Talent Shortage Continues To Stymie IT Jobs Growth Rate Alexandria, VA, February 9, 2022 – While the economy gave a pleasant surprise with an addition of 467,000 jobs in January (and a sizable bump in December based on the revised numbers) technology-related job gains remained flat. The IT sector added only 4,000 jobs in January….
Especially in the last year, “data” has become nearly synonymous with “truth” in both business and casual conversations. “Show me the data” or “there is no real data” are phrases said by nearly everyone nowadays – but the underlying approach behind this sentiment is still relatively new. Indeed, the business world has fallen in love…
If your business was ahead of the curve, you may have started discussing hybrid work models before 2020. Early in that year, however, the concept was thrust onto the mainstage – for obvious reasons. Now, those that have not converted to hybrid models, especially technology-based firms, are falling behind the times. Switching to hybrid offers…
IT Jobs Growth Rate Flattens in December Alexandria, VA, February 9, 2022 – In line with a second consecutive month of disappointing national employment numbers, the IT sector added only 2,000 jobs in December. This is a sequential increase of a meager 0.04% to 5,390,300 jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the…
If your business has ever experienced the rollout of a new technology system, undergone a physical relocation, dealt with a data breach, or weathered even minor technical difficulties, then you know the importance of a prompt and qualified IT professional. In times of growth, development, and immediate need, businesses rely on their IT teams to…
When it comes to moving your business forward, upgrading your in-house technological capabilities is one of the most impactful steps you can take. In fact, most managers agree: according to an MIT study, 78% of executives believe implementing new technologies is crucial to establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage in the market. The process of…
IT Employment Growth Starts to Plateau and IT Talent Shortage is to Blame In September, IT employment increased by 0.04% to 5,376,700 jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment has increased by 4.15% since September 2020 adding 214,200…
You have undoubtedly heard of ageism – the practice of discrimination in the workplace based on age. If you are over 45, there is also a strong chance that you have actually experienced ageism as well; a recent survey conducted by AARP found that two-thirds of professionals in the 45-74 age bracket report that they…
IT Employment Growth Slows to a Trickle; Engineering Employment Surges In August, IT employment increased by 0.06% to 5,374,700 jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment has increased by 4.60% since August 2020 adding 236,400 IT workers. Engineering…
ESP has consistently won awards for excellence, both for the work we do and the way we do it. We believe that our commitment to our set of core values is a foundational reason we’ve been named one of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota and have celebrated over 50 years of staffing. We…