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Are Tech Layoffs a Thing of the Past? A Glimmer of Hope in 2024
Tech layoffs have been a significant concern in recent years, and 2024 is no exception. However, despite some ongoing challenges, there are promising signs that the tech industry is stabilizing and adapting to new opportunities. And opportunities for great candidates continue to abound. Here's a look at the current state of the tech industry and the bright spots emerging in the job market.
Accounting Job Market and Salary Trends in 2024
The accounting and finance industry is experiencing a period of robust growth, driven by a strong job market and rising salaries.
Why Millennials Are Avoiding the Construction Industry (And Why They Shouldn’t Be)
Construction demand is growing, however, the industry is finding it hard to fill job openings. According to AGC (The Associated General Contractors), seventy percent of contractors are having a hard time finding qualified construction force workers.
Tax Accountant Salaries Edge Higher as Demand Continues
Tax accountant salaries are soaring, and that’s making potential job candidates take notice. Current compensation trends for the highly sought-after skills in tax accounting, even for novices, offer lucrative opportunities to those interested in various accounting roles. That hasn’t always been the case, however.
Why A Counter-Offer From Your Old Company Is A Bad Idea
Congratulations on landing a great job! But now that you have given your resignation to your employer, they are fighting to retain you by offering a better salary package. So, [...]
What Sets Top Engineers Apart from Others?
When you are hiring to fill an engineering position, it is understandable and key to hiring the best person for the role. The following are the traits that set the [...]
Labor Shortages in Construction Presents Opportunity
According to Policy Advice, there were over 10.2 million construction workers in 2020. This number went up from the previous year’s 7 million. This all sounds promising for an industry [...]
Why Are Salaries Going Through the Roof in Accounting and Finance?
The Accounting and Finance industries continue to see salary peaks increase. According to Career Advancers, 2018 was one of the most vital years yet, and in cities like St. Louis, [...]
Increase Innovation and Growth Using These Tips
When appropriately utilized, innovation and growth go hand-in-hand. According to Forbes, some of the most efficient innovations are also cheap to execute, initiating growth from the start. However, this isn’t [...]
How Engineers Think About Problems
Take a look around you. Almost every human and technological advancement is directly tied to engineering. Your house, smartphone, car, everything you can think of is engineered. Before these innovations [...]
How to Solve Issues with Remote Working Employees
Remote working is much more common than before and is here to stay. Communication technology such as Zoom, Slack, and Teams have become commonplace in the workplace, and many of [...]
How Building Information Modeling (BIM) Is Changing Construction
How Building Information Modeling (BIM) Is Changing Construction Those working in construction planning and design are increasingly using building information modeling (BIM) together with CAD (computer-aided design). This offers a [...]
How to Transition from IT Project Management to a Non-Technical Field
Whether you're looking to move away from IT projects' technical intricacies or are open to other business opportunities, transitioning from project management in a technical field to a non-technical one [...]
How to Do Performance Reviews Remotely
Performance reviews are crucial for any job, whether in the construction industry, engineering, or accounting and finance. Reviews help your employees learn which areas they need to improve in. These [...]
How Top Managers Motivate
Managers are always challenged to get more production out of the people they lead. Something that separates strong leaders from average ones is that they know how to convince people [...]
Multi-Family Household Construction Drives Up Demand
One interesting trend that we continue to follow is the rising demand for multifamily construction that appears to be emerging in low density markets. Apartment construction in suburbs and exurbs [...]
How to Answer this Tricky Interview Question
When you are interviewing for a job in accounting or finance, eventually the hiring manager will say something like: “Tell me about yourself.” The openness of this question can sometimes [...]
How to Be a Better Listener
In IT, being an active listener is extremely important. You need to be able to listen to your client or manager explain a network or technical problem that they need [...]
Keys to Foster Innovation in Engineering
One of the keys to success in engineering is innovation. Software engineers are expected to be innovative but creating an energetic environment that spurs creativity and fosters innovation is harder [...]
Good Construction Leadership: How to Effectively Lead Your Team
As the leader of a construction team, it’s your responsibility to motivate the team, optimize each employee’s talents, and maximize productivity. Most people don’t respond well to bosses who order [...]
The Importance of Feedback in Finance and How to Be Open to Receiving It
Most people in leadership positions know the importance of receiving feedback in having a successful accounting career. They understand that part of their job as a leader is to provide [...]
Excel in Information Technology Careers: Develop a Personal Brand
Some companies discourage their employees from creating a personal brand for themselves on social media. They worry that the personal brand they put out will conflict with the brand of [...]
Diversity in Engineering: An Essential Aspect for Growth
Diversity is one of the keys to a successful engineering team. Diversity is important because businesses that have a range of talent are proven to be more creative and productive. [...]
