Author: Sheila Kloefkorn

For years, highly respected publications such as Forbes have encouraged business leaders to invest in pre-hire testing solutions. This comes as no surprise since utilizing skills testing for pre-employment screening offers many benefits. However, some business owners and stakeholders are hesitant to adopt skills testing because they do not know what these screening tools include. […]

Tens of thousands of businesses across the nation use MS Office products. This number will continue to rise, especially since Microsoft transitioned from a traditional product purchasing model and adopted a per-user subscription model. Businesses can now access Microsoft 365 products for only a few dollars per month per employee. This scalability makes Microsoft Office […]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 309,800 restaurant and food service manager jobs in the US in 2020. The BLS projects that the restaurant management sector will experience 15% growth by 2030, which will create 46,200 new positions. While this increase in demand is great for job seekers, it […]

As of 2022, over one million companies are using the Microsoft Office suite of solutions globally. Of these business users, nearly 880,000 of them are based in the United States. Microsoft Office is one of the most popular groups of software applications on the market, which is why seeing phrases like “proficient in Microsoft Office” […]

Did you know that hiring a single employee costs over $4,000 on average? This price means that you throw thousands down the drain every time you choose the wrong candidate. However, the costs associated with bad hires go far beyond recruiting and training expenses. According to Harvard research, toxic employees can ruin company culture, crush […]

With the average cost of a software development project ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, you need skilled software testers on your team. As you know, software testers play a vital role in the software development process. They are responsible for identifying potential bugs and ensuring that key product features work as designed. What you may […]

As you have undoubtedly experienced first-hand, the electrical engineering profession faces a worrisome talent shortage. Unfortunately, the impact of this shortage will likely be exacerbated as the demand for electrical engineers continues to grow. According to BLS data, there will be a yearly need for over 20,000 additional electrical and electronics engineers by 2030. While […]

Recent reports show that unsuccessful software projects accounted for approximately $260 billion in total losses in 2020 alone. This figure includes projects that are canceled before they are completed, as well as those that are “challenged.” Developers may challenge projects that are over budget. They may also scrap those submitted past set deadlines. While you […]

Are you interested in improving your hiring and screening practices so that you can zero in on top software test engineering applicants? Are you tired of spending thousands to recruit, hire, and train new employees, only to have them resign a few short months later? Need to alleviate the burden on your human resources staff […]

According to Indeed, hiring a new employee can easily cost thousands of dollars. The cost of finding and hiring new staff adds up quickly when you include job posting fees, background checks, onboarding, and training. With so much at stake, businesses must make wise hiring decisions. Unfortunately, far too many new hires do not succeed. […]

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for civil engineers is approximately 8% growth per year through 2030. This growth rate represents 25,300 new civil engineering jobs. However, many of these jobs are projected to go unfilled because there are not enough engineers to meet the growing demand. As a […]

Regardless of which industry you are in, the last two years have undoubtedly had a profound impact on how you hire and retain employees. Between The Great Resignation and the ongoing global talent shortage, it has become quite challenging to fill vacancies with qualified candidates. The stark realities of the modern talent ecosystem have prompted […]