In our latest Oregon Market Trends Report for the first quarter of 2023, we explore and analyze the job postings, hiring strategies, salaries, and reports YOY, we see continued demand for top tech talent despite layoffs in other departments. Information Technology...
Why join the Tech Connect Series? ProFocus Technology is excited to present our Tech Connect Series, an exclusive opportunity for tech professionals to connect and engage with their peers. Our events are invite-only, with a strict no vendors and no sales pitch policy,...
Finding a job can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Job seekers often spend hours searching for openings, crafting resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. In today’s job market, it can be difficult to stand out from the competition. That’s...
In this blog post, we’ll discuss why companies use a tech staffing agency to hire tech talent and how it benefits both the hiring manager and the candidate. Why Use a Tech Staffing Agency? Finding the right tech talent for your company can be a time-consuming...
In our latest Oregon Market Trends Report for the first quarter of 2022, we explore the sharp increase in job postings that the local tech industry is experiencing. With employers posting 412,000 new job openings nationally for core tech occupations in March 2022,...
ProFocus Opens a Branch in Utah! We’re excited to announce that ProFocus is opening an office in Salt Lake City! Over the years, ProFocus has had the pleasure of building substantial relationships throughout the Silicon Slopes market. As our clients continue to grow...
From uncertainty about the return to offices to IT wage pressure, working in tech during the pandemic brings new sets of challenges. And yet, our mid-year pulse report shows us that the tech industry is adaptable and full of opportunity. We know, because Portland tech...
A recent Trends Report by ITR Economics predicts a slow build for commodity prices, GDP and interest rates. As more states and countries around the world begin to rollout plans for re-opening, this study predicts a slow build for US GDP, commodity prices, and interest...
In April our team sat down for a virtual leaders lunch with a handful of HR leaders from tech companies across the Portland area. Their experiences managing and navigating their companies through this pandemic showed that the biggest struggles are with morale and...
In April of 2020, ProFocus hosted a discussion of Portland-based technology leaders. This was a roundtable discussion on the topic of managing tech teams during a global pandemic. John Boone, the President of ProFocus Technology, moderated the discussion. The leaders...
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to ramp up, businesses around the world are preparing to grapple with the short and long-term impacts. While the full economic effects of the coronavirus are just beginning to be felt, organizations are already feeling the pinch. Teams...
On February 5, 2020, ProFocus hosted a discussion of Portland-based technology leaders. This was a roundtable discussion on the topic of implementing new technology in your organization, and why tech should be an enabler, rather than the end goal. John Boone, the...