Netherlands Means Opportunity for Talented Technology Professionals
If there is one country that is experiencing high technology growth and demand, it is the Netherlands. A quick search on job boards and you will quickly see how many qualified technology professionals are needed in the country. While being bilingual is a definite asset for professionals, it’s not always required given the demand for […]
How to Create Culture Activities That Boost Employee Engagement
How to Create Culture Activities That Boost Employee Engagement Ten years ago, the global economy was in a different place, and the job market was highly employer driven. What that means is that candidates were competing for coveted roles in high-growth businesses, while organizations ‘had their pick’ of the best that the labor market had […]
How to Organize the Successful Onboarding of a New Corporate Executive
Businesses spend a great deal of time, expense and effort to resource the right executive leader for their organization. However, recruiting a talented executive successfully is only the beginning of what should be an organized and efficient process. One that can help them provide value and measurable results in a shorter period of time after […]
Does a Career Pivot to a New Technology Role Make Sense? Experts say ‘Yes’
Does a Career Pivot to a New Technology Role Make Sense? Experts say ‘Yes’ Forrester released a report in September 2017, which confirmed what IT and technology professionals already knew from experience; it’s a good time to be employed in the tech sector. The report indicated that global purchases of software, hardware and services by both private […]
Why It Can Be “Lonely at the Top” for Executives
A German philosopher named Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) wrote ‘’Auf der Höhe muss es einsam sein,” which in reference to power and leadership, roughly translated to “at that height it must be lonely”. It is something that many senior executives experience and realize, after working decades to find themselves at the top of their career. What […]
How Can SaaS Executives Navigate Change Using SCRUM Methods?
No other industry innovates, changes and redefines itself as quickly as the technology sector. Software as a services (SaaS) businesses are challenged with multiple aspects of remaining competitive on a global scale. That means recruiting and hiring top talent, and fostering a culture of creativity and ingenuity to be successful. Technology firms are increasing seeking […]
Are ‘At-Will’ Employment Contracts a Benefit or Detriment to Business Recruiting?
Labor laws that protect employee welfare in many countries, can make eliminating a difficult or underperforming individual an arduous process. This presents a challenge for businesses, who may be forced to retain an employee longer than they wish, to comply with labor laws. For instance, in Canada, two verbal warnings and one formal written warning […]
5 Team Building Strategies for Newly Hired Executive Leaders
If you thought that starting a new job as an employee was difficult, you can fathom how hard it is for a corporate executive or new manager, to ingratiate themselves to an existing team. A new manager or supervisor, can send shock waves through a department, simply due to assumptions and unknowns. Employees may make […]
Tips for Transitioning from Freelance to Salaried Full-Time Employment
Some of the most talented professionals in the world, launch part-time freelance consulting businesses as a side source of income. While freelance work often offers benefits like increased lifestyle balance, and schedule flexibility, it also involves many risks, including income adversity, lack of health and wellness benefits and other perks that come with a corporate […]