2022 Blog Posts

Guest Blog: How to Build Predictability in your Talent Pipeline Webinar

December 14, 2022

The increasing demand for top talent coupled with the lingering effects of the great resignation and the persistent talent shortage has created a sense of uncertainty in the tech industry. Yet, attempting to understand these factors along with trends in talent acquisition can help ensure your business is prepared for the future. Making your company an attractive option is key; as such, it is important to understand what candidates want in order to draw in the best talent and ensure predictability in your tech talent pipeline. Join the Momentum team and NC TECH on January 12 at 9:00 for a webinar to learn more about how to build predictability in your tech talent pipeline. Open to both members and non-members of NC TECH.

Member Spotlight: Mettacool

November 30, 2022

Mettacool was co-founded in 2018 by Molly Dewey and Natalie Eicher. They met at Duke University during a coaching certification program and found they were both passionate about an equitable approach to coaching & talent development within male-dominated industries like technology --an industry they both worked in and witness firsthand the need for gender parity.

Guest Blog: Three Ways to Inoculate Your Company from Social Media Mayhem

November 30, 2022

It’s been quite a couple of months in the social media world. First Meta, Facebook’s parent company, announced its second quarterly decline in earnings and then laid off 11,000 employees. They also tempered the company’s outlook for the fourth quarter. To compound matters, advertisers have reduced their spend on Facebook and businesses are removing the seemingly ubiquitous social login button from their websites. But the real news, of course, is Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter which closed on October 27.

Inclusion Analytics Guest Blog

October 31, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) data analytics has long been lagging when compared to analytics in sales, marketing, and more. However, DEI is becoming a top priority for employees and potential job candidates alike and thus is essential for competitive recruitment and retainment. For example, in a 2020 study conducted by Glassdoor, about 76% of job seekers indicated that a diverse workforce is a priority when considering companies to work for (Click Title Above to Read Full Article)

Hub International Guest Blog

October 31, 2022

It has been almost 30 years since monster.com launched the first online job recruitment website, a significant milestone for human resource technology. In 2018, 85% of all job applications were completed through similar apps, which has become an important recruitment tool for human resource departments. The increasing digitization of society – and HR departments – has transformed every facet of the function. Recruitment efficiencies are only the beginning. Tech advances are enabling a deeper understanding of what motivates employees and making it easier to deliver individualized benefits and perks that matter. It is giving employers the understanding of how to effectively leverage all these capabilities to their advantage when it comes to talent management. (Click Title Above to Read Full Article)

Member Spotlight: Datamatics

October 02, 2022

We are one of the earliest pioneers of Information Technology in the World. Datamatics was founded in 1975 and since then has come a long way. We have always been quick to embrace new challenges and opportunities along the way and grow with the times. Today, we are a 170 Million USD company with offices across the world. They knew the system was broken, so they developed a different kind of security platform and service to truly protect organizations from cyber attacks. Since then, Red Canary has been a security ally to customers of all shapes and sizes—from the most sophisticated technology and finance companies, to healthcare and small businesses. And we haven’t looked back since.

Guest Blog: Women in Technology: On Finding Mentors, Your Voice, and a Seat at the Table

August 24, 2022

If people remember Edie Windsor, it’s typically because she was the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act and paved the way for same sex marriage. But long before her landmark case to remove inheritance taxes on her late wife’s estate, Windsor received a Master’s degree in mathematics from New York University. In 1958, the year after earning her degree, Windsor started work at IBM. Within ten years, she attained the title of senior systems programmer, the highest technical title at IBM. At IBM, she programmed mainframe servers and was known for her “top-notch debugging” skills. (Click above to read the full article)

July Guest Blog: Three Ways to Attract & Retain the Tech Talent of Tomorrow by Bill Pappas of Metlife

July 29, 2022

Three Ways to Attract & Retain the Tech Talent of Tomorrow by Bill Pappas, EVP & Head of Global Technology and Operations at MetLife. Now more than ever, as college students are returning to the classroom, it’s important for companies to ensure they’re meeting and exceeding the expectations of the tech talent of today and tomorrow.

Take 5 with John Samuel of Ablr

July 04, 2022

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, John Samuel of Ablr 360.

