Tag: tech skills

Tech Layoffs May Offer Opportunities for Other Employers

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 23, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Feb 23, 2024

In recent months, the tech industry has faced a significant upheaval, marked by a series of high-profile layoffs from leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon. These layoffs, affecting thousands of skilled professionals, have not only unsettled the tech sector but also sparked a broader conversation about the future of work in an increasingly […]

Addressing Emerging Skills Gaps in a Tight Labor Market

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 28, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Feb 28, 2023

While fears of a 2023 recession linger, the American economy continues to hum along, and that includes the tight labor market that has left companies around the country struggling to find enough qualified workers to keep their operations running. That adjective “qualified” is an important one. It’s not necessarily the case that companies can’t find […]