Future-Proofing Your Engineering Firm: Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Retention

Future-Proofing Your Engineering Firm Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Retention

Staying ahead isn’t just about keeping up with technological advancements – it’s also about nurturing a team that can drive your firm toward future success. Let’s face it: the engineering sector faces a talent crunch.  For engineering occupations specifically, employment is projected to grow approximately three percent in the next 10 years — adding over…

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Managers Can’t Seem to Shake ‘Productivity Paranoia’

Managers Can’t Seem to Shake ‘Productivity Paranoia’

In the evolving landscape of work, we’re witnessing the rise of new phenomena, one of which is ‘Productivity Paranoia.’ As the world transitions from ‘Work From Home’ (WFH) to ‘Return To Office’ (RTO), we see trends like ‘Quiet Quitting‘ gaining popularity, a trend that signals employees’ dissatisfaction with their workplaces. 87% of employers report feeling…

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What is Quiet Quitting and Why Companies are Worried About It

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The business world is evolving, as are employees’ demands and preferences. One of the recent trends in the job market is “Quiet Quitting”, which has been causing a lot of concern among employers. Quiet quitting refers to employees leaving their jobs without giving any indication to their employer or coworkers. This trend is becoming more…

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Why do engineers quit? We found out.

Why do engineers quit? We found out.   Engineers are in high demand, and with good reason – they’re critical to the success of any company that relies on technology. So it’s no surprise that companies are willing to pay top dollar for engineering talent. However, even though engineers are in high demand, there is…

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Building a Company Culture of Loyalty is Key to Longevity and Growth

I’m certain most people reading this blog post have decided to change jobs at some point. Whether it’s for more opportunity, growth potential, life change, career advancement, or something else entirely, job changes are more commonplace than they’ve ever been. Have you ever been met with a “you’re dead to me” mentality by an employer?…

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How to Keep Your Engineers From Being Lured Away; Understanding Employee Needs

Why do engineers leave one firm for another? Perhaps you need to work harder at understanding employee needs in your firm. I’ve had thousands of conversations with engineers as to why they consider other engineering employment opportunities, and that gives me unique insight to answer this difficult question. The number one reason an engineer or…

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