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Four Areas to Focus for Hiring on in 2025 - Velocity Search Group
IT and cybersecurity are always evolving and advancing, which can pose a challenge for even the most experienced leaders when it comes to hiring. What can we expect in 2025 as we shape our hiring strategies? At Velocity Search Group, we know just how important it is to identify and retain top talent in mission-critical IT
4 Salary and Benefits Trends to Watch in 2025 - Velocity Search Group
It seems like we were just talking about 2024 trends, and now we’re already looking ahead to 2025! The new year is just a few months away, and it’s a perfect moment to take stock of what’s working and what might change when it comes to your organization’s salary and benefit plans. […]
The State of Noncompete Bans and What It Means - Velocity Search Group
After winding its way through the legal process, the FTC’s headline-grabbing noncompete ban is off the table – at least for now. Before it could go into effect in September, an August 20 ruling in federal court barred the FTC from enforcing the planned nationwide ban. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in […]
4 Questions People Are Asking About IT Career Tracks - Velocity Search Group
While some may job-hop to find “better” options, that trend is slowing down, and people are more interested in finding a stable job at a supportive company with a solid career ahead of them. For this reason, candidates at every level are increasingly focusing on questions about career development and career tracks […]
The Essential Skills to Look for When Hiring a Cybersecurity Professional - Velocity Search Group
As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies — and those technologies continue to evolve rapidly — the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. Cyber threats are evolving, and so must our approaches to defending against them. This includes incorporating a more proactive approach to cyber resilience, rather than focusing […]
Strategic Redeployment of Human Capital: Making the Most of Talent - Velocity Search Group
One of the certainties in IT and cybersecurity is that the field will always be changing. With that comes corresponding changes in job requirements, titles, and specialized skills. How can teams keep up with these rapid changes while avoiding rapid turnover and all the associated costs? That’s where strategic redeployment comes in: using the talent
A Skills-Centric Talent Strategy in Tech Today - Velocity Search Group
Today’s workforce is rapidly changing, along with the tools and technologies used to perform work across all industries. With the rise of AI and similar technologies, more employees – and companies – are attempting to set themselves apart by focusing on their unique skills, rather than just checking off boxes on a […]
4 Hiring and Salary Trends for Tech in 2024 - Velocity Search Group
If you thought 2023 was a year full of changes, just wait until 2024 kicks into full gear. The tech sector is gearing up for even more innovations, challenges, and changes in the year ahead, and having the right people on your team will make all the difference. Let’s take a look […]
When Tech Meets Tech: AI-Generated Resumes in IT Recruiting - Velocity Search Group
While the tech world embraces AI wholeheartedly, the recruiting side of the industry is already familiar with its pitfalls. Back in 2018, Amazon was forced to abandon an AI-powered resume screening tool because it was trained on data from an era where men dominated the tech industry, leading the tool to downgrade […]
Four Key Workforce Trends to Drive Success in IT & Cybersecurity - Velocity Search Group
Today’s IT and cybersecurity workforce continues to evolve rapidly, and at Velocity, we’re all about helping you stay on top of those trends. Saratoga, a workforce analytics and HR benchmarking product from PwC, has just released its “Top 4 Workforce Trends” based on its 2023 benchmarking survey results. As you develop your […]
State of the Economy Q4 - Velocity Search Group
As we head into the home stretch of 2023, it’s a great team to look back at the year so far and look forward to upcoming trends. It’s been something of a roller coaster ride for many people and companies, at least economically speaking, but signs are pointing towards more stability to come. Here are
Ensuring Employee Well-Being: World Mental Health Day 2023 - Velocity Search Group
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, spotlighting efforts to address and improve all aspects of mental health and well-being. It’s the perfect opportunity to consider how your organization invests in your employees’ mental health – and where you could improve even more.
