Author Archives: EDI Staff
How to Prepare for the Blockchain Disruption
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It’s hard to talk tech these days without hearing about blockchain. While a lot of the buzz was initially about cryptocurrencies, the media attention overshadowed the huge amount of investment being put into various blockchain-related startups. Blockchain has been compared to the early days of the internet in terms of…
5 Things That 2018 Will Bring to the Tech Industry
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The New Year is here and is already shaping up to be a transformative year in the tech world. Here are five things to be on the lookout for in the next 12 months. 1. The Demise of ICOs Cryptocurrency became one of the biggest buzzwords of 2017. As interest…
Cybersecurity: What Are the Next Steps?
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One can argue that Cyber-crime is one of the main threats facing businesses in the modern world. So much, in fact, that it’s expected to cost the world as much as $6 trillion annually by the year 2021. This is a startling fact and speaks volumes to the all-too-often overlooked…
Understanding the New I-9 Forms for Employers
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The new I-9 forms for agencies and employers went into effect on January 22, 2017. The new forms were published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) back on November 24, 2016, and called for all employers and hiring firms to trash their old versions of the I-9 (Employment…
Advantages to Hiring a Staffing Agency
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Hiring a staffing agency to fill even one position at a business can be a smart move for a company of five or 500. Outsourcing at least a portion of the day-to-day back office tasks provides several advantages to small-business owners, solo entrepreneurs and corporate departments alike. Frees Up Time…
The 5 Scariest Information Security Trends and Risks in 2017
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No one is immune to information security risks in 2017. In the last year, there’s been a 38 percent increase in security incidents. By 2019, experts estimate that hackers will cause $2 trillion in damage to businesses each year, which represents a four-fold increase over 2015. Security incidents aren’t just…
Cybersecurity Best Practices to Protect Your Business
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Cybersecurity is an issue your business has to address, no matter your product or your customer. From unsophisticated “phishing” attempts to more sophisticated tactics, a breach of your network can compromise customer credit card information, valuable intellectual property and employee personal information. Here are some strategies to harden your network…
Outdated Interview Questions and How To Improve
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You have a lot riding on your interview process. Analysts, application development specialists, and engineers are in high demand, which means they spend a lot of time with hiring managers. If you ask the same outdated questions as everyone else, highly skilled IT talent may write off your company as…
8 Tools for Engaging and Managing Remote Employees
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More and more companies are realizing the benefits of a remote workforce. However, keeping remote employees engaged and productive can be difficult. Using a staffing firm makes the process of hiring remote even easier since the agency can ensure this employee has the skills needed to complete the job. Not…
Tips for Recruiting a Superior IT Staff
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Innovative technology is an essential part of your business operations, but finding the right IT talent proves difficult in a job market filled with a significant skill gap. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an additional one million positions for IT workers will open up in the near future. You’re…