Placing People First: Redefining Partnership in IT Staffing Solutions In today’s competitive technology staffing landscape, finding the right talent requires strategic and personalized hiring solutions that go beyond filling positions. At ESP, we focus on building meaningful partnerships that drive your business forward. Our commitment and brand promise is to operate as an extension of…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…