Coronavirus has sent many American workers into a tailspin. Whether you want to or not, many have been forced into remote working. How do you avoid distractions and remain productive? Those accustomed to remote work share some simple tips on how to stay on-task and make sure the hours don’t slip by. Here are some…
Read MoreAs International Women’s Day approaches, we are reminded of how far women have come in forging gender parity, but we are also reminded, sadly, of how far we still need to go. Despite our strides, less than five percent of CEOs at S&P 500 companies are women and less than a quarter of the members…
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For her commitment to building an inclusive Detroit and Southeast Michigan, Global Detroit is honoring OpTech’s President and CEO, Ronia Kruse, with their Corporate Impact Award on October 3, 2019. Ronia was interviewed before the event by Global Detroit. The interview is provided below. “Innovation cannot exist without the right talent,” says Ronia Kruse, president and CEO…
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When was the last time you were hunting for a job? If it’s been awhile, you may be astounded the next time you fire off your resume, and receive a text message back from a recruiter or hiring manager. Yikes! New territory for many of us. So, how do you respond? Is it appropriate to…
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OpTech, LLC was once again recognized as one of Metropolitan Detroit’s Best and Brightest Places to work for. OpTech takes pride in being one of the Best and Brightest in Metro Detroit, as this is the company’s 1Oth time receiving this award. Along with the other companies recognized, OpTech was chosen based on their innovation…
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The job market is unlike anything our nation has seen in decades. In 2019, unemployment rates hit a 49-year low. To top it off, companies added 18 percent more jobs than in 2018 and the turnover rate is at the highest level since 2001 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The reality of this new environment has…
Read MoreAs we inch closer to 2020, a statistic by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sits looming as a reminder of the massive gender gap in the technology industry. According to the BLS, there will be 1.4 million computer science jobs available in the US by 2020, but women will be on track to only…
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As most of you are probably aware, OpTech believes strongly in charitable activities, especially those having a direct impact on children and STEM Education. Yesterday, OpTech team members participated in Boulan Park Middle School’s A.P.T. to Succeed program. A.P.T. to Succeed is a project in which local 8th grade students experience a professional interview by…
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Happy 313 Day. We love this city. Our city. It has left its mark on all of us, in one way or another. The authenticity, the grit, the splendor, the history; Detroit is real and magical and always evolving and growing…just like each one of us. We are Detroit. #proud
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