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Time to brag!! 🤩🎓🎊

As our President, James Lund sets off for his sabbatical after 7 years with ProFocus, we wanted to shout out a HUGE accomplishment from this month: completing his from the University of Oregon!

Looking to hire top IT talent? Wondering what a can offer? At ProFocus, our specialty is tech and we offer unique industry insights that might surprise yout.

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Ready to supercharge your knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, & Data? ⚡ Join TAO on June 18th for a series of engaging lightning talks, each just five minutes long.

RSVP: https://www.techoregon.org/event/ai-data-lightning-talk

AI and Data: Lightning Talk Join us for AI and Data: Lightning Talk, an exciting gathering hosted by CMS Events.

Looking to start your summer with some in a casual and fun setting? Check out this Picnic for Techies hosted by next Wednesday, June 12th from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. Enjoy these long summer evenings while you can!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4c2usBZ

Grassroots Gathering - A Picnic for Techies, Wed, Jun 12, 2024, 5:30 PM | Meetup Let’s enjoy the beautiful Portland summer weather together at a happy hour style picnic. Bring a blanket/chair and your own food or drink. It will be pretty casual and wou

AI-powered software development hinges on effective .🧠 💱

How are business leaders and software developers adapting to the new tools available?

Dive deeper here:

AI-powered software development hinges on effective change management AI-powered software is not just about integrating new tools

“What we do here in the near future has the potential for huge impact on the state’s job market and economy," said Daimler Trucks CEO, stating this "could firmly establish Oregon as a leading state for clean technology development.”🌏 🚧 🚚

Learn more about the Task Force making it happen: https://bit.ly/4aP1zZ8

Post - Newsroom On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and leaders in the public and private sectors kicked off the first meeting of the Clean Tech Manufacturing Task Force. The Clean Tech Task Force, which is co-chaired by Governor Kotek, Senator Wyden and Daimler Truc...

Kicking off our with a wellness bingo challenge! 🌟 Let's prioritize our health and well-being together.

Remember wellness doesn't look the same for everyone; there's no wrong way to do it. What would you add to the bingo card?

Pickleball with ProFocus is coming up quickly! Join tech industry leaders Tuesday June 4th for a fun evening of and . All skill levels welcome!

Approximately 40 percent of American workers get laid off at least once in their careers. Also known as the business version of "It's not you, it's me."

Listen to insights from an HR expert here:

Lay-offs can leave you with big questions. An HR expert has answers. : Planet Money By one estimate, 40 percent of American workers get laid off at least once in their careers. And when that happens, companies will often say, "It's not personal. It has nothing to do with you or your performance. We're just changing priorities, making a strategic shift." It's like the business versi...

If you're currently using as a slightly more advanced form of Google search, here's an article of aha-moments that might help you: https://time.com/charter/6980366/six-aha-ways-ai-can-help-you-work-better/

Five ‘aha’ ways AI can help you work better Tips and prompts for using AI tools to unlock solutions in your everyday work and life from the founders of Women Defining AI, Helen Lee Kupp and Nicole Sterling.

How are you boosting team and in this new work normal? Share your tips and tricks!

Our 2024 Tech Trends Surveys found that 64% of Utahns and 65% of Portlanders are , often determined by their team/department.

Middle management is seeing double-digit growth in some industries and their roles are being reshaped to meet the demands of a technologically driven economy.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VbS # # #

Leading The Future Workplace: Managers Must Be The Engineers Of Their Hybrid Teams Managers need to adapt and learn new tools to lead their team and to make hybrid work effective.

An amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the tech community on June 13th! More information here: https://www.techoregon.org/event/womxn-in-tech-a-workshop-community-building-event 🚀

Womxn in Tech: A Workshop & Community Building Event Join us for Womxn in Tech: A Workshop & Community Building Event, an exciting gathering hosted by CMS Events.

In the news: Google spinout lands in Oregon to suck carbon out of the air, fight climate change.

Located next to one of Google’s riverfront data centers, 280 Earth hopes to use “waste heat” from its neighbor to power its operations.

https://bit.ly/3yxHPvF

Google spinout lands in Oregon to suck carbon out of the air, fight climate change 280 Earth is trying out its technology next door to Google's data centers in The Dalles.

