Part of the WTIA’s mission is to grow a strong and sustainable workforce, which means we’re passionate about keeping local talent plugged into our state’s technology industry. In addition to our job board, every Wednesday we’ll be keeping you connected to Washington’s job market with the latest in local hiring news.

White House adds 15 communities for “TechHire” initiative, including Seattle

Geekwire | Taylor Soper | March 9

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/white-house-adds-15-communities-techhire-initiative-including-seattle/

The White House today doubled the amount of communities participating in its “TechHire” initiative that aims to equip Americans with the skills they need to land jobs in the tech industry.

4 considerations for recruiting high-caliber talent to small companies

Puget Sound Business Journal | Laura Fries | March 9

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/how-to/human-resources/2016/03/4-considerations-recruiting-high-caliber-talent.html

When it’s time to find a new executive to take your small business to the next level, it can be hard to know what to look for. Here are four criteria to keep in mind during your search.

Job candidate background checks: Know your rights

Puget Sound Business Journal | Dana Manciagli | March 9

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/how-to/human-resources/2016/03/job-candidate-background-checks-know-your-rights.html

“In general, consumers and candidates are becoming very savvy about their rights,” Mr. Dyer says. “It’s more apparent with the flurry of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action lawsuits, which rose 26.8 percent in the last year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But even with increased awareness, there are tens of millions of millennials who aren’t up to speed.”

Highest-paying jobs of 2016: Tech and healthcare dominate Glassdoor’s annual list

GeekWire | Madeline Vuong | March 9

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/many-of-the-best-paying-jobs-are-in-tech-says-study-by-glassdoor/

“This report reinforces that high pay continues to be tied to in-demand skills, higher education and working in jobs that are protected from competition or automation,” Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at Glassdoor, said in a news release. “This is why we see several jobs within the technology and healthcare industries.”

20 Companies that Raise the Bar on Job Perks

IT Business Edge | Most Popular

http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/20-companies-that-raise-the-bar-on-job-perks.html

Slideshow: Companies that recognize the value good employees bring to the table are often willing to provide more to attract the best talent. And employees appreciate it. According to Glassdoor.com, nearly 57 percent of people report benefits and perks as being among their top considerations before accepting a new job.