5 ways to Organize your Organization -
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Byron Mackelroy
The progression of technology has altered the landscape of the business world. We live in an era of instant connectivity. Markets that once only had to contend with local competition are now forced to deal with the realities of a globalized marketplace. The mom and...
The Modernization of Hiring Practices for the Technology Industry -
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Byron Mackelroy
The last two decades have been host to a technology revolution unparalleled in human history. From Apple IIEs to smart phones, the tech industry has been developing new products and software at a breakneck speed. As a consumer, it is often difficult to keep up...
5 Quick Tips to Improve your Recruitment Program -
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Byron Mackelroy
Given the current economic circumstances, most companies' leadership is being forced into a risk management position. Keeping a company trim and cost efficient generally brings forth images of half stocked supply rooms, 65 degree office thermostats settings and even downsizing. While some organizations are forced...
Silicon Valley Special Sauce – Key Ingredients for a Tech Hub -
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Byron Mackelroy
It started out with a bang. The great tech boom swept into San Francisco and Silicon Valley with a massive wave of investment and talented engineers. If a company could throw together a sock puppet and an HTML website they were sure to get millions. ...
A Guide for First Time Hiring Managers -
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Byron Mackelroy
The time has finally come. You have reached a mid-level to upper management position and you are being asked to participate in the hiring process. After years of fighting your way to the top, your company is depending on you to help draft some fresh...
Hiring: The Big Picture in 2010 -
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Byron Mackelroy
As 2009 winds down, the economy is beginning to show signs of a pulse. The Dow is creeping towards 11,000 and some companies are seeing profits make an uptick. 2010 holds promise for a recovery of the job market. Experts expect sectors such as compliance...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission gets a $23 million boost -
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Byron Mackelroy
On December 13th the Senate passed the 2010 omnibus appropriations bill. Under the new funding bill an additional $23 million dollars will be directed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to help tackle a growing backlog of discrimination complaints. The perennially cash-strapped employment enforcer will...
Rebuilding your HR department after the Fall: A Golden Opportunity -
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Byron Mackelroy
Let’s face it; the recession has been a mess. It seems like overnight we went from slurping up caviar at the Ritz to scavenging cigarette butts on the sidewalk. And while it helps to face things with a sense of humor, all kidding aside, times...