W-2 or 1099? What You Need to Know About Employees vs. Independent Contractors
We’re living in the era of the “gig economy.” Today more people than ever — over 30% of the U.S. workforce — work as independent contractors, temporary workers, consultants, and freelancers, and that number is only expected to grow. As an IT staffing firm, we’ve seen...
Does Company Culture Matter?
When I was younger, I used to think company culture was a frivolous marketing gimmick which HR departments would spend inordinate amounts of time and effort on. Like company sponsored events such as outdoor BBQs, Christmas parties, and other rah-rah events. Sure, I...
The Programming Language Obsession
It’s a good time to be a software developer. It’s a set of very in-demand skills which many companies and employers are offering top dollar for (as well as additional company perks), to attract the best and brightest talent. If you’re a software developer with at...
Are Coding Bootcamps Working?
I’ve been catching articles here and there lately about coding bootcamps. One article mentions that two major coding bootcamps have gone out of business. There have been quite a few other articles examining just how useful bootcamp instructors really are, and whether...
The Open Office Problem
Apple is almost ready with their giant new “spaceship” campus….you know, the one that looks like a giant flying saucer from the 1950s? It’s definitely an impressive looking building. Yet I came across this article, and it appears that some Apple employees are not big...