In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), there exists a fascinating subfield known as generative AI, which has been making significant strides in recent years. Generative AI (Gen AI) uses machine learning models to create new content, such as text, images, or music. Unlike traditional AI which relies on predefined rules and patterns, Gen AI…
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, As we enter the second quarter of 2024, the technology market landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses across Minnesota. At ESP, we’ve witnessed and adapted to numerous market shifts over our five decades in the local market. Today, I’m excited to share…
IT employment inched up 0.04%, adding 2,000 jobs in February, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. While on a year-over-year basis, IT employment was down 1.01% with a loss of 53,900 positions, the three-month moving average turned positive for the first time in almost…
We are thrilled to announce that ESP has been honored with the “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” award for 2023 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). This recognition reflects our team’s hard work and dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture and staying true to our Core Values throughout our company’s 54 year history…
With cloud computing taking hold as the de facto resource during the pandemic as more and more companies adopted a work-from-home strategy, it’s come a long way since its inception, revolutionizing the way businesses operate. More and more a vital part of how we access and share information, the cloud is evolving faster than we…
More and more, remote work is the flexible norm in this post-pandemic world, owing much of its existence to the technology that makes working from home possible … and your physical location irrelevant, as long as the work gets done. As technology continually evolves, so does our enhanced ability to telecommute without needing to commute…
The technology staffing industry is projected to see 5-7% growth in Technology positions in 2023, despite the economic headwinds of record-high levels of inflation, declining consumer and business confidence, and the expectation of a recession. Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance, said the biggest challenge facing the technology industry is not a lack of demand but, rather, an insufficient…
What Are the High-Paying Technology Jobs of the Future? The world is evolving faster than ever before, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation. As technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace, the demand for skilled professionals in the tech industry is growing equally fast. In Minneapolis, IT Consulting firms, Executive Recruiters,…
Tech employment saw only a tiny dip from August to September according to recent reports. This is another data point in a trend of stability across the sector. Over the past year, the month to month numbers have seen slight ticks both upward and downward while the overall picture shows a sector begging for the…
Employee Retention, Attraction, and Management in the Current Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impression on the workplace and how organizations manage their workforce. As we enter 2023, technology leaders in Twin Cities-based organizations still encounter new hurdles concerning employee retention, attraction, and management. It is crucial to note that the approach taken…