Talent is exploring beyond the coastal superstar tech cities and setting down in rising tech hubs such as Atlanta, Miami, St. Louis, Kansas City, Austin and Dallas, all of which experienced growth in their share of tech jobs over the last few years. Post-pandemic, cities with the strongest tech influence saw a slow-down in their […]
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CSR is much more than an acronym
It’s the season of giving, and while we initiate heightened times of giving throughout the year, many organizations make ‘giving’ a long-term staple through their Corporate Social Responsibility endeavors. The term Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, is often equated with “doing good” for the surrounding community where companies champion their charitable and community-interest efforts as […]
Post-layoffs: A checklist for next steps
Layoffs, a word with such a negative connotation for employees in all industries, has dominated our news cycle for the tech sector. As we near the end of 2022, tallies estimate that nearly 90,000 workers have been let go in the U.S. from tech companies such as Twitter, Lyft, Meta and many more. Analysts attribute […]
Point-of-View: The Candidate Experience
We emerged from a global pandemic that saw a tech job market on the upswing. Seemingly to be in the clear, the tech job market is facing uncertainty and both companies and tech professionals are caught up in the midst of it, layoffs looming. Yet the job data tells a different story, illustrating high demand […]
Career Change or First Job: Women in Tech and Engineering Recruiting
Today, the role of a recruiter is versatile, with the opportunity to learn about different industries, build a vast network, and have their hand in making a difference in someone’s life. For women, in particular, a role associated with career development, client services and talent acquisition is attainable through recruiting. And women may already be […]
Matlen Silver Names First Female C-Suite Executive as Chief Operating Officer
The IT staffing and technology solutions firm announces long-time Matlen Silver executive Michele Beilman will be stepping into the COO role October 12, 2022 – Matlen Silver is pleased to announce the promotion of Michele Beilman to Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In this role, Michele Beilman will be overseeing daily operations and administration for Matlen’s […]
Matlen Silver Named on SIA’s 2022 List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms
Press Release SIA’s Annual List Recognizes US Staffing Firms That Achieved Significant Organic Growth Over Five Years October 4, 2022 (New Jersey) – Matlen Silver announced it has been named to the 2022 List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms. Published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions – the list […]
Making a difference with the best job descriptions
Well-written job descriptions go beyond outlining a position’s responsibilities and including a specific job title. Most job descriptions include these features, but the ones that attract the best applicants will be unbiased, inclusive and ensure diversity. Furthermore, when candidates are searching for the best possible jobs, their first impression of the company is the job […]
Time Management Tips for Recruiters: Focus on Work and Your Well-being
Recruiters are masters at managing a heavy workload amid seeking talent in a competitive field like technology. And they know the trick to recruiting the best talent out there is serious time management skills, both on the job and off. According to Forbes, “Implementing time management techniques can help you catch your breath and make […]
Recruiting Gen Z Candidates: How to Speak Gen Z
(By Laura Vallina) With tech companies facing a hiring crisis, let us dive in to see where companies can develop strategies for recruiting Gen Z candidates and what staffing providers can do to help. With the current unemployment rate for tech workers at 1.7 percent compared to 4 percent in the general economy, Gen Z […]
