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In 2022, the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise the Great Resignation. This trend saw employees around the world leaving their places of work in droves. As a result, employee turnover surged to unprecedented levels.
While resignation rates have gradually decreased from their 2022 peak over the past few years, turnover continues to be a major challenge for businesses. Recent research from PwC revealed that a fifth (20%) of employees had considered leaving their role in the past year, rising to a quarter (25%) of employees aged 18–24.
Retention is no longer about salary alone. It’s about purpose, progression, and organizations seeing them as more than just a job title. Employees want to be at workplaces that offer growth and feedback, and a culture that reflects their values.
The good news is that acting now can turn this challenge into a competitive advantage. Here are three actions that leaders can take to improve their retention, building workplaces that people do not want to leave, but rather stay at, grow, and thrive.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Gaelle Devins: https://www.fastcompany.com/91361230/the-reason-why-most-employees-quit-and-what-leaders-can-do-about-it
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SherlockTalent is working with an esteemed client on the forefront of AI innovations to fill this AI Architect & Machine Learning Developer role. The selected individual will design and deploy advanced AI solutions—from robust data pipelines to production-ready ML models.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect & Implement end-to-end AI pipelines, ensuring robust data ingestion, model training, and deployment.
- Design scalable infrastructure using containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Automate CI/CD pipelines for efficient testing, deployment, and monitoring of ML models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, DevOps, Product) to deliver impactful AI solutions.
- Stay Current on emerging AI trends and best practices (GPU/TPU acceleration, distributed computing, etc.).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and programming languages like Python or Golang.
- Experience with MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLflow, Jenkins) and version control (Git).
- Familiarity with big data (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and both SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for large-scale AI challenges.
Why Join
- Contribute to innovative AI projects shaping multiple industries.
- Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible engagement options.
- Access a global network of like-minded professionals and continuous learning opportunities.
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Join us for the 18th Annual CIO Golf Outing to be held at the Jacaranda Golf Course, Friday September 26, 2025 from 7:00AM
Mark your calendar—Friday, September 26, 2025, the CIO Council of South Florida returns to Jacaranda Golf Club for our 18th Annual CIO Golf Outing. It’s a day of friendly competition, high-value networking, and real impact, and we want you there.
Register now or explore sponsorships
This year, Jacaranda is undergoing renovations, so for the first time in recent memory we’ll be limiting the outing to a single course. That means limited availability for foursomes—if you want in, now’s the time to lock it in.
As always, the outing supports the CIO Council Scholarship Fund, which has awarded more than 100 scholarships to students in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Every registration and sponsorship package directly fuels this mission—helping us invest in the next generation of South Florida’s technology leaders.
Our day kicks off early with sponsor setup at 6:00 AM, followed by breakfast and registration from 7:00 AM. We’ll tee off at 8:00 sharp with a 4-person scramble format. Then we’ll wrap up the day with a catered lunch and awards in the Palm Room. Trophies go out for top-performing teams, plus individual honors for closest to the pin and longest drive (both men’s and ladies’ divisions).
The outing features everything you’d expect—practice range, golf carts, roaming beverage carts, mulligans, and of course, great raffle prizes. Sponsorship packages start at just $500 for a Tee-box/Hole Sponsor, and scale up from there to include Foursome entries, on-course tents, competition sponsorships, and major title roles.
Whether you’re there to play, connect, or promote your business, the CIO Golf Outing delivers unmatched value. And with limited course availability, this is not the year to delay. Secure your foursome or sponsorship today and be part of a tradition that drives IT leadership forward while giving back to the South Florida tech community.
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SQL Saturday is a FREE, 100% volunteer run, training event for IT data professionals.
This event offers high-quality technical training on a variety of data-related topics such as:
- Data analytics,
- Fabric,
- SQL and No-SQL,
- Database Administration,
- DevOps,
- Development,
- Microsoft Azure,
- Amazon Web Services,
- Google Cloud Platform,
- Data Science, and Machine Learning,
- Business Intelligence and Analytics,
- Women in Technology,
- Personal Branding.
This is a great opportunity for all data professionals or students to engage with their peers and learn from Microsoft MVPs and other local and international speakers, not to mention the great networking opportunities that this in-person event will offer. Check in early as seating is limited and don’t forget to inform your friends and colleagues about the event!
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Miami GetMyInterns in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), facilitates connections between students and internship opportunities to provide real-world experience. The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) 2025 is scheduled from July 1 to August 2, 2025.
For Internship Providers:
- Registration: Now open for the 2025 SYIP season.
- Orientation Sessions: Virtual sessions on May 6 and 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
- Resources: Guides are available to assist in the registration and hiring process.
For Students:
- Eligibility: Approval required before registering; contact your school’s teacher champion for details.
- Returning Users: Use existing accounts from previous years.
- Login Instructions: Sign in via the CLEVER login or through the student portal.
For Parents:
- Support: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available in English, Spanish, and Creole.
- Contact: For inquiries, call the Internship Hotline at 305-693-3005.
Participating companies benefit from enthusiastic, prepared interns and contribute to a more productive workforce. Students gain valuable experience, academic credit, and are covered by accident insurance, ensuring no employer liability. For more information and to register, visit Miami.GetMyInterns.org.
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Does new research out of three universities—Duke, Surrey, and Hamburg—represent a tipping point in the development of artificial general intelligence?