Keeping Your Construction Team Engaged
Maintaining employee engagement is one of the biggest challenges a construction firm faces. If your construction team is highly engaged, they will be more productive and less likely to quit. [...]
Growing Your Accounting Firm: Tips from the Experts
Do you want to grow your accounting firm? Many tried and true business strategies have lost their effectiveness in recent years because the accounting industry has changed so rapidly. We’ve [...]
4 Signs You Should Work in an Information Technology Career
If you’ve considered working in the Information Technology (IT) field, then you probably already know that it’s a promising career path that offers excitement as well as stability and job [...]
Advancements in Robotics: Exciting Advancements in Engineering
Software engineers and architects are in demand, partly due to the growing popularity of robotics technology. From car factories to distribution warehouses, deployment of robotic applications is expected to increase [...]
Construction Drivers: E-commerce Stimulates Warehouse Development
There are a number of trends driving commercial construction in 2019. E-commerce is one of the movements that continues to significantly impact our industry as it grows in popularity. In [...]
From AI to the Cloud: Top Technology Trends in Accounting and Finance
Like many industries right now, technology is transforming accounting and finance. The industry is becoming more automated and services are being streamlined. Overall, the goal of the technological evolution is [...]
Top Skills to Have in IT for Job Seekers
Are you interested in a career in IT? A job in IT comes with many benefits. You’ll get to work in a diverse industry with many opportunities for career growth, [...]
Software Development Trends
Now that we are halfway through 2019, we can clearly see the software development trends that are dominating the year. These trends will greatly affect businesses and engineering companies. Software [...]
What Are You Doing to Retain Construction Talent in the Current Labor Shortage?
Construction companies are seeing the benefits of a thriving economy. The U.S. has experienced ten years of growth in construction. Yet, major construction firms are going to see their growth [...]
Diversity in Finance and Accounting
The employment market for the financial services industry is becoming increasingly competitive. To attract and retain the best talent, you need to appeal to a diverse range of candidates. Many [...]
Gen Z in Tech: Why You Need to Adjust Your Hiring Strategy
There is much said about millennials in the workplace, but companies also need to start thinking about Generation Z—those born after 1996. This is especially true in the tech field [...]
Top 4 Mistakes Companies Make When Hiring Engineering Talent
It’s not uncommon for a bad hire to slip through the hiring process from time to time. Although there are plenty of red flags to look out for, sometimes they [...]
4 Embarrassing Interview Mistakes You Better Not Make
Selling yourself to a new construction firm can be a nerve-wracking experience. There are those times when you might believe that you aced an interview, except you really didn’t, and [...]
The Best Kept Secrets about Employee Retention
Most people want a job that challenges them, keeps them engaged, and gives them a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Yet, the majority of jobs out there don’t provide people [...]
How to Get Hired in Engineering
A career in engineering allows you to use your creativity and analytical skills to find practical solutions to real world problems. Engineering is also one of the fastest growing industries [...]
4 Best Blogs and Podcasts to Follow If You Are in Construction
The construction industry is always adapting new technology and procedures. Keeping up with all of these innovative changes involves using all the tools and resources you have at your disposal, [...]
Dayton Area Now Ranks Second in the US for Economic Development
The Dayton-Kettering area in Ohio has ranked in the top ten for economic development for metropolitans of its size the past twelve years. Now, it has managed to move into [...]
How to Succeed in the IT Industry
Artificial intelligence, big data, and wearable technology are some of the latest trends that are expected to significantly impact the IT industry in the foreseeable future. Some of the fastest [...]
3 Industry Websites You Need to Follow if You’re in Engineering
Success in any profession includes consistent learning, networking, and open-mindedness. It’s far easier to stay connected with others in your industry today than it was in the past with social [...]
How to Get Hired in the Construction Industry
Regardless of the industry, if you want to get hired for your dream job, it’s as much about doing well in your current position as it is about putting your [...]
Top Reasons People Succeed in Accounting and Finance
The accounting and finance industries continue to evolve from the days when the main focus for candidates was on good math skills. Even though traditional accounting knowledge is still a [...]
Tips on How to Get Hired in the IT Industry
If you want to land a great job in the IT industry, then a good place to start is by thinking about what you want in an opportunity. For instance, [...]
7 Accounting and Finance Blogs and Podcasts You Need to Follow
Your overall understanding of the accounting and finance industry can be the key to successful networking, expanding your client list, or even receiving great job offers. Yet, it’s not always [...]
Key Reasons People Succeed in the Construction Industry
The construction industry offers many exciting career opportunities. There is a high demand for construction talent right now, but this doesn’t mean that success is guaranteed. So, what characteristics do [...]
7 Best IT Industry Blogs and Podcasts You Need to Follow
There are many excellent blogs and podcasts out there devoted to IT and technology. They can help you stay on top of the latest trends and insights in the IT [...]
