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ATC Members Making a Difference – Healthier People, More Connected Communities
On the morning of April 1st Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, ATC’s CEO Amber Gunst, Humana’s Texas VP Brock Purslow, Amy Foster Texas Beef Council's Nutrition Coordinator, and HealthCode's ED Steve Amos; gathered at City Hall to kick off...
Tips for a Better Employee Onboarding Process
Only four percent of working Americans qualified for unemployment in 2018. While this was great for the economy, the record-low unemployment rate can be a serious threat to your retention rate because other companies are more willing to pay up to get top talent – and...
Dude, Where’s My Rent?
Austin. The Live Music Capital of the World. A city known for its slogan, “Keep Austin Weird.” Soon, the slogan will have to change to, “Keep Austin Wired.” It was announced in April that the United States Census Bureau declared that Austin is the nation’s fastest...
New Member Highlight – KUNGFU.AI: Why Many Businesses Are Not Ready For AI
Pillars of Readiness By now, the story is well told on how artificial intelligence is changing businesses, all the way down to impacting core business models. In 2017, Amazon bought Whole Foods then later opened their Amazon Go automated store. Since then, they’ve...
Internal threats, Email threats, Website threats, Oh My!
In the new series MIDMRKT Local, Symantec and MIDMRKT Suite partner to bring together local IT executives for interactive discussions on cybersecurity. Thus far, we’ve met with nearly 100 executives in the following cities: Alexandria, Virginia Salt Lake City, UT...
Advantages of Employee Involvement
Let’s face it, the people that work for you are your company’s backbone. The hiring, recruiting, and vetting that goes on before your employees even start the job, already showcase their level of talent. These employees represent what you stand for and your company’s...
New Member Highlight – Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Technology Industry Team brings together attorneys with vast experience representing technology employers, ranging from multinational enterprises to start-ups and emerging companies, with respect to every aspect of labor and employment law,...
New Member Highlight – Icalia Labs: Choosing the Right Software Partner for your Company
Some time ago I made a presentation for the WeWork South Lake Union community located in Seattle, WA. It was a lunch-and-learn conversation on a casual topic: choosing the right software partner for your company. It was important for me to share these best practices...
Tips on Scaling Your Business – April Leadership Dinner Recap
ATC's April Leadership dinner focused on "What it takes to scale your business". We welcomed professionals who were seeking guidance in anticipation of scaling or advice on their current scaling journey. Indeed, making the decision to proactively grow your business is...
High Tech Bootcamps – Making an Impact on Job Seekers
If you're looking to transition into a new industry - say, the tech industry, perhaps? - you're likely wondering what the best learning & development option is for you. A professional bootcamp like the ones offered by the FlatIron School may be your best fit. If...