What to Do When a Team Member Leaves Unexpectedly

So, a key member of your team turned in their notice today. Maybe they are moving to another company, or maybe they won the lottery; either way, you now have a crucial role to fill. So, what should you do first? Then what? What about that big project? First, and most importantly: don’t panic. This isn’t the first or last time something like this will happen. Here are our tips for surviving this transition.

It can be a challenging time when a key team member leaves. Whether it’s an IBM i lead or IT Director, many organizations are left scrambling at an unexpected departure. While we’ve discussed what can be done in the aftermath in order to keep things moving, there are a few things you should have prepared at all times that could make a future transition easier.

Sometimes we come across a blog that is so good that we just have to share it. We will highlight a few of our favorites each month here on the blog, but don't forget to see what else we are sharing on Twitter and Facebook.

It goes without saying that having an updated, informative website is a must for any organization these days. Sometimes, however, taking on a big website overhaul just isn’t an option for your company’s resources. That’s where utilizing an affordable platform like WordPress can come into play.

So, your IT Director turned in their notice today. Maybe they are moving to another company, or maybe they won the lottery; either way, you now have a crucial role to fill. So, what should you do first? Then what? What about that big project? First, and most importantly: don’t panic. This isn’t the first or last time something like this will happen. Here are our tips for surviving this transition.

Sometimes we come across a blog that is so good that we just have to share it. We will highlight a few of our favorites each month here on the blog, but don't forget to see what else we are sharing on Twitter and Facebook.

What is social hacking?

"Social hacking describes the act of attempting to manipulate outcomes of social behavior through orchestrated actions. The general function of social hacking is to gain access to restricted information or to a physical space without proper permission." - Wikipedia

This past weekend, thousands of developers descended on Kalahari waterpark and convention center in Sandusky, Ohio for CodeMash 2017. Our own Greg Crane attended for the second year in a row.

While development jobs across the board have a number of similarities, there can also be stark differences depending on which technologies an organization utilizes. That kind of change can be daunting for those developers looking to expand their horizons and move to a new job that works with an unfamiliar code. But, that’s exactly what Jim encountered when he joined our team this past summer, and he has some tips for making that transition as smooth as possible.

Our commitment to stretch, learn, and grow here at Briteskies doesn't just apply to full-time team members; it extends to those who look to us as a source of information as well. For Jack Rhine, that meant working with the Briteskies team to expand his tech knowledge as part of his Senior Project. Read on to hear about his experience.