Veterans are key to Indiana’s future tech workforce (and you should recruit them)
Most military veterans leave their tours of duty with skills and training that make them ideal candidates for civilian employment. But more than 15 percent of U.S. veterans are underemployed compared to job seekers without military experience. Why? Because too few companies fully understand how to market employment opportunities to veterans, and too few veterans […]
Why I’m supporting TechPoint’s plan to inclusively grow Indiana’s tech sector
Over the past decade careers in tech have risen considerably. Even if you’re not in the tech world directly, I’m sure most (if not all) of us have heard the not-so-soft-rumblings of highly lucrative tech positions. Combining this with the new era of work that has been ushered in the wake of the pandemic, communities […]
Paid Family Leave: Maternity, Paternity, and Other Parental Benefits in Tech
With open enrollment season upon us, companies are reviewing their total rewards packages and possibly reevaluating what benefits they offer. One employee benefit that has been making recent headlines for its uncertain future is paid parental leave. Championed by the tech sector as a key employee benefit, 2022 has seen many companies significantly reduce the duration […]
Need to hire? Use our new compensation and benefits guide
TechPoint, in partnership with global benefits powerhouse NFP’s Indianapolis office, has produced a compensation and benefits guide entitled, “2022 Total Rewards: Indiana Tech Trends Report” to help Indiana tech companies hire and retain workers. The 70-page report focuses on 10 in-demand and growth-oriented information technology occupations in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area. It details expected […]