Take 5 with Steve Cobb with One Source

June 13, 2022

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Steve Cobb with One Source.

May Guest Blog: The Power of Brand in a World Where Employees Hold the Upper Hand

April 28, 2022

The Power of Brand in a World Where Employees Hold the Upper Hand The great resignation. The reckoning. The big quit. Whatever you call it, volatility in the workplace is here to stay as people continue to quit their jobs in record numbers, presumably in search of something better. It’s not only about money, either. Employees care about things beyond numbers. Things like purpose, sustainability, flexibility, and how companies treat employees. In fact, a survey by Apollo Technical noted that 79% of job candidates said they would decline a lucrative job offer if a company is unethical or does not uphold its values.

Take 5 with Ronnie Duncan, Timely Text

April 01, 2022

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Ronnie Duncan with Timely Text.

April Guest Blog: Exploring IT Degrees Positioned for Job Growth

April 01, 2022

North Carolina’s tech community has been abuzz since last April when Apple announced it was building a $1 billion campus in Research Triangle Park that could eventually employ 3,000 workers – mainly working on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. On top of that, Google announced it was opening an engineering hub in Durham, potentially adding 1,000+ jobs.

Take 5 with Anne Hungate, RTI International

March 14, 2022

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Anne Hungate wtih RTI International.

Building Trust in the Misinformation Age: Be Like Einstein and Keep it Simple

March 01, 2022

Albert Einstein gets quoted a lot. Perhaps that’s because he was a genius. Or maybe it’s because he always kept it simple. For example, Einstein said* that “every kind of peaceful cooperation is primarily based on mutual trust.” When we trust someone, we believe that they will do the things they say they will. If you’ve ever been part of a team-building exercise, you understand the consequences of “trust falls” gone awry. (Click above to continue reading)

February's Take 5 with Darin Soll of Jackrabbit Technologies

January 31, 2022

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet February's Take 5 executive, Darin Soll, COO with Jackrabbit Technologies

February Guest Blog: Ransomware Attacks – Should NC Companies Pay Up?

January 31, 2022

Ransomware Attacks – Should NC Companies Pay Up? Written by Steve Cobb, Chief Information Security officer, One Source Do ransomware victims need to pay when a hacker hijacks their IT systems? It’s a question more companies in North Carolina are facing as cybersecurity risks have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a local business or IT leader, it’s also a question that should challenge you to evaluate your current cybersecurity strategy from the ground up.

Diversity Benchmark Initiative – Why Your Company Should Participate

January 13, 2022

NC TECH is partnering with The Diversity Movement, Racepoint Global and Inclusion Analytics on its first annual Diversity Benchmark Initiative. This Initiative will aggregate data around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) from participating tech and tech-enabled companies with a North Carolina presence. The results will establish a baseline of how these companies are faring in the areas of DEIand provide a broader picture of what is needed as they strive toward more diverse and inclusive workplaces. While the results of the study will provide valuable information for North Carolina business leaders, government officials, economic developers, and others, some businesses may be hesitant make the initial investment to participate. To ease some of those concerns, here are the top reasons why you should participate in this inaugural DEI study: (Click above to continue reading)

January Member Spotlight: Red Canary

January 03, 2022

Back in 2013, after leaving the intelligence community, our founders were helping organizations respond to breaches. These were good security teams who did “all the right things”, bought the right products, had the right services, and yet they were still breached. They knew the system was broken, so they developed a different kind of security platform and service to truly protect organizations from cyber attacks. Since then, Red Canary has been a security ally to customers of all shapes and sizes—from the most sophisticated technology and finance companies, to healthcare and small businesses. And we haven’t looked back since.

January Guest Blog: Five Steps for Incorporating DEI into your 2022 planning

January 03, 2022

Five Steps for Incorporating DEI into your 2022 planning Written by Kurt Merriweather Kurt Merriweather, Head of Products at The Diversity Movement and a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), is an accomplished product strategist and marketing executive with a passion for helping leaders and organizations identify and implement growth strategies. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters for organizations that want to create, maintain, or strengthen workplace excellence. The business case for DEI is clear, including increased profitability, broader innovation, more productivity, better retention, and higher overall employee satisfaction.