The White Collar Recession in Tech

By Nicole McMackin, President and CEO at Irvine Technology Corporation   Over the past several months, there has been a steady drumbeat of layoffs across the technology sector. Companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Google have all made workforce reductions. On the surface, it feels like contraction, but that is not actually what is happening.…

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What Recruiters Wish Candidates Knew

By Russell Wolf, Director of Recruiting & Delivery at Irvine Technology Corporation   After doing this for a while, one thing has become pretty clear to me. Most candidates don’t miss out on opportunities because they aren’t capable. They miss out because they don’t really understand how the hiring process works. There’s a disconnect. What candidates…

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Women in Leadership Certification Program for Spring 2026

This March, Irvine Technology Corporation is proud to launch the next cohort of our highly sought-after Women in Leadership program, a 15-week immersive experience designed specifically for rising Directors and Vice Presidents who are ready to elevate into the C suite. As organizations continue to recognize the importance of strong, diverse leadership at the top,…

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Why 2026 Will Redefine Technology Hiring and the Leaders Who Get It Right

As we enter 2026, the technology employment and staffing landscape is evolving with renewed complexity and opportunity. After several years of market correction following the pandemic-driven hiring surge, the technology workforce is settling into a more deliberate and strategic phase. While overall U.S. job growth slowed toward the end of 2025, with unemployment hovering around…

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The 2026 Tech Job Market: What to Expect & How to Be Ready

By Russell Wolf, Director of Recruiting & Delivery at Irvine Technology Corporation   The tech job market in 2026? It’s steady, but it’s selective. Companies are hiring, just not for the sake of it. Roles that directly support growth, innovation, or reduce risk are the ones moving. That means you can’t just have the right…

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A Technological Arms Race

By Nicole McMackin The United States is at the forefront of an unprecedented global race in artificial intelligence (AI), competing against nations like China and Russia in what many are calling the “AI arms race.” As AI continues to revolutionize industries, national security, and economic structures, the stakes have never been higher.AI is not just…

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