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In this virtual webinar, our expert panel will debate strategies for rethinking the IT and procurement partnership. We will also be discussing the challenges, obstacles, and innovations —like bringing more control over IT procurement decisions, Tier-0, co-ideation, co-sourcing, insourcing, outsourcing …and a few other ‘sourcy’ conversations.

Join us by registering here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7bNJfvpNRI-6dSROa4mwMA #/registration

As we mark International Migrants Day, let's remember that migration is an integral part of the human experience. It's an opportunity to learn, share, and grow together. Let's advocate for dignity, equality, and justice for migrants everywhere.

As we reflect on 2023, US Tech Solutions has been at the heart of two transformative trends shaping our industry: the critical push toward gender equality and the accelerated adoption of AI and automation. Our journey over the last year has led us to champion women in the workplace and make the most of new tech like AI.

Read this article to find out our top insights from 2023:
https://ustechsolutions.com/2023-a-year-of-empowering-progress/

2023: A Year of Empowering Progress - USTech Solutions As we reflect on 2023, US Tech Solutions has been at the heart of two transformative trends shaping our industry, the critical push towards gender equality and the accelerated adoption of AI and automation.

Remote work appears to have allowed mothers of young children, in particular, to join the workforce in record numbers.

Find out more about how remote work is helping women rejoin the workforce in this article by The Atlantic.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/09/women-remote-work-shecession-employment-rate/675488/

One Big Benefit of Remote Work It’s helped bring mothers back to the workforce.

Human Rights Day reminds us that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Today, let's raise our voices against injustice and discrimination and work towards a world where human rights are upheld for everyone, everywhere.

In this recent article by SIA, executives said that "Artificial intelligence will solve a plethora of problems, such as speed of placement, while also opening new business opportunities."

Read this article to find out what the next three years will bring for tech, talent and suppliers.
https://www2.staffingindustry.com/Editorial/Daily-News/What-the-next-3-years-will-bring-for-tech-talent-and-suppliers-SIA-panel-66912

What the next 3 years will bring for tech, talent and suppliers: SIA panel Despite recent turmoil, several staffing executives say the workforce ecosystem will see massive advances in speed, efficiency and innovation.

When it comes to AI and technology, studies show that neurodivergent talent is particularly suited to having a fresh approach to thorny problems, which can be a major asset in IT projects.

Learn more about US Tech Solutions 'Diversity Supplier of the Year 2023': https://ustechsolutions.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

Generative AI, for all its grandeur, has the potential to perpetuate latent biases inherited from human creators.

Learn about the ethical implications of Generative AI in HR policies in this recent article by Forbes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/25/ai-bias-in-recruitment-ethical-implications-and-transparency/

Council Post: AI Bias In Recruitment: Ethical Implications And Transparency Companies are embracing generative AI tools with open arms to turbocharge their operations.

Despite most women wanting to return to work after an extended absence, there are barriers in place preventing them from doing so.

As a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, we are working with employers and career returners to facilitate women’s return to work, with a focus on placing them in supportive environments.

A new poll suggests that while 98 percent of women want to return to work after maternity leave, only 13 percent say it’s actually viable for them. With women struggling to get back to work after maternity leave, organizations need to start implementing initiatives that support women, especially women wanting to return back to work.

Want to learn more? Read this article by Workplace Insight.
https://workplaceinsight.net/women-continue-to-struggle-with-the-return-to-work-after-maternity-leave/

Women continue to struggle with the return to work after maternity leave - Workplace Insight A new poll suggests that while 98 percent of women want to return to work after maternity leave, only 13 percent say it’s viable for them

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with the simple joys of good food, warm company, and the love that binds us together.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! 🍁

Does your organization have an understanding of neurodiverse conditions?

If not, now is the time to start educating yourself and your workers. There's no better time to learn.

Learn more about US Tech Solutions 'Diversity Supplier of the Year 2023':
https://ustechsolutions.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

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Women are choosing to return to administrative roles rather than managerial positions because they offer better flexibility and don't require them to cut their maternity short. It is surely unfair to make women choose between their careers and being mothers.

Are you a female professional struggling to navigate the return to work? Register your interest here:
https://ustechsolutions.com/women-back-to-work/

As a large percentage of neurodivergent individuals are unemployed, yet studies show that neurodivergent talent is particularly suited to having a fresh approach to thorny problems, which can be a major asset in IT. Tap into this pool of candidates and fill the talent gap.

Learn more about US Tech Solutions 'Diversity Supplier of the Year 2023':
https://ustechsolutions.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

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Diwali is not just about lighting lamps; it's about kindling the light within. May your inner radiance shine bright this Diwali.

Happy Festival of Lights!

This Veterans Day, we honor the strength, courage, and dedication of those who have served. Your sacrifices have shaped our nation, and we are forever grateful.

49% of employed job seekers say AI Recruiting Tools are more biased than humans. Find out why people are skeptical of AI Recruiting Tools in this recent article by PR News Wire.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/distrust-in-recruiting-49-of-employed-job-seekers-say-ai-recruiting-tools-are-more-biased-than-humans-301921157.html

Distrust in Recruiting: 49% of Employed Job Seekers Say AI Recruiting Tools Are More Biased Than Humans /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their...

We're helping women to return to work after an extended career break. Often, the cost of childcare, lack of flexibility in managerial roles, and other barriers make returning to full-time work impossible for many women. Businesses need to do better. And it begins here.