Retention in Tech: When Loving the Job Isn’t Enough - Velocity Search Group
In recent months, the focus in employment overall has shifted. Where companies across sectors were focused on recruiting previously, they’re now putting more emphasis on talent retention. This is especially true in the tech sector, where fast-moving ideas meet fast-moving people. In today’s shifting landscape, one thing is becoming clear: for many tech employees, enjoying
IT Certifications and What They Mean - Velocity Search Group
Hiring for IT and cybersecurity roles doesn’t just involve looking at resumes, degrees, and past job titles. It also requires taking a closer look at candidates’ specific skills and certifications to see if their technical abilities align with the core functions of the job. That’s where certifications are so important. Understanding the […]
Four Key Components of Today's Cybersecurity Strategy - Velocity Search Group
Transparency and effectiveness in cybersecurity aren’t just a “plus” for a company anymore – it’s a “must.” As reported by the MIT Sloan School of Management, updated rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission now require companies to maintain adequate cybersecurity controls and to appropriately disclose any cyber-related risks and incidents. MIT […]
Hiring Prompt Engineers to Manage the AI Revolution - Velocity Search Group
TIME called prompt engineering “one of the hottest tech jobs” as AI language models like ChatGPT are trending big. A prompt engineer’s job is to write prompts and “feed” them into AI models in order to more effectively train the models to produce useful, accurate output. It’s about figuring out what the […]
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Organization Safe - Velocity Search Group
ChatGPT has gone far beyond just being something “fun”. The popular AI chatbot is growing its presence and its modeling abilities, and with that technology comes enormous risks. It’s more important than ever for cybersecurity professionals to be aware of some of the most common ways AI can be used to wreak […]
Challenges for Moms Working in IT and How to Address Them - Velocity Search Group
More women are entering the IT field every day, including many working moms who are taking their careers to new heights. The talent pool of working mothers is full of excellent workers and exciting potential leaders, but they also are facing significant hurdles along the way. If your firm is looking to […]
When Does It Make Sense to Hire an IT Consultant? - Velocity Search Group
As the world of IT and cybersecurity continues to grow and change at a rapid pace, it’s important to have the human expertise to keep pace. While companies are focusing on recruiting and retaining skilled employees with the necessary qualifications, it’s not always in a company’s best interest to try to create […]
Priorities for Women in Tech in 2023 - Velocity Search Group
Worker priorities have been changing rapidly over the last few years, and it’s become particularly evident in the already fast-moving tech, IT, and cybersecurity sector. This goes double for women in the field, who have been facing unique challenges as they pursue better representation and career advancement. To continue attracting and retaining […]
How Topgrading Can Improve Pay Structures in IT - Velocity Search Group
The IT and cybersecurity field is growing fast, and top talent has plenty of offers to choose from. With this kind of competition, it’s important for every organization to take the time to evaluate their hiring and retention practices to ensure that they’re doing everything possible to truly build top-performing teams. One […]
The Psychology of Individual Purpose – and How It Fits into Recruiting - Velocity Search Group
The IT and cybersecurity labor market is more competitive than ever, requiring a new perspective on work itself. More and more, employees are looking for roles that align with their personal goals and sense of purpose, rather than just a paycheck and a particular job title. Recruiters looking to succeed in this […]
2023 Hiring and Workplace Trends - Velocity Search Group
2023 is just around the corner – so what workplace trends should we be prepared for? Indeed and Glassdoor have just released their annual Hiring and Workplace Trends Report, featuring smart insights on the future of work. This year’s report focuses on how a handful of recent shifts are likely to continue […]
Five Insights to Help Shape Hybrid Work in 2023 - Velocity Search Group
The IT, cybersecurity, and tech world has been a vanguard of remote and hybrid work in the past. Now, the rest of the working world is catching up – and that means tech teams will need to be even more competitive to stay ahead of the curve. For the latest insights on […]
Why Even Santa Could Use an Expert Recruiter - Velocity Search Group
The holiday season is looking a little less holly-jolly this year. We’ve seen plenty of hiring woes over the last few years, but the latest industry to be hit by worker shortages is especially disappointing: there’s an official Santa shortage! Mitch Allen, the founder and “head elf” of HireSanta.com, revealed to Entrepreneur […]
7 Highest Paying Cybersecurity Careers And Where To Find Them - Velocity Search Group
The good news is, according to the 2021 Cybersecurity Workforce Study (ISC), the cybersecurity workforce should increase to 65% to effectively defend an organization's valuable digital assets. If you want to be a part of this emerging industry, let us help you explore all available career paths.
Report: Salary.com Survey Shows Planned Budget Increases and More - Velocity Search Group
Salary budgets are set to increase in 2023, but it’s not the only financial development on the horizon for the new year. Thanks to some new research, we have some insights on the overall state of salary budgets for 2023. According to Salary.com’s Annual National Salary Budget Survey, the “standard” 3% annual […]
Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Catching Businesses Off Guard
Cybercriminals aren’t just people hiding in their basements, hacking away at your networks and devices. In fact, that term covers a wide variety of professionals with "business" skills, including those who teach and recruit, handle money laundering, and offer escrow services.
Top Cybersecurity Pros Embrace Professional Development - Velocity Search Group
Employment opportunities in the field of cybersecurity are on the rise worldwide. However, the lack of qualified staff calls for investment in the professional development of those interested in this unique but lucrative career path.The best way to approach professional development in cybersecurity is through diversity in educational background and job experience. Employers seek employees who do not have traditional backgrounds in information technology (IT) and are willing to learn the necessary technical skills and prepare for careers in cybersecurity.Critical thinking, analytical thinking, the ability to work independently or in a team, and problem-solving are some non-technical skills that employers are seeking in candidates for cybersecurity positions.However, companies need reassurance that the candidate they intend to hire will be successful and worth the investment.To resolve this concern, (ISC)2 has developed a certification for novices in cybersecurity called (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity. About 10,000 people globally have signed up, and minority organizations in the US are interested in adopting it to help build their client base. The program is top-rated in the UK as well.