The biggest technology game changers don’t always grab the biggest headlines. Two emerging AI developments may not go viral on TikTok or YouTube, but they represent an inflection point that could radically accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). That’s AI that can function and learn like us.
As the types of data used to interact with the environment become richer and more integrated, AI moves inexorably closer to true AGI.
Coming to our senses: WildFusion
As humans, we rely on all sorts of stimuli to navigate in the world, including our senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Until now, AI devices have been solely reliant on a single sense—visual impressions. Brand-new research from Duke University goes beyond reliance only on visual perception. It’s called WildFusion, combining vision with touch and vibration.
The four-legged robot used by the research team includes microphones and tactile sensors in addition to the standard cameras commonly found in state-of-the-art robots. The WildFusion robot can use sound to assess the quality of a surface (dry leaves, wet sand) as well as pressure and resistance to calibrate its balance and stability. All of this data is gathered and combined or fused, into a single data representation that improves over time with experience. The research team plans enhance the robot’s capabilities by enabling it to gauge things like heat and humidity.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Tom Barnett: https://www.fastcompany.com/91358434/these-two-game-changing-breakthroughs-advance-us-towards-artificial-general-intelligence
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The primary focus of this role is the design, planning, management, security, and daily operations of the organization’s global network infrastructure, which includes the design of international VPNs, switches, routers, firewalls, and other network-connected equipment. This encompasses the implementation, maintenance, and support of all data networks, as well as the administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of LAN, WAN, and wireless connectivity issues.
Expert-level experience with Cisco IOS is required.
- Ensure the international network infrastructure design is optimized for current needs and scalable to meet future business worldwide requirements.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement products and services to enhance system security, performance, manageability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address complex telecommunication requests, analyze needs, offer solutions, and oversee implementation.
- Serve as a project coordinator for moderately complex technical projects related to integrated voice and data systems, local and wide-area networks, wireless technologies, and associated infrastructure.
- Prepare operational reports, including project status, equipment, network inventory, and activity summaries, while maintaining system and procedural documentation.
- Recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades for systems such as telephone software, system parameters, and class of service, while coordinating with vendor support resources when necessary.
- Monitor network performance and security, resolving issues promptly, and managing service outages to minimize downtime.
- Assist in creating technical specifications for the acquisition of communications equipment like fiber optic systems, high-speed data, Internet, switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Identify and capture opportunities for cost savings across the network infrastructure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification required.
- Experience: 5-7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale, mission-critical Cisco-based converged networks. Expert-level experience with Cisco IOS is required. Experience with CradlePoint, WatchGuard, SolarWinds, Aerohive, or similar technologies is preferred. Telecommunications experience with multi-site Avaya PBX and VOIP is a plus.
- Certification: Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification required.
- License: Valid local driver’s license and passport.
- Travel: 10% travel to various locations.
- Physical Requirements: Office environment, with the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, occasional bending or stooping, and sitting for extended periods. Ability to travel via various transportation methods and exposure to outside elements during travel.
- Language: English.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and decision-making.
- Proficient in computer data entry and software applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Experience with technological research, analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of Windows environments and network operations.
- Expertise in network design and implementation, including Cisco network components.
- Familiarity with wireless systems such as Aerohive/Extreme.
- Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds and CradlePoint devices.
- Solid understanding of Netflow, WatchGuard firewalls, and security components.
- Knowledge of converged network technologies, including Voice over IP (VoIP).
- Experience with point-solution management systems and converged management platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of communication protocols, network management, and maintenance of large, international, mission-critical networks.
- Understanding of the latest telecommunications technologies, including VOIP, teleworking, and multi-site collaboration.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
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Employers are still hiring recent graduates—just more cautiously. Only 21% of the 1,322 employers surveyed rated the current college hiring market as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good,’ which is a dramatic drop from 61% in 2023.
I am a professor of information systems at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business in Philadelphia, and I coauthored this report along with a team of colleagues at the Center for Career Readiness.
Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.”
This advice seems particularly relevant this year. In today’s turbulent economy, companies are still hiring, but they’re doing it a bit more carefully. More places are offering candidates short-term work experiences like internships and co-op programs in order to evaluate them before making them full-time offers.
This is just one of the findings of the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report. This annual report tracks trends in the job market and offers valuable insights for both job seekers and employers. It is based on a national survey conducted in September 2024, with responses from 1,322 employers spanning all major industries and company sizes, from small firms to large enterprises. The survey looks at employer perspectives on entry-level hiring trends, skills demand, and talent development strategies.
Read the complete Fast Company article: https://www.fastcompany.com/91353582/employers-hiring-college-graduates-cautiously-report
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Résumé writing consultants share their do’s and don’ts for using AI
Love or hate AI, it’s reshaping how we apply to jobs. While nearly a third of job candidates think AI is hurting their job search, according to recent research from Career Group Companies, the same report found 62% of candidates using AI to write a résumé, cover letter, or writing sample for a job application—up from 32% just six months ago.
AI can help with the “common, silly errors that end up hurting [candidates] in the job search,” Cenedella said. Some of these errors can be fixed by simply asking AI to reformat or proofread a résumé. AI programs can also help change the tone or word choices in a résumé to match what a certain company is looking for.
So if you can’t beat ‘em, how do you join them and use AI to write résumés that stand out in a sea of applications? Résumé writing experts say it’s important to avoid common pitfalls and know when a human touch is irreplaceable.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY K.R. Callaway: https://www.fastcompany.com/91350585/how-to-use-ai-to-write-your-resume
