Employee Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Read news and advice on careers, hiring trends, employee recruitment and retention for MSPs and other channel partner organizations.

July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20
Pandemic influences IT staffing trends

The pandemic and economic uncertainty is influencing IT staffing priorities within the tech industry, according to new research; other news from the week.
June 05, 2020 05 Jun'20
Gigster data suggests gig economy methods can benefit SIs

A study of project data from the Gigster gig economy platform highlighted emerging trends in IT staffing, which could have implications for systems integrators; more channel news.
May 20, 2019 20 May'19
SADA Systems taps Google Cloud solutions lead Miles Ward as CTO

Cloud consultancy SADA Systems has appointed Miles Ward as CTO, a move that aims to strengthen the company's ability to build complex Google Cloud environments.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Software development skills in demand, spurring channel business

With DevOps and Agile software development skills in demand, channel companies are responding with assessment, training and even staffing services for their clients.

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Prioritize personality in your IT recruitment strategy

An effective IT recruitment strategy weighs a candidate's qualifications -- and personality. Cheaper Than A Geek's chief nerd explains his approach to hiring and retention. Continue Reading
Solve IT recruiting challenges with nontraditional candidates

If you're a channel firm faced with recruiting challenges, perhaps it's time to look outside the traditional talent pool. That's the advice of partner executives who are adopting innovative ... Continue Reading
Tech skills gap gives rise to IT apprenticeship programs

In the highly competitive tech labor market, channel partners are formalizing IT apprenticeship programs to cultivate the next generation of IT talent. Continue Reading

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What does data show regarding diversity in IT channel for 2020?

Dave Sobel updates his look at diversity in IT, with a greater focus on solution providers and vendors in the industry, aiming to help highlight companies championing diversity efforts. Continue Reading
Top 5 MSP challenges in the 2021 business climate

MSPs and IT consultancies anticipate several challenges in 2021, including developing growth strategies, broadening areas of expertise and cultivating talent. Continue Reading
Top 10 video interviewing tools for a virtual hiring toolkit

Video interviewing tools are essential in every modern recruiter's toolkit. Learn what 10 of the top tools offer and some of the HR systems they integrate with. Continue Reading

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Diversity in IT channel for 2020: It's time we take action

Dave Sobel looks to move beyond just discussing becoming more diverse in the workplace, with IT channel companies championing change and hiring more diverse leaders. Continue Reading
MSP staffing strategies change during a pandemic

The overall economic and employment impact of coronavirus is affecting service provider staffing -- some more than others, if at all. See why and gain tips to help with hiring. Continue Reading
Generations in the workplace and how to manage them

Managing different generations in the workplace calls for a clearer understanding of their characteristics, which will then help shape recruitment and retention strategies. Continue Reading

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Ease the MSP talent acquisition process with these tips

For Eric Hobbs, the key to the talent acquisition process is to recruit prospective employees early and often. Hobbs is CEO at Technology Associates, a managed service provider (MSP) in Cary, North ... Continue Reading
Channel execs grapple with IT security staffing challenges

Channel firms say security talent is hard to find and expensive to acquire. Learn how executives are overcoming the cybersecurity skills gap. Continue Reading
Do you have the IT skillset for these five hot data center jobs?

With technologies such as cloud computing in the limelight, data center pros need to upgrade their skillsets to catch the latest wave of innovation. Continue Reading