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4 Reasons It’s Hard to Hire IT Engineers

June 26, 2017 in Engineering, IT Hiring

 

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 […]

 

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The Biggest Challenges Facing Creative and Digital Hiring in 2017

May 31, 2017 in Creative Hiring

 

As the rise of new technology and societal trends continue to change the world, entire industries are being reshaped at rapid speeds. For those hiring digital and creative talent, the changes have been profound and require adaptation. Job responsibilities are shifting, while brand new roles that were never heard of five years ago are exploding […]

 

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Implementing Staffing Strategies That Work

May 16, 2017 in Creative Hiring

 

The Company: A reputable ad agency in Las Vegas Recently, KORE1 had the opportunity to work with a well-known ad agency in the Las Vegas area. Founded in 2001 by native and long-term Nevadans, their creative, savvy, and insightful team was built from the ground up. The agency’s talent and strengths garnered many awards, and […]

 

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How Increasing IT Salaries Impact Budgets and Hiring

April 25, 2017 in IT Hiring, IT Salary

 

The trend of rising IT salaries has picked up so much pace that many organizations now accept it as a cost of doing business. But what is that cost? The allure of higher salaries is a major factor driving tech pros to new jobs, and subsequently has employers across the U.S. expecting to raise salary […]

 

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What Drives Tech Pros to New Jobs?

April 11, 2017 in IT Hiring

 

There has never been a better time to be a skilled worker in the tech field. A high number of job openings and low amount of available talent has created a frenzy of demand, and competition, for hiring IT professionals. This is a problem for employers, with hiring and retaining staff being a top challenge […]

 

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8 of the Highest Paying Tech Jobs in 2017

March 27, 2017 in IT Hiring, IT Salary

 

When it comes to rising IT compensation, a perfect storm has quickly crossed the country and changed tech landscapes everywhere. The national IT unemployment rate sits at 2.8%, setting the stage for a shortage of tech workers. In Chicago, there’s been a 34.9% increase in tech positions since 2010, which indicates healthy demand. Meanwhile, in […]

 

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The Most In-Demand Creative Jobs for 2017

March 13, 2017 in Creative Hiring

 

The digital revolution and continued advancement of new technology has fueled job growth in many areas, including in the creative industry. In particular, the digital media sector has driven a strong demand for creative roles required in producing modern advertisements, experiences, and products. With mobile usage skyrocketing and digital media agencies enjoying growth that outpaces […]

 

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Getting to the KORE with Tom Kenaley

February 28, 2017 in Getting To The KORE

 

Name: Tom Kenaley Title: Senior Partner and Vice President Email Address: tomk@kore1.com College/University: San Diego State University-California State University Tom joined KORE1 in the fall of 2011 and quickly became a key member of the management team.  His work ethic and his client relationship skills have allowed KORE1 to forge deep relationships with very large enterprise clients.  In […]

 

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Women in Technology: Resources for Building the Future

February 21, 2017 in IT Hiring

 

Despite the unprecedented growth of the IT industry, the diversity of its workforce has remained relatively unchanged. Only 25% of U.S. IT workers are female, emphasizing the fact that women are still underrepresented in the field. In order to move toward a more inclusive future, it’s important to take a look at the underpinnings of […]

 

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