IT Staffing Industry News & Articles

Everyone has that one coworker they just don’t click with. And it’s fine, you’re polite to them and suck up your negative feelings when you have to work closely together, and avoid the person when you don’t. However, when that one coworker is your boss it’s a whole different story. Unfortunately, disliking your boss is fairly common. If you’re in this situation,[…]

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Most people think of self-care as something you do off the clock, things like going to a yoga class, reading a good book, taking a walk, etc. But, self-care at work is a different story as there’s no time or place for self-care there. Right? Not so fast. While self-care definitely has a physical component, at its simplest self-care is about connecting[…]

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Great job descriptions are incredibly hard to write. You need to filter out the people without the skill set or experience to do the job—but not set the bar so high that qualified candidates don’t apply. You must make your company sound appealing and the role seem like a great opportunity, without giving potential hires unrealistic expectations. You need to[…]

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If you’ve ever hired someone, you’ve also probably sent out a rejection letter. A rejection letter lets job candidates know you’ve decided to hire someone else. It’s not fun to read or write, but it’s a necessary courtesy and also provides valuable feedback to candidates. Does everyone get a rejection letter? In an ideal world, you’d send a rejection letter to everyone[…]

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Recently, Signature Consultants' Founder and CEO, Dr. Jay Cohen, was named Board of Directors President for TechServe Alliance, the premier national trade association representing IT and engineering consultants, staffing firms, clients and suppliers. Dr. Cohen took office as part of the 2018 TechServe Alliance Annual Conference opening program on November 8, 2018. Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance, introduced Dr. Cohen[…]

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Working your way out of a job might sound like a bad thing: after all, at the end, you don’t have a job. But that’s far from the case. Anyone who’s effective and skilled enough to work themselves out of their current position is highly valuable to their company, meaning they’re generously rewarded with a promotion. So, how do you land yourself[…]

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Every day, your employees will face decisions both big and small. A customer asks for their money back two days past the one-month refund period. Does your customer support specialist grant the request? An engineering deadline has come and passed. Does your tech lead decide to release the product even though they’re not confident about its performance? A manager is[…]

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One morning, your boss calls you into her office. Your heart starts racing a little faster—she looks serious. Are you about to get fired? “I have some news,” she says. Then her face breaks into a smile. “Congratulations, you’re getting a promotion!” Spontaneous promotions are awesome, but let’s be realistic. Most of the time, you know one is coming, either because you’ve[…]

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Every year, the St. Louis Business Journal ranks the largest firms in the St. Louis area according to business categories. This year, Signature Consultants is proud to have been positioned among the area’s top 25 largest information technology firms. “It’s an honor to be included among St. Louis’ most prominent local businesses,” explains Josh Bahr, Managing Director of the St. Louis[…]

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Becoming a mentor can seem daunting for many reasons. You may find yourself asking—Am I in the right position to mentor someone else? What if I give them the wrong advice? What if we don’t forge a connection? Don’t let these exaggerated fears stop you. Mentors come in all different ages and experience levels. The knowledge that you have is valuable[…]

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