Sarah Pruitt recently wrote about Labor Day on History.com, reviewing the complicated history that led to this holiday that celebrates work in our nation. “Today many Americans see Labor Day as time off from work, an opportunity to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family and a final moment of summertime relaxation before the busy […]
Happy Independence Day
America is rather young! Thinking about our Fourth of July celebrations this year, I am reminded that our nation is not quite 250 years old. That’s fairly young compared to many countries in the world who measure their ages in the hundreds and thousands of years. But what we lack in age we have made up for […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Today we remember the fathers and father figures in our lives. Despite what we think about when we look back at our dads, they were, along with our mothers, the most important people in our lives while we were growing up. And even if another took his place, we can know that God created our […]
Freedom is Not Bought Cheaply
[Address During Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery] My fellow citizens: In America’s cities and towns today, flags will be placed on graves in cemeteries; public officials will speak of the sacrifice and the valor of those whose memory we honor. In 1863, when he dedicated a small cemetery in Pennsylvania marking a terrible […]
Employee spotlight: Justine Stuckey
Core Technology Solutions is pleased to introduce Justine Stuckey as the new Office Administrator in our home office. Justine manages much of the behind-the-scenes work for CTS and we are so grateful to have her on our team. She is a valuable asset in our work. I asked Justine to describe her work and what […]
What’s So Good about Good Friday?
Good Friday is observed in what is known as Holy Week in the Christian tradition. Historically, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem among a crowd of well-wishers waving palm branches at Him as He rode by. The Bible reveals a number of events during the succeeding days, including the […]
Do You Love Your Job?
February may be the month of love — hearts and flowers and such — but does that include your job? Do you love your work? Are you excited to make that hour commute or log in from home first thing in the morning to finish your projects, gather your team, or plan the next rollout? […]
2023 IT Job Prospects
CIO magazine has just put out its top 10 list of most in-demand IT jobs for 2023. Consider it a barometer of what companies will likely be focused on as they hire IT talent in this new post-pandemic normal for business. Here is some of their perspective on IT careers in the new year: The […]
Focus!
If you’re not quite sure how to evaluate 2022, take some advice from the pithy saying above. Focus is everything! It captures the best subjects in the photograph and makes them clear and attractive. Focus in work and family and life is like that, too. Focus on what’s really a priority at work, keeping the […]
Do You Have a Christmas Story?
Much of the world is celebrating Christmas this weekend. Even in cultures that do not have a heritage of Christianity, people everywhere know something about the Christmas season, whether about the Christ-child in the manger or the big guy in the red suit with all the reindeer. Christmas is literally a global holiday. Of course, […]
Already Thinking about 2023 Resolutions?
So are you one of those who like to get a head start on the new year? Perhaps a bit obsessive about setting goals early? Or maybe the thought of shopping for those last-minute Christmas gifts pushes you to sit back down and knock out some new year resolutions? Whatever the reason you have for […]
Celebrating Freedom and Independence
Kerry J. Byrne wrote recently of a truly patriotic American named Julia Ward Howe: “Howe (1819-1910) gave the United States — and the world — some of the most inspirational words ever written. She penned “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” in November 1861, during a wartime tour of Washington, D.C., as Americans realized with […]
Hiring: Learning Management Specialist
About the job: Our client is seeking an LMS (Learning Management System) specialist who can assist with developing and automating processes and finding solutions in the LMS system Long term W2 contract position, US Authorized worker, No Corp to Corp. This position will be a hybrid role in Columbia SC, so this candidate needs to […]
Nashville: Senior IT Project Manager
Our client, a leading insurance organization, is seeking a talented Sr. IT Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience leading two or more concurrent project teams for a long term contract assignment. *Seeking only candidates local to the Nashville area, Will work in office first 90 days to get ramped up, and then […]
A Symbol of our Freedom
There are a lot of national holidays in America. Several of them are patriotic. One of the lesser noticed holidays that speaks to our national pride is Flag Day, occurring on June 14 every years. Here are some facts about this well-deserved remembrance of this honored symbol of our nation’s freedom from History.com: When the […]
Talent Shortages and the Tech Sector
Gordon Pelosse, of the Forbes Human Resources Council, recently wrote of the alarming talent shortage trends employers are seeing currently and projecting into the rest of 2022. Several factors are impacting employers as they scramble to find skilled talent: Higher education failings Graduates with mismatched degrees for their fields A shift of power from employer […]
The Quiet Sacrifice of Heroes
Service is basic to most cultures. Someone is always in service to someone else. That’s been true throughout history. Even in our homes, serving one another is vital for harmony and growth in our relationships. A healthy marriage practices mutual service, out of love and devotion. Our children see this devotion and, hopefully, will emulate […]
How CIOs and Other Tech Leaders Adapt to the Future
If these past few years of the global pandemic have taught us anything, it is that we must adapt to changing times and circumstances if we are to survive and thrive. Covid-19 was just the beginning of the disruption of life, of family, and of business. The impact of the coronavirus affected the 2020 elections, […]
Easter: A Time For Renewal
For about 2,000 years, the Western world has celebrated Easter as a memorial to life given and life received. For Christianity (including the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions), Easter Day is the Sunday morning that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, securing life everlasting to those who believe in His message of life. […]
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