Hiring neurodiverse professionals is key to helping Indiana’s tech talent concerns
There’s a lot of talk about hiring neurodiverse individuals in the tech industry, but we often fall short when it comes to putting those words into action. The truth is, we need more neurodiverse employees and we need them now. What Does Neurodiverse Mean? Neurodiverse means people with different ways of thinking and different ways […]
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 […]