If you're a female professional looking to rejoin the workforce after an extended break, register your interest here:
https://ustechsolutions.com/women-back-to-work/

Today, the abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. Everyone is talking about AI. Want to learn the two levels and three kinds of AI? Are you a leader looking for AI strategies?

If so, read this compelling article by tech writer Ian Tomlin:
https://ustechsolutions.com/where-next-for-ai/

Where does AI go next in businesses like yours? - USTech Solutions In this post '23 conference season article, we've put together some key learning lessons about what CEOs and CIOs need to know about AI and where it goes next in businesses like yours.

While more women than men would like to see employers step up and support women in the workplace; still, a not insignificant six in ten men also acknowledge the importance of such support.

Read this article by the HR Director to find out the challenges faced by women returning to the workplace.

https://www.thehrdirector.com/business-news/employee-engagement/employers-must-support-women-returning-workplace/

Employers must do more to support women returning to workplace | theHRD One of the many challenges faced by women returning to the workplace is the steep cost of childcare, which has in many cases become unaffordable and in certain areas inaccessible to many families. This means that often the only option is for one parent to give up work and stay at home – and in the...

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is all about having fun, so let out your inner ghoul today.

As a minority-owned business and a Diversity Supplier of the Year, we are committed to combating discrimination and gender inequality in the workplace. We are working with employers and career returners to facilitate women’s return to work, with a focus on placing them in supportive environments.

So, if you're a female professional looking to return to work after an extended career break, register your interest here:

https://ustechsolutions.com/women-back-to-work/

With a large percentage of the workforce being neurodivergent, it's time for organizations to start embracing neuroinclusion in their DE&I initiatives.

Learn more about US Tech Solutions 'Diversity Supplier of the Year 2023': https://ustechsolutions.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

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US Tech Solutions is excited to be attending the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange 2023 on October 22-25.

Want to discover how we embrace diversity as a core component of our culture, our approach to business, and the opportunities we provide to our clients and employees? Reach out to Surabhi Bansal and Vikas Kapoor to discuss it with them one-to-one.

We're attending the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange 2023 on October 22-25!

Connect with Surabhi Bansal and Vikas Kapoor to set up a meeting and find out why US Tech Solutions is recognized as a Top U.S. Firm by Diversity Business, and Supplier of Excellence by our many Fortune 100® clients

Are you a female professional looking to return to work? We’re here to provide the resources and support to help women navigate the challenges of returning to work.

Visit our website to find out how we can help you to return to your career.

With Generative AI booming in popularity, talent with skills in it is being sought after. This article by CIO details the ten most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now.

If you're looking for new work, these are the skills to improve.

https://www.cio.com/article/653613/10-most-in-demand-generative-ai-skills.html

10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Despite historical challenges, Indigenous peoples have shown incredible resilience. Today, we celebrate their strength and perseverance.

Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace is essential.

This Black History Month, let's create a more equitable work environment for all.

We're helping women to return to work after an extended career break. Often, the cost of childcare, lack of flexibility in managerial roles, and other barriers make returning to full-time work impossible for many women. Businesses need to do better. And it begins here.

If you're a female professional looking to rejoin the workforce after an extended break, get in touch to learn more about we can help.

Embrace diversity in the workplace during National Inclusion Week!

We're proud to foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Are you a female professional looking to return to work? We’re here to provide the resources and support to help women navigate the challenges of returning to work.

Visit our website to find out how we can help you to return to your career.

Our world is better when everyone is treated fairly and paid equally.

Let's work towards a future with equal pay for all!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Today, we're celebrating the diversity within the Hispanic community! Our cultures, languages, and traditions are as varied as the colors of the rainbow. Share your unique heritage, and let's embrace our differences.

Did you know? As a minority-owned business and a Diversity Supplier of the Year, we are committed to combating discrimination and gender inequality in the workplace. We are working with employers and career returners to facilitate women’s return to work, with a focus on placing them in supportive environments.

So, if you're a female professional looking to return to work after an extended career break, then get in touch to find out how we can help.

Twelve million women left the workforce during the pandemic, and it's now back to pre-pandemic levels.

In this article by the Journal Record, they believe that offering a hybrid remote-office schedule is attractive to women as they still carry the bulk of home responsibilities.

https://journalrecord.com/2023/06/17/women-who-left-workforce-during-pandemic-return/

Women who left workforce during pandemic return - The Journal Record Some 12 million women left the labor force during the pandemic.

With 28.2% of workers adapting to a hybrid work model, researchers can now see the positives and negatives of hybrid working. While it offers many benefits, ‘proximity bias’ can put hybrid workers at a disadvantage, and according to research, women bear the brunt of it.

In our recent article, we explored the concept of proximity bias, how it impacts women, and what strategies organizations can employ to prevent or stop the bias from occurring.

https://ustechsolutions.com/the-hybrid-work-bias-and-how-it-affects-women/

The hybrid work bias and how it affects women - US Tech Solutions Proximity bias is shown to have a strong impact on hybrid workers, especially women. What strategies can organisations employ to mitigate it?

On Labor Day, we appreciate not only the work we do but also the connections we make along the way. Tag a colleague or friend who has made your work journey special!

Women are choosing to return to administrative roles rather than managerial positions because they offer better flexibility and don't require them to cut their maternity short. It is surely an unfairness to make women choose between their careers and being mothers.

Are you a female professional struggling to navigate the return to work? Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help.