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May
15
2013

What’s the value of a specialized staffing provider?

Specialized staffing is a term thrown around by many staffing companies. Like many other industries, staffing companies like to be seen as specialists to secure one-on-one relationships with hiring managers, retain exclusive business with clients or simply as a strategy …

March
22
2013

7 must-see sessions at GDC 2013

Today’s post is written by Vik Long, Director of Yoh Interactive. A former Xbox account manager and tech journalist, Vik now recruits talent for video game development, production, publishing, marketing, retail, and business strategy and leadership teams. Next week I’ll …

August
16
2012

Think like interactive entertainment companies to win the war for talent

One day we might all be working for game companies. Or at least companies that use or make games to engage customers, potential employees, or both. Interactive entertainment is booming, and it’s likely that you have a favorite game on …

August
2
2012

IT staffing now has to compete with the gamers

Have you ever looked at something like a smartphone and wondered, “How did we get here?” The world seems to move faster every day, and in the famous words of Ferris Bueller, “If you don’t stop and look around once …

June
7
2012

Interactive entertainment, the connected future, and talent demands

There will be many big announcements this week at E3, the annual exposition for video games and related products. Gaming is a $15.9 billion industry in the U.S. alone. It has shown consistent growth, even during the recession, and is …

June
6
2012

Why E3, interactive entertainment, and games matter for recruiting

This week E3, the largest interactive entertainment trade show, is taking place in Los Angeles. If you’re not into gaming or other elements of interactive entertainment, you might not be interested E3. But if you recruit for IT or creative …

May
23
2012

Gaming trends and employee engagement

Complex gaming and simulation have been part of the public and private sector workplace for decades. Think flight simulators, risk modeling, and scenario planning software. Remember drivers’ education? I still remember one particular defensive driving simulation – the graphics were …

May
1
2012

Real interactive entertainment: Tips for finding creative talent

Many interactive entertainment companies are finding that talent acquisition is no game (pun intended). If you want a real challenge away from your gaming console, try to find and keep the right creative talent in an interactive entertainment company today. …

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