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The Best IT Staffing Model for Your Business

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In today´s fast changing business and market climate, efficiency and effectiveness are crucial to your company´s survival. This means that you need to have the right person for the job – any job – whether the job is permanent or only a temporary. IT staffing agencies can secure IT employees who have the skills that your company needs. They can also help businesses endure economic ups and downs. With so many agencies on the market, one question often comes to mind:

How to choose the right IT staffing agency?



IT STAFFING – “WAR FOR TALENT” A company´s need for employees and talents shifts and fluctuates due to mergers

and expansions at the enterprise levels, as well as retirements, resignations and promotions at an employee level Essentially, IT staffing is a service that fulfills a company´s labor needs with individuals who have the skills necessary to satisfy those needs. If used efficiently, IT staffing can save a company a great deal of time and money. This is where IT staffing agencies come to the stage. These agencies are

organizations that match employers to IT employees. Most agencies offer some of the following staffing models:

1. Project based IT staffing When a company has specialized projects which are different from its usual operational activities, it is often not a good idea to hire IT specialists on a permanent contract. This is often a good practice as it is cost-effective and it is easier to let go of the employees once the project has been completed.

2. Contract IT staffing Contract staffing is a hiring method that provides companies with additional flexibility. It allows them to bring IT professionals on a contract basis for a specific period of time. A company can use these workers, often called contractors, to complete projects, meet deadlines and for other temporary needs.

3. Contract to hire IT staffing Contract to hire or simply C2H is a specific means to a specific end. It outlines a set length of time that a contractor will work for a company. At the end of that set period of time, a company will decide if the contractor will be hired as





a permanent employee or just end his contract. It is a good way for a company to see the qualities of a contractor before full time hire.

With hundreds of IT staffing agencies over the country – all of them boasting different specialties and selling points it can be a difficult decision which one to choose. It is important to ask yourself:

• Are they specialized in IT industry? • What value can they bring to your company? • Can they be trusted to protect confidential information? • Do they take a consultative approach?

5 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE WRONG IT STAFFING AGENCY Selecting an IT staffing agency to work with is an important and often a very difficult business decision. However, selecting the right one can bring many benefits to your business, including:

• Introducing you to a large selection of IT professionals that would otherwise be unavailable to you

• Advising you on how to strengthen your recruitment strategy and improving employee retention

• Providing you with guidance and assistance in searching, selecting and interviewing process

• “Out of the box” thinking on how to attract talents.

However, choosing the wrong IT staffing agency can not only slow your project, but it can damage your business as well as your brand. The IT staffing agency that you select needs to understand that there are aspects of your company that set you apart from other companies within your industry. Great communication skills are of the utmost importance when it comes to understanding your needs. You need to be sure that the IT staffing agency is responsive to any concerns or needs that you may have. If they are not, then this is a serious warning sign.





The IT staffing agency that you work with can’t fill your needs if they don’t have the ability to understand them.

1. Small amount of experience in IT field It is very important that the IT staffing agency has the experience in the field as this enables them to provide you with employees that have the skills that your company needs. This experience also brings you information on market intelligence and informs you on industry trends. If the agency lacks experience, you will not be able to develop an effective recruiting and retention plans and build network connections.

2. They do not understand the needs of your company If the IT staffing agency does not have industry experience, it is almost certain that they will not understand your needs. Not understanding your needs will result in IT staff that lacks the skills needed to fulfill your needs. This results in communication issues, missed deadlines and at the end – loss of profit.

3. They are bad in screening applicants The IT staffing agencies need to properly screen their applicants. Often, IT staffing agencies do not do their screening process. If they do not ask the right questions during the interview, it often results with:

• Failing to check references • No background checks • No confirmation of prerequisite skills

In these uncertain times, your company cannot afford any unwanted surprises.

4. They bill a very low rate If an IT staffing agency bills a very low rate, it is almost often a warning sign that you are dealing with the wrong agency. Low rate usually results with low quality IT workers. It can also be a sign that the employees are paid lower than a minimum wage or even that an agency is dealing with illegal workers. These can lead your company to pay costly fines and destroy your reputation if it ends in the media.

5. Quantity over quality Very often, IT staffing agencies advertise as having a large database of employees. You should often take this as an early warning sign and ask





yourself if the agency is dealing with skilled workers instead of a large pile of dead weight. Taking special care and not rushing to choose, you can avoid dealing with the wrong IT staffing agency. Engaging with the wrong IT staffing agency can be costly, time-consuming and in the end – frustrating process that can result in killing your productivity.

So, how do you get it right? THE BEST STAFFING MODEL FOR YOUR BUSINESS Whether a company is looking for only one professional or more to fill a temporary gap or for an important project that requires enrolling a number of experts for a longer period of time, staffing agencies are often the best choice The typical IT staffing agency operates with a focus on only particular areas of the job market while disregarding others. When you have specialized IT projects that require skills which your current IT employees do not have, or you just do not have or not want to spend time, resources and money to execute them, Apex Informatics is the right partner for you. Benefits for your business:

• Access to a robust database of talented contractors • Immediate and easy access to IT staff for your projects • Choice to handpick professional and skilled IT personnel • Helps you save money and time.

With our extensive knowledge, experience and expert IT staffing solutions, we will connect you with the people you need to successfully overcome your challenges and ease up your way to success.

1. Project based IT staffing Using our robust database of highly qualified and pre-screened candidates we provide you with temporary staffing solutions bringing exceptional service and outstanding employees.

2. Contract IT staffing





Gives you access to a database of certified and skilled candidates that will allow you to successfully and with ease meet your deadlines and complete your projects.

3. Contract to hire IT staffing Apex Informatics offers you a best in class solution for a temporary employee who can make a transition to a full-time colleague, also giving you an ability to assess his skills and job performance, giving you an easy and cost-effective way to make a decision.

APEX INFORMATICS – WE DELIVER THE BEST Every company today is unique, it has unique demands, unique goals and specific ways that they want to achieve them. Apex Informatics provides IT staffing and consulting services in an innovative and customer-oriented way. Knowledge, Experience, Integrity, Flexibility are just a few of the things on which we pride ourselves. Full range of IT staffing solutions Here at Apex Informatics, we understand that today´s companies, in order to compete profitably, must have the option to expand their workforce at a moment´s notice. Our approach to IT staffing increases your productivity, performance and grow. Our expertise in IT recruiting and staffing helps you meet all competitive challenges. Expert consultants give great service Our consultants, most of them with US BIG 5 backgrounds, are experts in the field which enables them to quickly select highly qualified candidates thus simplifying your hiring process. In the process, they create relationships and careers with our candidates and as a result fulfill your staffing objectives and goals. Working with our professionals is like working with the owner of a small company. Our professionals do everything that is needed to exceed your expectations and providing you with the highest level of customer service. We deliver the best! By listening to your employment needs, we learn about your business, your unique environment and your goals. We take what we have learned and use that knowledge to mobilize our in-depth screening process in order to assess skills, interests and





performance of our employees. As a result, only the most qualified IT professionals are interviewed and selected. Because you deserve the best! Apex Informatics 1299 Farnam St Suite # 300 Omaha, NE - 68102 (402) 402-9381 [email protected]


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