Nov. 2, 2017
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its "2017 Occupational Outlook Handbook," and the future for employment growth in IT-related jobs remains bright.
IT jobs projected to grow double-digits over 10-year period; outlook particularly bright for software developers
31 October 2017
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its "2017 Occupational Outlook Handbook," and the future for employment growth in IT-related jobs remains bright.
Volt sells VMC for $66 million, now focused on staffing
31 October 2017
Volt Information Sciences Inc. (NYSE MKT: VISI) completed the sale of its quality assurance testing business, known as VMC, to Keywords International Limited, a technical services provider to the global video games industry. The New York-based IT and engineering staffing and MSP provider said it will... More
Randstad Canada appoints presidents for technologies and engineering divisions
31 October 2017
Randstad Canada appointed Carolyn Levy to president of Randstad Technologies; Levy previously served as president of engineering and Randstad inhouse services.
IT departments expect boost in staffing next year, report finds
31 October 2017
IT budgets are expected to stabilize — and in many cases, grow — around the globe in 2018, leading to a boost in IT staffing, according to the 2018 State of IT report released by Spiceworks, a network that includes millions of IT professionals.
Average starting salary falls for bachelor’s grads but computer science majors get $74,183
31 October 2017
Salaries for the class of 2017 gained ground for several majors from this point last year but salaries for other majors dipped, according to preliminary salary survey data released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
UK firm acquires cybersecurity recruitment firm BeecherMadden
31 October 2017
The Nicoll Curtin Group, a UK-based fintech and change recruitment agency, acquired cybersecurity recruitment firm BeecherMadden.
Disconnect in upskilling outlook, Randstad Workmonitor finds
31 October 2017
A discrepancy exists between employers’ and employees’ attitudes toward upskilling, according to Randstad’s third-quarter Workmonitor survey.
IT professionals expect hiring in India to soften
31 October 2017
IT professionals in India are likely to see reduced job opportunities in the next six to 12 months, according to the Experis IT Employment Outlook for the period of October 2017 to March 2018.
Canada emerging as in-demand tech powerhouse for foreign talent (The Globe and Mail)
31 October 2017
The Globe and Mail reported the recent political environment and tough talk on immigration in the US has caused many of its technology industry workers to consider viable living options elsewhere.