Will the Texas Freeze Stop Companies Moving to Texas?

The announcements of HPE, Oracle and Tesla moving to Texas made many headlines. While these were the big names, it did cause a focus on how many tech companies were moving to Texas from other locations, especially California. We have listed over 70 technology companies and notable business leaders announcing they are moving to Texas. The February freeze put a spotlight on some shortcomings in the Texas energy grid. It raised a valid question – “Will companies continue relocating to Texas after the Freeze?”. Yes. Technology companies will continue relocating to Texas. The February freeze will not have any [...]

By |March 15th, 2021|Hiring IT Talent, Houston IT Market|0 Comments
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Why Software And IT Jobs Will Double In 10 Years

In 2017, I made a bold statement: Software and IT jobs in the U.S. will double in 10 years. Three years later, we are ahead of pace. While Covid-19 slowed the pace, it did not derail the technology job growth. I am still confident we will see jobs double from the original date. I am also confident we will see IT and software jobs double from now in 10 years. The same reasons apply, and we have now added a few more that will accelerate things. Each month, my company compiles an economic report based on the Bureau of Labor [...]

By |February 9th, 2021|Hiring IT Talent, IT Staffing|0 Comments
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Houston IT and Software Job Postings Almost Back to Normal

When COVID first came on the scene in early 2020, job postings and hiring took a nosedive and stayed down for a while. Job postings for IT and software positions have nearly returned to their pre-COVID levels. The number of IT and software job postings in Houston for January 2021 are at 86% of pre-COVID levels. This is a clear sign companies are wanting to progress on their 2021 Digital Transformation strategies. When COVID first hit the news cycle in 2020, job postings and hiring took a nosedive. Even before the first COVID case in Houston, companies tapped the [...]

By |February 8th, 2021|Better IT Hiring, Hiring IT Talent|0 Comments
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Finding And Hiring IT And Software People Is Going To Be Harder

In the months prior to Covid-19, the job market for IT and software people was hot. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for IT people hovered near 2.3% for all of 2019. Even several months into the Covid-19 economy, the IT sector is competing with the legal profession to have the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Prior to Covid-19, companies trying to hire top technical talent were finding it more difficult to do so. As we emerge from the Covid-19 economy to the recovery, it will become even more difficult to find and retain those software and [...]

By |January 26th, 2021|Hiring IT Talent, IT Staffing|0 Comments
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Top 5 STEM Careers for 2020

A STEM career (short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) comes with an abundance of possibilities. Thousands of professions fall into this category. From being an accountant to being a zoologist, the list of STEM jobs is endless. People that opt for STEM careers can end up changing the world. These jobs also offer the chance to earn a high salary while doing meaningful work. There is immense potential for professional growth as well.  Read on as we discuss the highest paying jobs in STEM industries. 1.   Software Developer Medial Annual Salary: $70,868 - $110,590 A software developer is [...]

By |February 25th, 2020|Hiring IT Talent, IT career planning|0 Comments
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