What is the Difference Between W-2 and 1099 Workers? What You Need to Know as an Employees or Independent Contractor
We’re living in the era of the “gig economy.” Today more people than ever — over 30% of the U.S. workforce — work as independent contractors, temporary workers, consultants, and freelancers, and that number is only expected to grow. As an IT staffing firm, we’ve seen...
Data-Driven Tips to Stay Competitive in the New Hiring Environment
Written by Jerry Gaube, Client Solutions Manager at ProFocus Technology The US tech sector is undergoing significant changes in 2023, and technical hiring managers must use data-driven strategies to stay competitive. By embracing remote work, considering contract...
The Benefits of External Recruitment for Your Business
Recruiting the right talent is critical to the success of any business. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the tech industry, it can be challenging for businesses to find the right candidates. External recruitment, or hiring candidates from...
11 IT Staffing Pricing Factors in 2023
Have you just been quoted an hourly bill rate from a recruiter at a tech staffing firm and you are wondering: Is this pricing fair? If you would pay $110K for a full-time hire, why do they bill you $90-$115 per hour, or even higher? Or — Are you a contractor...
Wellness at ProFocus – Meditation & Mindfulness
Avoiding burnout and creating a positive company culture are common topics at conferences, panels, and events. So what are companies actually doing about it? Here’s how our team is fighting the stigma around mental health and giving our team tools to be successful in...
FAQ: What Does a Tech Staffing Company Do?
Technology staffing companies, also known as recruitment agencies or employment firms, provide a service of matching the right job candidates to the right companies. By either working finding qualified candidates for a specific company, or representing job...
Oregon Market Trends Report – IT Staffing & Employment Trends
As the economy continues to rebound and we see hiring on the rise again, our team put together a report to highlight some of the economic and employment trends impacting hiring. The employment data focuses specifically on technology positions including wage insights...
Community Spotlight – PDXWIT Black Futures & Black History
In February, the team at PDX Women in Tech hosted a happy hour focused on themes for the month of February: Black Futures && Black History. The event celebrated the accomplishments of Black women in our local community and those that paved the way. Here’s a...How to Secure Tech Talent When Budgets are Tight
How Tech Leaders Can Move Initiatives Forward with Contract Staffing – Even with Budget and Hiring Freezes We’ve been working with a lot of tech leaders who are seeing budget pressures due to the uncertainty of the economy and concerns about a recession. Over the...
Economic Trends & Planning for the Future
A recent study by ITR Economics predicts a recovery trend for third quarter. The revised forecasts show a severe drop in economic activity through the second quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses, individuals, and lawmakers alike respond to...