brightlink IP Atlanta, GA www.brightlink.com Grade: A Summary: Located in up and coming tech hub, Atlanta. Over 10 medical plans. Solid longevity, brand new 2,300 square foot gym with great views of the city, lounges have huge TVs and holiday parties at the W. Intro: We believe that candidates choose to work at Brightlink for a variety […]
BlueCat Networks
BlueCat Networks Toronto, ON Canada www.bluecatnetworks.com Grade: A Summary: Solid work life balance, focus on internal hiring, tuition assistance, perks fun, solid collaboration tools, free drinks, in-house chef and thank you trip to Antigua. Intro: When a new hire reaches 60 days, we conduct a new hire check in. During this check in, we ask them what […]
AARP
AARP Washington, DC www.aarp.org Grade: A- Summary: Stable organization, potential for leadership development training, solid community service record and advancement opportunities. Intro: AARP is known for supporting our nearly 38 million members turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthening communities, and fighting for the issues that matter most to families. Everyone knows someone in the […]
We Want to Hear Your Inspiring Stories
By Paula Bernier What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World. That’s the title of a terrific album (I think anyway) by The Decemberists. And it pretty much sums up both the world in general and the workplace in particular. We hear a lot (but apparently not enough) about sexism and racism in the workplace, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agnity Global, Inc.
AGNITY Global, Inc. Fremont, CA www.agnityglobal.com Grade: A+ Summary: A great tech culture which shows the value placed on workers from training to empowerment, excellent corporate vision communications, perks and solid worker communications. Intro: The value proposition for working at the company has to do with getting to work in environments such as hospitals and Tier 1 […]
CENTRI
CENTRI Seattle, WA www.centritechnology.com Grade: A Summary: Work in the heart of Seattle in its tallest building and benefit from strong corporate vision, a dynamic startup environment and a place where your contribution is valued. Intro: Candidates choose CENTRI because of the following reasons: Ability to make an immediate impact on our success and growth. Build exciting, […]
ClearSlide
ClearSlide San Francisco, CA www.clearslide.com Grade: A+ Summary: Join a company built to last, growing at a steady pace while offering solid benefits, above-average medical, standing-desks, amazing training and other competitive amenities. Intro: Candidates choose ClearSlide because we have an amazing, fast-growing company that has a broad vision to transform the business of selling. As the leading […]