5 Platform Engineering Trends to Watch in 2024

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Every leap and bound in technology can be traced back to the contributions of platform engineering. This technology approach has been the powerhouse behind many of the industry’s seismic shifts, from the early days of cloud computing to today’s AI-driven development platforms. Its evolution rapidly transformed how enterprises build and manage their application infrastructure, making … Read more

Agile Methodology Pros and Cons: How to Transform Your Team’s Approach to Project Management

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In the time it takes to say, “traditional project management,” the market, your competition, and even your customers have already moved on. Where does that leave you? Playing catch-up. But this doesn’t have to be your reality. Embracing Agile methodology positions you to not only keep pace with the times but stay ahead of the … Read more

The COVID Effect: How the Job Market Has Changed and What It Means for Your Business

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You’ve probably seen the numbers. In April alone the American economy lost 20.5 million jobs. That’s the largest month-over-month increase in unemployment since 1948 following the end of World War II. While some industries have been especially impacted and forced to lay off employees (leisure and hospitality, entertainment and recreation, and retail, to name a … Read more

2 Essential Metrics That Dictate Hiring Success

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Recruiting metrics are indispensable when it comes to successful data-driven hiring, allowing recruiters to optimize the hiring process and more effectively analyze talent. That being said, sifting through all of the metrics available will leave you with no time left for actual recruiting. We boiled down the two essential metrics that will dictate your hiring … Read more

4 Reasons It’s Hard to Hire IT Engineers

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Those who rely on engineering talent to achieve business goals have learned a hard truth in recent years: there’s a shortage of qualified engineering professionals in America. Making matters worse, finding engineers who specialize in IT is even harder. With so much demand and competition for talent, it’s no wonder roles like Software Engineer are … Read more