Tech Talent Panel at IGES 2022

Setting the stage for skills-based hiring at IEDC Global Economic Summit

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation threw a huge party in Indianapolis last weekend, and everybody came. Seriously. The Excel spreadsheet of attendees went on for 20 pages. There were ambassadors, consulates general, federal agency heads. The governor. Mayors. Legislators. Company CEOs. University representatives. And if you’ve heard of a global—or local—tech or tech-enabled company, they […]
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One-Size Does Not Fit All in the Multigenerational Workforce

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need for tech-savvy experts is increasing as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median age for the Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry is 40.7 years old, which ranks younger than the median age for the U.S. workforce at 42.2 years […]

How Skills-Based Hiring will help Resolve Indiana’s Biggest Tech Talent Challenges

Indiana tech leaders have long struggled with how to attract, retain and grow needed talent. Shifting from outdated and biased hiring practices that exclude up to 95 percent of Hoosiers from employment consideration to a skills-based approach would be a major step toward resolving that challenge. Skills-based hiring, also called skills-first hiring, puts a premium […]

Tech Internships in 2022: What You Need to Know

As you embark on your journey in a tech career, it’s important to consider internships to support your professional journey in tech. As a college student, there are various kinds of internships from which you can choose. An internship can give you a preview of what to expect in “the real world”. It can give […]

SaaS Sales Careers: A Comprehensive Guide

What is SaaS Sales? Generally, sales (or selling) is the process of providing goods and services for money; SaaS sales is specifically the process of selling web-based software or software-as-a-service (SaaS).  Sales can apply to a variety of occupations, particularly within SaaS. Often companies will break up sales responsibilities into different positions based on the […]