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Market Insights: The 2026 Technology Hiring Reality
ByStacy Hampton May 12, 2026September 22, 2026

Market Insights: The 2026 Technology Hiring Reality If you’ve been watching the tech hiring market in 2026, the narrative feels familiar: growth isn’t surging, hiring isn’t making headlines, and overall activity appears steady. But “steady” doesn’t mean inactive. At a glance, the market appears flat. But at ESP IT, we’re seeing something different: while the broader market may look stable, demand hasn’t disappeared. Rather, it’s evolving. A recent report by TechServe Alliance details a strategic market rather than…

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ESP IT Named to Business Insider’s List of America’s Top Recruiting Firms
ByStacy Hampton January 20, 2026September 17, 2026

ESP IT Named to Business Insider’s List of America’s Top Recruiting Firms We’re thrilled to announce that ESP IT has been recognized by Business Insider as one of America’s Top Recruiting Firms! This recognition is based on rigorous, data-driven evaluation and conducted by Business Insider and their data partners. We’re proud that ESP IT’s reputation…

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ESP Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 2025
ByStacy Hampton May 20, 2025September 22, 2026

ESP Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 2025 ESP IT is proud to announce its inclusion in Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms. This prestigious recognition reflects our continued commitment to excellence in matching top-tier talent with organizations across the United States. Each year, Forbes partners with…

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Solving Staffing Pain Points: How ESP IT Delivers a Better Digital & Technology Hiring Experience
ByStacy Hampton April 16, 2025September 17, 2026

Solving Staffing Pain Points: How ESP IT Delivers a Better Digital & Technology Hiring Experience Hiring Digital & Technology talent comes with its challenges—not just in finding qualified professionals, but in identifying skill-specific talent that matches unique business needs. Additionally, working with traditional staffing agencies can sometimes add frustration rather than alleviate it. At ESP…

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Spring 2025 ESP IT Industry Update
ByStacy Hampton March 25, 2025September 17, 2026

Spring 2025 ESP IT Industry Update: A Letter from Aaron Stratman To our valued customers and partners in the Twin Cities Technology Community, Reflecting on the first quarter of 2025, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the evolving IT staffing landscape and share insights into what we anticipate as we continue to move…

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Placing People First: Redefining Partnership in IT Staffing Solutions
ByStacy Hampton December 17, 2024September 22, 2026

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…

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ESP 2024 Salary Survey Guide
ByStacy Hampton August 14, 2024September 22, 2026

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…

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Summer 2024 Industry Insights, Milestones, and Leadership Transition: a Letter from Aaron Stratman, President and CEO, ESP IT
ByStacy Hampton August 12, 2024September 22, 2026

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…

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ESP Wins ‘Best Staffing Firm to Work For’ 2024: Celebrating Excellence, Collaboration, Open Communication, and Positivity
ByStacy Hampton July 16, 2024September 22, 2026

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…

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Spring 2024 State of the Industry Update: a Letter from Aaron Stratman, President and CEO, ESP IT
ByAaron Stratman April 4, 2024September 22, 2026

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…

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