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April 2012 Newsletter

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:54:32 +0000

Article: Keeping Your Staff in 2012

Rebecca — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:06:51 +0000

2012 is here and everyone is talking about what this year will bring. This article from Network World, entitled, “Can you keep your IT staff in 2012?,” was an informative look into some of the challenges and opportunities for the IT industry in 2012. The articled noted that:

“In a December survey of 1,200 IT hiring managers, Dice.com found that 65% will add IT professionals in the first half of 2012 and a significant number — 27% — plan to expand their IT workforce by more than 20%.”

TransTech, along with many of our industry partners, believes this increase in demand will lead to a significant increase in IT staff turnover and challenges retaining your top IT talent. That sounds daunting, but the good news is that there are ways you can improve your IT retention even in a hot market. Contact us for a copy of our 2011 guide to recruiting and retaining the best in the new year.

TransTech is Hiring Recruiters!

Rebecca — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:28:48 +0000

It’s one thing to read about the economy improving. It’s another thing to see it for yourself! TransTech IT Staffing is busier than ever! Our clients are growing and we are eager to help aid their success. To keep up the pace, we are hiring new recruiters. Interested?

If you are an experienced recruiter, or are interested in a career in recruiting, we’d love to talk! Also, if you know someone who might be interested, we would love to give you a nice referral fee for your help. We are looking for motivated, diligent, friendly people to join our fantastic team!

TransTech is a full service IT recruiting firm. Our recruiting team is hard working, fun, and committed to providing excellent customer service. Our employees describe our company culture as family-like and growth oriented. We are a Tier One vendor at many local and international organizations. All in all, this is a great place to work!

If you are interested, please give us a call at (630) 250-8880 or fill out the contact page here. We look forward to talking with you!

Employee Perks Are Up (but not pay)

Rebecca — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:37:41 +0000

A new survey from Accountemps found that many US employers are using incentives and “perks” to attract new employees and keep current ones loyal, in lieu of pay increases. Accountemps surveyed more than 1,400 CFOs from US companies with 20 or more employees. The findings indicate employers are more willing to negotiate on incentives, such as paid training and telecommuting, than on raises.

The article, found on msnbc.com, stated that despite an improvement in economic conditions, employers still felt the pressure to keep costs controlled. Additionally, some past research indicates perks like subsidized training or an onsite fitness center might be important in attracting Generation Y employees.

What do you think? Is this true for consultants in Chicago, or are you most interested in your hourly rate?

TransTech is Having a JAVA Party!

Rebecca — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:26:26 +0000

TransTech IT Staffing wants to meet you! On March 24, we are hosting a JAVA meet and greet pizza party at our new Chicago Loop office! Join us for fun, food, and conversation about how TransTech can help your career! TransTech is a tier one vendor at Chicago companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Health Care Services Corporation, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Northern Trust, and many more.

If you’d like to learn more about our company and our exciting client base, please contact Mary here! We’ll be sure to send you an invite with all the details. Hope to see you there!

TransTech Opens Downtown Office

Rebecca — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:24:52 +0000

We are excited to announce TransTech is opening our very first downtown location! This new office space is located at 203 N. Wabash, just north of Lake Street. We have a great view of the Trump Tower, and we’re just a few steps away from Michigan Avenue. But what we love best about our new location is how it brings us closer to many of our clients and consultants. We are thrilled to be able to provide even better service to people living and working in the heart of the city.

Our Itasca office remains our headquarters, but there is a full team of recruiters and account managers in the Chicago office just ready to meet you! Stop by for a visit!

TransTech Hits 100!

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:13:31 +0000

This month TransTech hit an important milestone. Most of your know that after a slow 2009 (who wasn’t slow then!) 2010 has been a year of rapid growth. We officially have 100 billing consultants across all our clients!

Why are we so excited about this? Hitting triple digits has long been a goal of ours. Not only does it sound impressive, but it also sets TransTech up as a leader in IT recruiting in Chicago. Very few local firms achieve this kind of impact. We are excited about our growth and what larger scale will allow us to do for our clients and consultants (including a big change we’ll announce in the next few months – be on the lookout!).

For everyone that has contributed to our success over the years, we want to thank you. We consider it a privilege to work with you.

What’s up with the job market?

Rebecca — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:12:39 +0000

Is the job market getting better? Worse? Not moving? Right now, it’s anyone’s guess. But most people are just talking about the job market as a whole, or specific cities, or even individual careers. It turns out, there are pockets of the job market that are not only stabilizing, but flourishing.

The Chicago Tribune reported that in Chicago (and across the country), software engineers are in high demand. Companies like Groupon can’t find enough qualified engineers and developers to match their rapid growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects significant growth in the number of computer software engineers between 2008 and 2018 – making it the fastest growing job category.

To learn more read the whole article here. If you’re a software engineer looking for your next placement, make sure to sign up for our automated emails with new job postings!