Tech leaders, get ready for a fun-filled summer! Whether it's happy hours, hikes, or pickleball games, infuse your networking with enriching strategic conversations and problem-solving sessions. Join us at our next event!

Tech Connect Networking Group for IT Leaders ProFocus Technology's Tech Connect Series is an exclusive opportunity for tech professionals to network and engage with their peers.

May is and there are some surprising and not-so-surprising connections between technology and mental health.

Check out the recent post from Forbes to learn more:

Council Post: How AI And Technology Can Impact Mental Health Care The impacts of businesses not addressing mental health can have far-reaching implications.

No surprises here, tech jobs will continue to climb over the next decade.

Learn more about projected growth, salary trends, and more in our latest Market Trends Report: https://www.profocustechnology.com/general/tech-employment-salary-trends-2024/

Check back in at the end of June for our Q2 report!

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Check out these books to demystify and help shift your perspective.

Learn more:

6 Self-Help Books That Therapists Read Themselves Experts recommend these contemplative texts and workbooks to help shift your perspective.

Now that our annual satisfaction survey is complete, we've got a little bragging to do!

We understand how crucial good communication is. Your , our expertise. Connect with us today!

Are you ready to unleash the potential of generative AI and take your applications and solutions to new heights? Join the for the Activate Your Architecture Roadshow, where you'll gain invaluable insights into this game-changing technology through hand-on workshops and expert guidance. Select your city to find a location near you or join the event virtually!

Generative AI Day: Activate Your Architecture Uncover how AWS generative AI platforms can accelerate your business priorities, spark innovation, and enhance your company’s growth.

Closing time... 🎤🎵 Tomorrow, May 15th, our annual satisfaction survey closes.

Thanks to all our clients & consultants who participated and gave shoutouts to our team. We appreciate your honest feedback!

James Lund shares insights on AI trends for businesses here in Portland. Thanks to Candace Beeke at the Portland Business Journal for the great conversation!

Listen here: https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2024/05/10/executive-insights-james-lund-profocus-technoloy.html

Executive Insights: James Lund, President, ProFocus Technology - Portland Business Journal James Lund joined ProFocus Technology in 2016, coming in with an extensive background of experience in executive-level roles at both private and nonprofit companies.

“Daimler Truck North America is proud to call Portland, Oregon our home,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO, DTNA.

DTNA announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island, a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) training center adjacent to Electric Island and a new facility at the DTNA campus.

Learn more here:

Daimler Truck North America invests in clean transportation technology in Portland, Oregon | Automotive World Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) today announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island, a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) training center adjacent to Electric Island and a new engineering facility at the DTNA campus

We’re here to answer some burning questions:

❔ What are staffing pricing models?
❔ How do they calculate pay and bill rates?
❔ What explains the difference between the bill rate and the pay rate?

Learn more:

11 IT Staffing Pricing Factors in 2024 ProFocus Technology ProFocus Technology reviews what factors influence the pricing structure for IT Staffing services in 2022.

Looking to keep your momentum in the job market? Or maybe just expand your network? Check out the local Speed Networking for Techies next week on 5/15!

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/rose-city-techies/events/300522889/

Speed Networking for Techies , Wed, May 15, 2024, 5:30 PM | Meetup Please add your information to this spreadsheet to help confirm your attendance: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10L8s3trAgHi9o3zqnaRR4WE9jnenBqCKsXigCZ4FriU/edit

Are you a tech enthusiast looking for your next role? From automation engineers to product directors, ProFocus is hiring technical roles in various departments. Visit our job board on our website to apply!

Rachael shares 10 tips for managers looking to attract the RIGHT kind of tech talent.💡 🙌

Learn more here:

10 Tips to Attract Top Tech Talent 10 Tips to Attract Top Tech Talent in 2024: Insights from a Staffing Professional at ProFocus Technology. Get the insider knowledge now!

Did you know the has its own job board?🤔 💼

Check out who's hiring here:

The Silicon Forest: Oregon Tech Jobs & Companies TheSiliconForest.com is the premier job board and directory for the Oregon tech scene. Discover hundreds of tech companies, jobs, bootcamps, and more.