By Tom Parker, Vice President of Consulting Services Recently York Solutions published the results of a survey that asked Chicago’s top IT executives about their initiatives on diverse hiring for 2019. We found that building diverse teams was one of the top priorities for executives, but they are struggling to make that happen. Of the…
In certain industries, the demand for skilled workers exceeds the available supply, and a persistent skills gap continues to grow. While there are 5% more job openings than workers overall in the U.S., a report prepared for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that employers struggle to fill a total skills gap of 4.4…
After a more than 20-year career in the manufacturing industry, Larry Stelmach was ready for a change. Then a friend recommended York Solutions’ Barriers to Entry program (B2E), a paid training that prepares people changing careers or re-entering the workforce for in-demand jobs in IT project management. “The program looked so good, I wasn’t sure…
We may not realize it, but we all bring unconscious bias with us into the workplace. The way we see the world shapes our perceptions of other people and influences how – and who – we hire. In York Solutions’ recent webinar, Overlooked Talent: How Innovative Companies are Finding a Competitive Advantage, hosts Mary Cate…
IT jobs have been growing at a rapid rate over the last two decades. The share of IT and IT-intensive occupations has increased by 19.5% between 2004 and 2017 – eight times faster than the growth of other jobs at 2.4% – according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and…
York Solutions, a veteran-owned IT consulting firm that uses a non-transactional, value-based approach to provide clients with custom workforce solutions to fit their business needs to successfully complete IT projects, is certified as a Veteran Owned Business (VOB) by the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC). The NVBDC is the only Veteran Owned Business Certification…
Prioritizing diversity within an organization is valuable for many reasons. A diverse team introduces new perspectives, voices, and experiences into a workplace. A company represented by people of different genders, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds fosters an open, inviting, and inclusive culture. But diversity isn’t just a smart human resources tactic – it’s also essential to…
Why is it so difficult to find the right people to fill IT positions? Where do you look when your company wants a new pipeline of diverse talent? What are other innovative companies doing to find a competitive advantage in hiring? York Solutions is hosting an upcoming webinar that will answer these questions and address…
Among tech recruiters and hiring managers, it’s a common problem. You find a candidate who looks great on paper: a relevant degree from a respected school, an impressive list of skills and qualifications. Based on their resume, they should be a perfect fit for the role… but they aren’t. Their great resume didn’t accurately predict…
“Have you ever been in a situation where you had to relocate from a country where you were doing well to a country where you had to start from scratch, and you know just one person?” This is how Chidi Ohammah opened his speech at his graduation from York Solutions’ Barriers to Entry program (B2E)…