We are in the midst of the tightest labor market in 50 years. The number of open jobs is more than the number of people unemployed. The quit rate is the highest on record. The IT talent shortage is affecting nearly every company. This has increased the pressure to lock down top talent. The IT industry is expected […]
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It’s the perfect time to be a cybersecurity professional because of the high employer demand for your technical talents. In 2018 alone, 3.6 billion records were compromised in 3,676 data breaches (that’s only through September), the EU’s GDPR created intense mandatory fines for data breaches, and new revelations indicate hackers might use some Chrome extensions […]
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How effective is your hiring process? If it lasts for the 45 day market average, the odds are good that your results are not what they could be. Longer hiring processes have a negative impact on the candidate experience. In fact, candidates often consider any delay in the hiring process as a hurdle thrown at their feet – and they’ll only […]
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Information Technology Staffing Agency Expands in Minnesota Tech Market LEAWOOD, KS – August 7th, 2018 – TriCom Technical Services, an information technology staffing agency recognized for their high-touch approach and measurable results, is proud to announce the official opening of their Twin Cities office. It will be located at 1550 Utica Ave S, Suite 575, […]
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Kansas City has a talent retention problem. According to Startland, more college-educated professionals (especially in the STEM fields) left than arrived in the region during 2016. For local businesses, that means your best employees are likely considering a move to a larger city or, even if they stay in Kansas City, an offer from your […]
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Escalating competition in the tech industry has put businesses and job seekers in a situation where their knowledge of compensation trends impacts the success of their long-term goals. More than ever, Kansas City IT salaries factor into the decision-making process for both parties. High demand for talent and low unemployment now oblige companies to weigh […]
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Though the IT talent shortage is national, each tech city is impacted by and will deal with the scarcity in their own way. Certain shortages in high-demand IT skillsets cut deeper in the Minneapolis tech community, compelling local businesses to get creative about how they fill those vacant positions. Which hiring strategies are going to […]
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Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from clients and job seekers.
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IT consulting can offer greater flexibility, opportunities for growth, and more choices than direct hire positions. The trade-off for tech professionals has always been the need to search regularly for that next contract. Though finding open contracts is less of a challenge in this market, sifting through incompatible offers in search of the right IT […]
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Though the Kansas City tech workforce grew 39% between 2011 and 2016, local companies are not immune to the IT talent shortage. High level IT skills are still scarce and tech unemployment is relatively low, making traditional hiring methods a struggle. However, certain strategies have managed to improve tech hiring for companies in the Kansas […]
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