How to Hire Cloud Engineers in 2026: The Complete Staffing Guide

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Hiring a cloud engineer right now feels a lot like trying to buy a house in 2021. Everything moves fast, the good ones get snatched up before you blink, and you’re probably going to pay more than you planned. That’s the reality of the cloud engineering talent market in 2026, and it’s not slowing down … Read more

Your 2018 IT, Creative, and Engineering Salary Guide Has Arrived

KORE1 2017 Salary Guide — December edition

It’s no secret that finding and recruiting skilled talent in today’s market is often a difficult and lengthy process for even the most seasoned hiring manager. Multiple industries are grappling with stark talent shortages that leave roles open, hurt productivity, and negatively impact bottom lines. That is precisely why determining compensation levels that can capture … Read more

Here’s Your 2017 IT & Creative Salary Guide

Did you know 37% of IT professionals plan on searching for a new job this year? And 59% of those professionals say they’re underpaid. On the creative side, there are six open positions for every active candidate. The marketing and advertising industry is the second fastest growing sector in Inc. 5000 companies. Those are eye-opening … Read more

Is Compensation Enough to Retain Top IT Talent?

Is compensation enough to retain tech employees — workforce blog post on beyond-salary retention strategies for IT and engineering professionals

We’ve established that the salary conversation is essential when attracting and retaining top IT talent. But figuring out how much to pay tech professionals is just a fraction of the big picture. Even if you’ve done thorough research, using resources like our Southern California IT Salary Guide, to ensure your compensation packages meet or even … Read more