Employers: Achieving Work-Life Balance for Your Employees- Are You Making Room in Your Organization?

I've always been a big fan of the idea of work-life balance. For many it really works. For others, not so much. Some companies report a 95% employee retention rate when they offer telecommuting and flexible schedules. Does it work for you or your organization?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124611210

Are You Using Social Media in Your Job Search?

If not, you could be missing out. Here are a few helpful links:

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/05/16/news/nh2502459.txt

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm

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Should You Discuss Salary in an Interview?

Reiterating my usual advice- always try to avoid bringing up salary in the interview. You never want to be the first to disclose the number. Here's why...

http://www.salary.com/Articles/ArticleDetail.asp?part=par334

Workforce Management in a Shifting Economy

In today's struggling economy, HR professionals dealing with limited company resources are challenged with finding and holding on to highly skilled, high-wage employees. Some insight and tips:

http://blog.salary.com/hr_voice_salarycom/2010/09/workforce-management-in-a-shifting-economy.html

Hiring Managers- 4 Tips for Hiring Top Talent

Although in today's economy hiring managers have the advantage of an overflowing applicant pool, it still remains a daily challenge to attract and retain top talent. Read on and learn more about how you can be on top of your game in this informative article:

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2010/06/4-tips-processes-for-hiring-the-best-talent.html

Cisco Certifications- What do they all mean? Definitions of Top Paying Certifications

As hiring managers you look for employees who have them and encourage your current staff to constantly be on top of them. As recruiters we search for candidates who list them on their resumes, so we can match their highly sought after skills with potential employers. And as IT professionals you work extremely hard at keeping up with them, so you're on top of your game and always at your most marketable. Cisco certifications are among the highest paying technical certifications. There is a high demand in the tech industry for employees with Cisco certifications. But what do they all mean? Here's a comprehensive look at today's most highly regarded and top paying Cisco certifications:

Network Security Specialists in High Demand- Definitions of Information Security Certifications

Continuing with the list of popular certifications of today, this list focuses on Information Security. With network and information security breaches remaining a top concern for CIO's, we have seen an increased demand for professionals with security experience. Predictions state that security and risk management will be the most in-demand networking skills. The increased demand is one of the reasons why many of the highest paying technical certifications have a security focus. Here are some that top the list:

10 Reasons Why You Should Never Accept a Counteroffer

For the IT employee, there are no reasons to accept them. Ever! Once you get a counteroffer to stay, you can bank on the fact that your employer is already undertaking the search for your replacement. After all, they know your loyalty is gone.

So if, as an IT professional, you do receive a counteroffer, what is going on in the head of the employer? Here are a few motivating factors they might be responding to:

Are YOU Getting the Most from Your Recruiter?

Great article from Network Computing magazine. In my opinion, this is a perfect example of what a good recruiter should be doing for you. Don't expect any less!

http://www.networkcomputing.com/unixworld/feature/003.html

2010 Top IT Networking Skills for the Future

Great insight for computer networking professionals. Looks like we're looking ahead to Virtualization, Green IT, Unified Communications and Security and Risk Management - topping the list of networking skills to be in high demand over the next five years. Read more...

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/skills/qt/Top_Networking_Skills.htm

Interviewing Tips: What Hiring Managers Really Want From You

An informative article reiterating much of the "Preparing for the Interview" booklet I provide my candidates prior to their interviews. Great info for active job seekers in interview mode and insightful for hiring managers as well. Enjoy...

http://www.pongoresume.com/articles/48/interviewing-tips-hiring-managers.cfm