It seems like we were just talking about 2024 trends, and now we’re already looking ahead to 2025! The new year is just a few months away, and it’s a perfect moment to take stock of what’s working and what might change when it comes to your organization’s salary and benefit plans. [...]
After winding its way through the legal process, the FTC’s headline-grabbing noncompete ban is off the table – at least for now. Before it could go into effect in September, an August 20 ruling in federal court barred the FTC from enforcing the planned nationwide ban. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in [...]
While some may job-hop to find “better” options, that trend is slowing down, and people are more interested in finding a stable job at a supportive company with a solid career ahead of them. For this reason, candidates at every level are increasingly focusing on questions about career development and career tracks [...]
As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies — and those technologies continue to evolve rapidly — the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. Cyber threats are evolving, and so must our approaches to defending against them. This includes incorporating a more proactive approach to cyber resilience, rather than focusing [...]
One of the certainties in IT and cybersecurity is that the field will always be changing. With that comes corresponding changes in job requirements, titles, and specialized skills. How can teams keep up with these rapid changes while avoiding rapid turnover and all the associated costs? That’s where strategic redeployment comes [...]
Today’s workforce is rapidly changing, along with the tools and technologies used to perform work across all industries. With the rise of AI and similar technologies, more employees – and companies – are attempting to set themselves apart by focusing on their unique skills, rather than just checking off boxes on a [...]
If you thought 2023 was a year full of changes, just wait until 2024 kicks into full gear. The tech sector is gearing up for even more innovations, challenges, and changes in the year ahead, and having the right people on your team will make all the difference. Let’s take a look [...]
While the tech world embraces AI wholeheartedly, the recruiting side of the industry is already familiar with its pitfalls. Back in 2018, Amazon was forced to abandon an AI-powered resume screening tool because it was trained on data from an era where men dominated the tech industry, leading the tool to downgrade [...]
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, spotlighting efforts to address and improve all aspects of mental health and well-being. It’s the perfect opportunity to consider how your organization invests in your employees’ mental health – and where you could improve even more. 39% of employees say that their environment at [...]
Today’s IT and cybersecurity workforce continues to evolve rapidly, and at Velocity, we’re all about helping you stay on top of those trends. Saratoga, a workforce analytics and HR benchmarking product from PwC, has just released its “Top 4 Workforce Trends” based on its 2023 benchmarking survey results. As you develop your [...]
As we head into the home stretch of 2023, it’s a great team to look back at the year so far and look forward to upcoming trends. It’s been something of a roller coaster ride for many people and companies, at least economically speaking, but signs are pointing towards more stability [...]
Florida Executive Search for Cybersecurity with Velocity Search Group Are you a Florida-based company searching for seasoned cybersecurity professionals? With the growing threat posed by cyberattacks, it is more important than ever to make sure your organization's data and assets are secure. Finding the right person to take on this challenge isn't [...]
