Erika Johnson had a background in business, marketing, and sales before beginning her IT career eight years ago. She is now IT Director, Supply Chain, at Land O’Lakes and a graduate of York Solutions’ Link to Leadership Program. Link to Leadership is designed to help IT professionals develop their leadership and soft skills. The program…
A significant generational shift is underway in the workplace. The oldest baby boomers began turning 65 in 2011, and 10,000 more people will reach retirement age every day until 2030. Millennials now make up the largest group in the U.S. labor force, at 35% or 56 million. As long-time IT employees continue to retire and…
Millions of former U.S. service members are now part of the civilian workforce, bringing diverse skills and experiences to their new employers. But sometimes cultural differences can create obstacles for veteran employees and civilian managers, preventing clear communication and understanding. By recognizing some of these common challenges, you can help ease the transition for veterans…
We spoke with Sumal Paravath, Enterprise Innovation & Digital Architect at Land O’ Lakes about challenges that IT leaders face and tips that he can share with the future generation. Sumal is an active member of the Think IT Association, a peer professional development network of more than 3,500 members founded by York Solutions. Think IT…
Artificial intelligence and machine learning open up new opportunities for your organization to save time and money, while increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and improving overall operations. In a CIO article published earlier this year, experts recommended making automation a strategic priority, pinpointing the tasks or systems you can automate to free up employee time to…
In 2018, there were more than 19 million veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, making up about 8% of the adult population in the country. Veterans entering the civilian workforce bring a wide range of talents, experiences, and skills to their new positions. Many employers are interested in adding more veterans to their organizations but…
Diversity is an issue that business leaders discuss at length but often fail to take real action on. Within IT, the lack of diversity is an ongoing problem for both individuals and organizations. Research shows that companies with greater diversity demonstrate increased financial performance and innovation – yet women and people of color still remain…
“We want to improve diversity in our organization, but we have a hard time finding diverse, qualified candidates.” This is a common refrain we hear from business leaders – in particular within the tech industry. In a survey commissioned by York Solutions, 87% of IT leaders reported that improving diversity within IT departments is important,…
York Solutions expands its national footprint and announces a new location in Raleigh, NC. The new location positions York Solutions to better serve this growing tech corridor by providing a local, customized solution that gives clients a competitive edge in the marketplace when searching for top IT talent. “Serving our clients in the best way…
With an unemployment rate of 3.7% in the US in July 2019, filling much needed positions gets extremely difficult. Even tougher is the situation in the IT industry. The IT hiring market is highly competitive and finding the right talent gets more and more difficult, especially with an industry unemployment rate of 1.3% – which…