Author: James P. Gardner

IT Contractor Longevity: What Is It and How Do You Achieve It?

by James P. Gardner on May 22, 2013

 

Without question the economic climate of today’s IT market has made it more challenging than ever to source, and more specifically, retain the high-skilled contractor. The market has swayed in the contractor’s favor, providing ample opportunity across a wide array of industry sub-sectors. Once the phase of recruiting and hiring a candidate has passed, how […]

 

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IT Consulting Firm vs.VMS Program

by James P. Gardner on March 4, 2013

 

What are the benefits of working with an IT consulting firm versus a VMS Program? VMS (Vendor Management System) Programs are (typically) web-based applications that act as a mechanism for businesses to manage and procure a wide array of staffing services. While their inception is nothing new, the widespread adoption of the VMS, specifically by […]

 

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Advantages: Small vs. Large IT Staffing Firms

by James P. Gardner on December 11, 2012

 

Strategic IT initiatives have tangential effects across the enterprise, and as such, require both in-house and outside resources for on-time completion.  When seeking augmented staffing services for critical projects, can maximized value be garnered from the small IT staffing firm? Sometimes, bigger isn’t always better.

 

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