Tech Staffing Insights — Aug. 2024

Welcome to our edition of Tech Staffing Insights, a new monthly newsletter from TechServe Alliance designed to provide industry trends, expert insight and upcoming events and news for the IT and Engineering staffing community. We are excited to share timely and relevant updates with you about the current tech staffing market, best practices and strategies, and learning opportunities that will help you grow and succeed in your business.

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INDUSTRY TRENDS

IT Employment Index

IT Employment Remains Flat in July Amid Ongoing Economic Apprehension. “Although IT employment showed small gains at the start of 2024 after 23 consecutive months of job losses, IT jobs have remained relatively flat over the past few months,” noted Mark Roberts , TechServe’s CEO. Get the index here.

Benchmark Industry Data

The?2024 Sales & Recruiter Metrics Report?and the TechServe Alliance?Operating Practices Report, offer invaluable insights for IT and engineering staffing firm owners and executives including recruiter performance metrics and compensation data. High-Performing firms leverage data and industry benchmarking to drive growth and increased profitability. Continue reading...

EXPERT INSIGHT

Best Practices to Get First-Time Client Meetings

Have you noticed how difficult it can be to secure first-time client meetings in today’s challenging sales environment? If you work in sales, you may find it nearly impossible to break through the noise and secure those important initial meetings. So what’s working? What isn’t? And how can you adapt for success? Read more for effective strategies to land those first-time client meetings.

2024 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends

The TechServe Government Affairs Team actively monitors federal legislation and regulatory proposals and changes. We are providing this update as a general overview of significant changes or trends in employment law at the federal, state, and local levels during the first six months of 2024. Get update here.

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Webinar: How Do High Profit IT & Engineering Staffing Firms Manage Their P&L’s to Maximize Profitability?

Join Rick Carlson, Director of TechServe’s Sales & Recruiting Management Program, President at Harvyst Consulting Partners, on August 27 to find out how your firm measures up in the current market and understand the strategies that can help your organization thrive. Register Today.

2024 TechServe Alliance Executive Summit

Join us this November in Scottsdale for the premier networking and educational event for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry -- The 2024?TechServe Alliance Executive Summit.

Connect with industry peers -- IT staffing & engineering staffing firm owners, executives, and managers. Learn about?the trends, opportunities, and challenges confronting the industry in a rapidly changing environment. Learn More.