Mr. Manny Jerr had a dilemma not unlike many of his peers; he was building a team, while transforming his organization. But Manny was struggling to find talented individuals who fit the culture of the organization but also had the right technical chops for the job. Additionally, he had promised the business that he was…
“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)…
How strong is your network outside of your organization? This is the question that forms the foundation of the Think IT Association. The peer professional development network, founded by York Solutions, offers nationwide IT leaders the opportunity to collaborate, connect, and learn together. More than 3,500 Think IT members meet regularly in groups to discuss…
Building connections within your organization is extremely important to your career. Strong partnerships with colleagues, mentors, and mentees allow you to collaborate, complete projects, and reach goals as a team. This foundation of trust and cooperation is key to a thriving company culture and happy employees. However, this kind of relationship-building shouldn’t be limited to…
Working with veterans has long been a priority for York Solutions. Our company’s founder and Chairman of the Board, Bill Carr, was a Vietnam veteran, and it’s a core part of our culture and mission to provide meaningful career opportunities for veterans and other underrepresented groups in IT. We were honored to co-host a roundtable…
When you begin looking for a managed service partner to handle your company’s IT needs, the options can be overwhelming. Is your biggest concern A or B? Do you want package X or Y? Will you need short-term help or ongoing support? Will the benefits of outsourcing outweigh the expenses? Before you throw your hands…
Professional development and employee engagement are central to our culture at York Solutions. When our employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive, our entire team benefits. Because these values are so fundamental to our company, we are thrilled to receive two recent awards: the Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces and Chicago’s Best and Brightest…
Mr. Manny Jerr had been trying to fill his Sr. Manager position for several weeks. HR had been sending resumes his way from the job that was posted online and then screened through their ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Manny had interviewed a few people but nothing was hitting the mark. Finally, HR and Mr. Manny…
Ms. Candi Date started to look for her next opportunity. This was the first time in years that she had to find a new opportunity after spending the last 15 years at her last company. She was nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time. At the advice of her colleagues she spent time…
Veterans entering the civilian job market offer potential employers a wide range of valuable capabilities and knowledge. They have experience working in fast-paced environments, collaborating on diverse teams, and continuously building new skills. Yet veterans still remain an under-utilized human resource, with an unemployment rate higher than the national average. York Solutions’ Barriers to Entry…