Employee Recruitment and Retention Strategies

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January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Software development skills in demand, spurring channel business

With DevOps and Agile software development skills in demand, channel companies are responding with assessment, training and even staffing services for their clients.
August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
CompTIA: How to tap into the benefits of diversity

The channel has a problem with diversity, CompTIA said at its annual ChannelCon gathering, highlighting reasons why inclusiveness can strengthen businesses.
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
HR partnership key to combatting IT talent shortage

CIO Curt Carver is taking on the IT talent shortage with a broad array of tactics, starting with a rock-solid relationship with HR.
November 11, 2016 11 Nov'16
IT Nation 2016: Partners must embark on difficult cloud transition

The adoption of cloud services among traditional channel partner companies was a key theme at this year's IT Nation conference, hosted by ConnectWise.

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Solve IT recruiting challenges with nontraditional candidates

If you're a channel firm faced with recruiting challenges, perhaps it's time to look outside the traditional talent pool. That's the advice of partner executives who are adopting innovative ... Continue Reading
Tech skills gap gives rise to IT apprenticeship programs

In the highly competitive tech labor market, channel partners are formalizing IT apprenticeship programs to cultivate the next generation of IT talent. Continue Reading
Ensure a smooth M&A process with these channel partner tips

From approaching an acquisition target to dealing with snags at the eleventh hour, M&As are intensive journeys. Experts share their top considerations when buying channel firms. Continue Reading

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Channel execs grapple with IT security staffing challenges

Channel firms say security talent is hard to find and expensive to acquire. Learn how executives are overcoming the cybersecurity skills gap. Continue Reading
MSP sales: Cloud business calls for new tactics, skills

This rise of cloud computing is transforming the MSP sales landscape, cloud solutions providers and other channel partners. Here is how to cope. Continue Reading
What does the role of CDO mean for channel companies?

Chief digital officers may hold the keys to many of your customers' decisions, and, just as importantly, to your own company's evolution. Continue Reading

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Succession planning strategy: MSP execs consider the channel's future

Have a succession planning strategy in place? If not, you're hardly alone. Get tips on why and what you should consider when planning for the future of your business. Continue Reading
Recruitment techniques for IT channel companies

Channel firms must rethink their recruitment techniques to win in today's competitive job market. Get tips for updating your channel recruitment strategy and retaining talent. Continue Reading
Company culture ideas to boost your IT channel teams

Developing a rich company culture is not often at the top of channel executives' to-do lists, but maybe it should be. Applying these company culture ideas could pay off. Continue Reading

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Ease the MSP talent acquisition process with these tips

For Eric Hobbs, the key to the talent acquisition process is to recruit prospective employees early and often. Hobbs is CEO at Technology Associates, a managed service provider (MSP) in Cary, North ... Continue Reading
How not to waste your time at tech events

Get seven tips for making the most of the time you spend at educational or networking tech events. Continue Reading
How to cope with information security job search challenges

Veteran CISO Ernie Hayden offers advice to one security pro who, despite many job openings, can't overcome information security job search challenges. Continue Reading