is Changing the Tech Industry Forever
The only thing certain about the impact of COVID-19 is that nothing is certain. We won’t know the full impact of the pandemic for months, if not years, but the world is already changing and those changes are impacting the tech industry in big ways. Keep your eyes on these areas for some of the changes we… Read more »
What You Can Do To Help Reduce Stress for Employees
Employee stress has always been a concern for business leaders, as stress can lead to low productivity and high turnover. However, managing employee stress has become more important than ever before. Use these strategies to help reduce stress for your team members. Create a Stress Management Resource Center Work with HR to provide resources on stress management, self-care… Read more »
How COVID-19 is Changing the Way We Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives more significantly than anything most of us have ever lived through before, and most people agree that things will never be exactly the same again. This is true not just in our personal lives, but in our work lives, as well. Since we cannot go backward, it is time to look forward and start… Read more »
Supporting At-Risk Employees for COVID-19
While everyone should be taking precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus, engineering professionals age 65 and older, and anyone with underlying conditions, are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they contract COVID-19. Although they are highly educated and capable professionals, at-risk engineers may need additional support and accommodations from management to perform their… Read more »
Virtual Communication Tips for Companies of Any Size
You’ve heard for several years that remote work is the future of work. And in March 2020, due to a global pandemic, that future became the present. Remote work is now the norm, and even after stay-at-home orders are lifted and businesses are reopened, many companies will continue to embrace remote work, so it’s important to… Read more »