In our September Community Conversations, Orlando Williams had an insightful discussion with Portland General Electric’s Maria Pope about innovative leadership in changing times. Maria Pope is president, chief executive officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Portland General Electric, Oregon’s largest electric company. As CEO, Pope leads PGE’s strategy to create clean, affordable energy OregonRead more

As more people are working remotely, it’s important to remember office etiquette – even if it is a digital office. Here are some best practices when using Slack:

Just like the age-old question about the chicken and egg, creatives everywhere are constantly questioning how to land their first job in an agency when many of the agencies require entry-level employees have at least two years of experience. Why is that? Well for starters, agencies are fast-paced machines. There’s very little time for rampingRead more

How do IT professionals combine their love of technology, data, learning, and solving technical challenges outside of their 9-5 jobs? By starting a side project that allows you to work on a project in your own time and at your own pace. These projects can provide an opportunity to work on something you’re passionate aboutRead more

The sectors and divisions that make up the information technology industry are vast and ever-evolving. As the industry continues to grow so do the types and sets of certifications needed by IT professionals. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just finished your undergrad in computer science, it can be confusing to know which certificationsRead more

As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, “the only one constant in life is change.” This is certainly true for anyone working in areas related to or based upon technology (and few don’t these days). Industry standards have shown that Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries always looks to stay ahead of theRead more

The Silicon Forest is scorching hot with hiring this summer.  Here is a list of the most in-demand roles that companies are hiring for: Desktop Support Technician – As the first line of defense for customer service and troubleshooting, Desktop Support workers need to be good problem solvers, have strong technical skills, and have superiorRead more

Working remotely has become a common occurrence today. The landscape of business and commuting and office buildings is changing. While it might seem counterintuitive, remote workers tend to be more engaged than on-site workers. Employees are able to focus on the tasks at hand. Time and money spent in a commute are diverted back toRead more

For employees and job seekers, the topic of automation in an organization’s workforce can be challenging to understand. On one hand, you have the thought process that automation and new technology will reduce the number of jobs. On the other hand, technology makes your job easier; you know that automation gives organizations the chance toRead more

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on recruiting and hiring is definitely a hot topic in the market today. With technology advancing at an astronomical pace, organizations are finding more efficient ways to accomplish basic tasks. There isn’t much credible data saying that AI will have a negative effect on recruiters and hiring managers, so mostRead more