Workplace Trends

The Guide to the Future of Work for Tech Talent What You'll Learn What's changed recently in remote workA review of the types of remote work including definitionsWhat to expect in the coming...

Understanding the shift in the job search landscape post Covid-19 As we start to emerge from the initial waves of COVID-19, what's the impact on a job search? By now we are well acquainted with...

If you’re the leader of a software development team, chances are good that your engineers spend more time than they’d prefer on things other than developing software. Much of this time is probably...

Most people in the recruitment industry will tell you they just fell into it — no one really thought about recruitment as a dream job when they were little. As a child, I grew up wanting to become a...

Though we’re still a ways out from building machines that will take over the world with artificial superintelligence, AI programming has come a long way. It has found its way into a myriad of...

A company's mission is its heart and soul. For a company to be genuinely mission-driven, it must not only have a mission but must also drive with it. This means walking the talk and ensuring that...

Tech jobs in San Francisco are generally known to come hand in hand with handsome compensation. Although other cities are increasingly rising to compete, the Bay Area has managed to maintain the...

Top technical talent can come from anywhere—from developers who never finished high school to those with multiple advanced degrees. For non-engineers hoping to make a career switch to software...

Truth be told, many developers will tell you they prefer to work in an environment without meetings, colleagues, or even meals (see: Soylent) to distract them. But pair programming, an agile...

As any software engineer will tell you, there are a plethora of coding languages out there and varying attitudes toward each at both the company and individual level. To dive a level deeper, Hired’s...

There’s no doubt about it: Technology is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, making it that much more important for technical talent to stay on top of new trends and skills that are in demand today...

Everyone knows that relentless focus and prioritization are table stakes in managing a product to success. But as the product grows, and the list of priorities grows with it, it can become...

LinkedIn has added a new layer to professional networking and career growth, making connections easier—but also creating the need to keep your profile up-to-date and to stay in touch with valuable...

Cross-functional teams consist of people from different functional roles who operate to deliver a certain project or meet a specific goal. A team may, for example, consist of a product manager,...

Conflict in the workplace can be tricky. On the one hand, there’s nowhere to run in an uncomfortable situation—you’ll still see your co-workers tomorrow (or on Monday). But on the other hand (and...

Remote work has been, and continues to be, on the rise. Nearly 43% of Americans report working remotely at least some of the time. There are many reasons for this: improved telecommunications,...

Whether it’s a team member you work closely with or a distant colleague that always seems to create problems when you work together, it’s virtually impossible to escape the working world unscathed...

An Exploration of the 8 Types of Company Culture in Today's Workplace Have you ever wondered why everyone shows up 5 minutes late to meetings in your office, while your friend insists...

Whether you’re a senior leader or have just started your career, being more productive is always something to aspire to—and luckily there’s a good amount of science out there to tell you how to do...

Maybe it was the last time you listened to a podcast, skimmed recent headlines, or caught up with friends, but chances are, it hasn’t been long since you heard a reference to “mindfulness.” No...

Job interviews can be both daunting and challenging—but remember that the interview is just as much a chance for you to evaluate the company as the other way around. And while there is seemingly...

If you’re a software engineer who’s completed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, chances are good you already know you’re some combination of an I, T,or J. If you haven’t done the MBTI, you’re...

Finding purpose in your work is arguably one of the most illusive challenges—but, somewhat ironically, it’s incredibly easy to know when you lack it. If you’re finding your day-to-day to be...

While powerful leaders are often thought of as charismatic and dominant, data shows that introverted leaders are often just as, if not more, effective than their more gregarious counterparts. One...