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Diversification: Business Imperative with Traps for the Unwary

May 15, 2024 | techservealliance.org | Mark Roberts |TechServe Alliance

Mitigating Risk Through Client DiversificationBy Mark Roberts, CEO, TechServe AllianceDiversification—specifically client diversification—is a top priority for most business leaders of IT & Engineering Staffing Firms. Of course, the motivation to diversify is captured by the well-worn maxim: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
M&A is back...for Companies in the 'Sweet Spot' - TechServe Alliance

Apr 29, 2024 | techservealliance.org | Mark Roberts |TechServe Alliance

By Mark Roberts, CEO, TechServe AllianceThe appetite for M&A is back. After relatively quiet 2023 attributable to the industry and market chill, we are seeing a significant uptick in buyer activity. Interest is particularly strong for firms that fall within the “Sweet Spot” — consistent growth, good margins, good team, in a good market, and of a size that moderates risk but appeals to a wide range of would-be acquirers.
IT Employment Declines in March as Demand Varies Widely Across Geographies and Sectors

Apr 12, 2023 | ktla.com | TechServe Alliance

, /PRNewswire/ -- IT Jobs declined 0.29% month-over-month in March, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the Technology Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was down 2.1% from March 2022, a net of 114,800 jobs. The Engineering sector showed a year-over-year job growth rate of 3.06% with the addition of 82,500 jobs during the year.
Mixed IT Employment Landscape: IT Jobs Continue to Slip in February Despite Unfilled Positions

Mar 23, 2023 | ktla.com | TechServe Alliance

Mixed IT Employment Landscape: IT Jobs Continue to Slip in February Despite Unfilled Positions , /PRNewswire/ -- IT Jobs declined 0.12% month-over-month in February despite an unemployment rate in IT of only 2.1% in Q4, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the Technology Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was down 1.59% from February 2022, a net of 87,000 jobs. The Engineering sector showed a year-over-year job growth rate...
IT Employment Declines in January Amid Perennially Tight Labor Supply

Feb 9, 2023 | prnewswire.com | TechServe Alliance

ALEXANDRIA, Va. , /PRNewswire/ -- In January, IT employment declined 0.22% month-over-month despite an unemployment rate in IT of only 2.1% in Q4, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the Technology Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was down 1.46% from December 2021, a net of 79,700 jobs.