Top Reasons People Succeed in the Engineering Industry
The engineering industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Engineering jobs allow you to be creative, solve problems, and possibly even change the world. But having the right credentials isn’t enough [...]
How to Win the Best Talent in a Talent Shortage
For the past decade, engineering jobs have been some of the hardest positions to fill. In some fields, the problem is quantity. With engineering, it is about quality. There is [...]
3 Signs You Need Help with Recruiting
The hiring process can be challenging whether you’re hiring for a multimillion-dollar company or for a small mom and pop business. You not only have to attract the right talent, [...]
How to Get Hired in the Accounting and Finance Industry
The finance industry is full of exciting opportunities. Accounting and finance affect all aspects of business, commerce, and the economy. This means it is always going to be relevant and [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore These Interview Questions
Hiring is always an important decision. Employees are an investment in your company. Choosing the right talent can help your business grow and further. But you don’t want to end [...]
3 Savvy Ways to Spend Your Training Budget
Training initiatives are essential in construction as it allows you to keep your talent at the top of their game. Technology and other standards change so quickly that without proper [...]
Why Work with Us? Our Unique Recruiting Process
Finding candidates to fill a vacancy is easy but finding high-performing candidates who will thrive and work well with your other team members is a much more complex task. Working [...]
Construction Market: Skilled Workers in Demand
Although the construction industry in the US has been booming for a while, skilled workers are still in high demand. According to the department of labor, there were 273,000 construction [...]
What are the Areas of Growth in the Technology Market?
There are always new types of technology emerging which can transform the way we do things. From automotive and finance to the healthcare and e-commerce industries, software engineers are tasked [...]
Millennials in Technology: Changing Dynamics in the Workplace
The current surge of millennials into the workforce continues to affect the dynamics in the tech market in a variety of different ways. Some leaders are finding it challenging to [...]
Why Should Companies Engage with a Recruiting Firm?
In the tech and construction fields, the market is very competitive. Finding the perfect employee is harder than it has ever been. You need every advantage that you can create [...]
This Job is Toxic! How to Know When It Is Time to Leave
No matter how bad a job might be, many people are reluctant to quit their job. As long as they have a sense of security, they will often try to [...]
Counteroffers: Avoid Them Like the Plague
Resigning from a job is often easier said than done, even when you are suffering from being burned out, and have already found an opportunity that fits you better. It’s [...]
Rewards of Working in the Tech Field
Technology has quickly become one of the most exciting professions in which to work. The industry is evolving quickly and has seemingly limitless opportunities around the world. There’s a consistent [...]
Making the Transition: Establish a Solid Onboarding Process
The onboarding process involves bringing new employees into the team and helping them become full members. Onboarding gives new talent the tools they need to integrate themselves into the company’s [...]
Tips for Getting Along and Being a Team Player at Work
Being a team player and getting along with your colleagues are essential skills when working for a construction firm. Building trust and communication will help you to be more productive [...]
Trends in the Technology Employment Market
The employment market has been kind to people in the technology field this year. We have seen increasing wages and benefits and growing demand for IT jobs. Here are some [...]
How to Keep Great Employees Once You Land Them
Technology is one of the most competitive fields right now. This means it is easy for employees to find other job opportunities if they so choose. If they are unsatisfied [...]
RHA wins DBJ “Best Places to Work” Award
Work Hard, Play Hard Russ Hadick & Associates is excited to announce that for the second year in a row we were nominated for the Dayton Business Journal – [...]
Being Competitive in a Slow Job Market
How To Be Competitive in a Slow Job Market Manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing with the speed and mass production of the Asian market. Hiring for U.S. companies [...]
New Year, New Job
Are you where you wanted to be in your career at this point? Do you have a plan to get where you want to be? People who climb the ladder [...]
Your Resume Gets You the Interview; Your Interview Gets You the Job
Your Resume Gets You the Interview; Your Interview Gets You the Job When an employer sends out a job posting they have considered their needs and put together a list [...]
Banking Careers Offer Excellent Prospects
Entry Level to Executive Banking Jobs The banking industry offers a wide variety of career tracks if you are interested in working with numbers and enjoy customer service. Despite the [...]
Programming Trends Change
Programming Trends Change – Keep Your Job Skills Up To Date Technology is always advancing and business needs change, and therefore, programming languages evolve over time and new ones emerge [...]
Engineering Salaries and Getting the Job
The Best Engineering Salaries The job market is wide open for engineering majors, especially if you are specialized in the fields of petroleum engineering or computer science. The National Association [...]
Leveraging Your Career
Industry Survey Are you happy in your career? Recent studies suggest that you are probably not. Results from a recent Gallup poll (“U.S. Workers Least Happy with Their Work Stress [...]
Applying to Job Postings in Today’s Market
In today’s market employers are flooded with job seekers who could potentially fit a job, yet employer’s requirements are so stringent and so specific that many bemoan the lack of [...]
