By Paula Bernier The recently published Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation report indicates that 79,300 IT services jobs were created in 2016. That made it the leading gainer in the tech sector, according to CompTIA, which recently issued an analysis of the report. “Employment in other information services, including search portals, expanded by 2,400 […]
Labor Department Sues Oracle
By Paula Bernier The Labor Department is suing Oracle, saying the Silicon Valley giant has been paying white men more than others in the same positions. The department also alleges that Oracle favors Asians in its recruitment and hiring practices for technical jobs. That’s a problem for Oracle, as Arstechnica reports, because the company does […]
Who’s Funding Female Tech Startups
By Paula Bernier A new report from Business Insider talks about how sisters are doing it for themselves. In what serves as a nice counterpoint to recent discussions about the underrepresentation of women in tech, this article highlights female startup success stories. It also details what venture capitalists are helping these women get their businesses […]
U.S. Job Optimism at New High
By Paula Bernier Americans are optimistic about the availability of good jobs in this nation. In fact, 50 percent of us believe now is a good time to find a quality position. That positive outlook this month hit the highest level it’s seen in more than 15 years, according to Gallup. The January poll result […]
Report Highlights Top Paid Tech Women
By Paula Bernier We’re hearing a lot lately about how women are underrepresented and underpaid in the tech industry. And while there’s little doubt that is the truth, the fact remains that an elite group of women in tech are making some very nice dough. In fact, a May report by The Huffington Post says […]
SWAG Comments on Female Underrepresentation in Tech
By Paula Bernier We’ve heard it before, and we’ll hear it again: Women are under represented in tech at all levels. Many sources indicate that the reason for that is a mix of nature (in this case, the nature of the male-dominated workforce and management) and nurture (how women are raised, how they perceive themselves, […]
CompTIA Expands Training with AITP Buy
By Paula Bernier CompTIA today announced plans to launch its first IT professional organization. At the same time, it revealed it has acquired the Association of Information Technology Professionals to move the effort forward. Technology Marketing Corp. did an interview with Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president of industry relations for CompTIA, to learn more. What […]
Gallup: Strengths-Based Culture is a Winning One
By Paula Bernier Hiring and promoting based on candidates’ and employees’ strengths is the best way to go. It’s far more effective and satisfying for both employer and employee. That should come as no surprise. But Gallup in this Jan. 3 article helps explain why this approach is important, and how to implement a strengths-based […]
Women, Minority Lawyers Make Small Gains
By Paula Bernier Women and minorities are making small and slow gains at major American law firms, according the National Association for Law Placement. In 2016 women made up 22.13 percent law firm partners at major U.S. firms. That number was 21.46 percent in 2015. Meanwhile, women occupied about 45 percent of major law firm […]
Research Indicates Older Workers Highly Productive
By Paula Bernier I turned 51 this month. And I am ok with that. It sure beats the alternative. But perhaps I should keep that (and any stray gray hairs) under my hat. I say this because I’m constantly reminded our culture’s out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new mentality. And I’m not just talking about the images we see […]