IT Certifications

The Essential Guide to IT Certifications: Understanding Acronyms, Qualifications, and Career Paths

The Essential Guide to IT Certifications: Understanding Acronyms, Qualifications, and Career Paths In the ever-evolving field of Information Technology, certifications play a crucial role in validating your skills and expertise. They not only enhance your resume but also open doors to better career opportunities. However, with a myriad of certifications available, it can be challenging…

ESP 2024 Salary Survey Guide

ESP 2024 Salary Survey Guide

ESP 2024 Salary Survey Guide We are happy to bring you our 2024 edition of the ESP Salary Survey Guide! Our salary guide presents data gathered and analyzed from a variety of Minnesota companies, including established Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized organizations, and smaller emerging businesses. We compared our numbers, using actual salaries from our recent…

ESP IT Summer 2024 Letter from Aaron Stratman, President and CEO

Summer 2024 Industry Insights, Milestones, and Leadership Transition: a Letter from Aaron Stratman, President and CEO, ESP IT

  ESP IT Summer 2024 Letter from Aaron Stratman, President and CEO To our valued customers and partners in the Twin Cities Technology Community:  As we move through 2024, I wanted to take a moment to update you on the state of the industry, share some recent achievements, and announce important changes within our leadership…

IT Employment

TechServe Alliance: IT Employment Ekes Out Small Gain in June

TechServe Alliance: IT Employment Ekes Out Small Gain In June IT employment in June eked out a very modest gain of .004%, adding 200 jobs month-over-month, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. When analyzed on a yearly basis, the IT job market contracted by…

ESP Wins ‘Best Staffing Firm to Work For’ 2024: Celebrating Excellence, Collaboration, Open Communication, and Positivity

ESP Wins ‘Best Staffing Firm to Work For’ 2024: Celebrating Excellence, Collaboration, Open Communication, and Positivity We are delighted to announce that ESP has been honored with the “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” award by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for the second consecutive year, reflecting our continued commitment to investing in our team, our…

WEBINAR: The State of the Industry: June 2024

TechServe Alliance WEBINAR: The State of the Industry – June 2024 Our Partners at TechServe Alliance give insights on the latest developments in the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET Speakers:– Mark Roberts, CEO, TechServe Alliance– Jim Janesky, Principal, Forest Hills Advisory…

Right-Now Cybersecurity Solutions for IT Staffing and Engineering Staffing Firms

Right-Now Cybersecurity Solutions for IT Staffing and Engineering Staffing Firms Our Partners at TechServe Alliance Detail Top Cybersecurity Solutions A single compromised business email can expose sensitive client information — are you prepared? Cybersecurity and data privacy are essential, particularly for IT staffing and engineering staffing firms. These firms face frequent cyber threats due to…