IT staffing is not just a stopgap measure for businesses needing short-term support — it’s a strategic approach that empowers organizations to achieve their goals with agility, precision, and cost efficiency. Companies today require specialized skills to tackle complex projects, scale their operations, and stay ahead of the technology curve.  

Here, we’ll unpack the benefits of IT staffing and showcase a couple of our contractors, showing how the quality of our people sets us apart. 

The Benefits of IT Staffing  

1. Access to Specialized Skills: Modern IT projects often require niche expertise, whether in cybersecurity, cloud computing, or advanced analytics. Hiring full-time talent for such roles can be time-consuming and costly. IT staffing allows you to sidestep this by bringing in highly skilled professionals only when and where you need them. Our staffing services allow you access to vetted experts who are leaders in their fields, ensuring your projects are executed with precision and expertise — without the long-term commitment of permanent hires. 
2. Scalability and Flexibility: Market demands can shift overnight. Anticipating those changes and scaling your team up or down accordingly is a critical advantage that IT staffing provides. Whether ramping up for a product launch or downsizing after a project’s completion, staff augmentation allows you to respond quickly — maintaining agility without over hiring during quieter periods. 
3. Cost Efficiency: Hiring full-time staff comes with steep overheads like salaries, benefits, and training. By using IT staffing, you pay only for the actual duration and scope of the work, optimizing your workforce budget. We match candidates to your specific needs, ensuring a high return on investment. 
4. Faster Project Delivery: Adding skilled personnel to your team accelerates workflows and ensures deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Our experienced contractors integrate seamlessly into your existing teams and hit the ground running, reducing ramp-up time. 
5. Focus on Core Competencies: By outsourcing specialized tasks, internal teams can zero in on what matters most to your organization’s success — its core competencies. Delegating IT challenges to experts lets your workforce focus on strategy and innovation rather than tactical execution. 
6. Reduced Risk: Staffing uncertainty is a challenge for organizations, especially during volatile market conditions. Our talent pool includes individuals with proven track records, ensuring you mitigate risks typically associated with inexperienced hires. Plus, with contractual flexibility, you avoid being locked into long-term commitments during uncertain periods. 
7. Adaptability to Evolving Technologies: The speed of technological change is relentless, but IT staffing ensures you stay current. Our contractors bring cutting-edge knowledge of the latest tools, software, and trends, positioning your business to harness the power of innovation. 
8. Access to a Global Talent Pool: Geographical barriers are no longer a limitation. Our services span multiple regions, including upcoming expansions in Mexico and India, so your organization can access a diverse and highly skilled workforce for virtually any project. 
9. Smooth Knowledge Transfer: Our contractors don’t just deliver results—they share knowledge along the way. Working closely with your internal teams fosters collaboration and ensures insights, processes, and best practices remain within your organization long after the contract ends. 

Two of Compucom’s talented contractors — David A. and Daniel S. — are proof of how IT staffing helps both organizations and professionals achieve stellar outcomes.  

David A.  

• Contractor with Compucom for 11 years
• American Region Service Delivery Lead at a leading multinational technology company
• Located in Sacramento, CA, USA

From an L1 Technician to a Service Delivery Lead overseeing IT Service Centers across the Americas, David’s career showcases the growth opportunities and impact of staffing partnerships.  

Key Insights from David:  

• Essential Skills: A strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. “Showing genuine interest and initiative in opportunities beyond assigned tasks can broaden your skill set and open doors.”  
• Benefits of Contracting: Flexibility and work-life balance. “It’s allowed me to stay competitive and achieve numerous promotions over the years.”  

David’s success proves that with the right opportunities and mindset, Compucom’s IT Staffing provides not just a job — but a transformative career trajectory. 

Daniel S.  

• Contractor with Compucom for 2 years
• Network Technician Site Lead at a leading multinational technology company
• Located in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Currently serving as a Site Lead at a leading multinational technology company, Daniel’s expertise spans technical skills, leadership, and client management.  

Key Insights from Daniel:  

• Success Tips for Contractors: Strong management abilities, effective communication, problem-solving capabilities, technical proficiency, and a commitment to safety standards.  
• Maintaining Work-Life Balance: “Time management, setting clear expectations with clients, and creating a dedicated workspace are essential.”  
• Why Compucom? “Extensive training and growth opportunities attracted me to Compucom, and the flexibility it offers has helped me blend work into my lifestyle.”  

Daniel’s experiences highlight our commitment to helping contractors not only contribute meaningfully to their projects but also achieve personal and professional growth.  

Why Choose Compucom for IT Staffing?  

At Compucom, we don’t just provide IT professionals; we deliver quality people who become valuable extensions of your team. Here’s how we stand apart: 

• Top-Tier Talent: Every contractor is carefully vetted for their skills, experience, and ability to integrate seamlessly into your organization.  
• Global Reach with Local Focus: From North America to upcoming expansions in Mexico and India, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique regional and global needs.  
• Commitment to Excellence: With over 30 years in IT services, we’re a proven leader in helping businesses achieve their digital transformation goals. 

Our mission goes beyond filling staffing gaps. We aim to empower businesses to thrive by connecting them with exceptional professionals while providing those professionals with meaningful and fulfilling opportunities. 

Reinvent Your Workforce  

IT staffing is essential in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven landscape. From accelerating project timelines to bridging skills gaps, staffing allows organizations to stay agile and competitive while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your team with Compucom’s IT staffing solutions? Whether you’re gearing up for a critical project or looking to build a more adaptable workforce, we’re here to help. 

Get in touch today to discuss your IT staffing needs — and see how quality people create extraordinary outcomes. 

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Compucom IT Staffing Solutions: Helping you get the job done

Companies are complex. Large organizations must rely on the collective knowledge of their employees. Technology, while it can streamline and simplify many things, also adds to this complexity. 

Having IT specialists who can work on various projects, develop software applications, support existing systems, manage networks, and provide technical support is what organizations are looking for when they are partnering with IT staffing to find the right resources for their projects.  

The Benefits of IT Staffing

The number of companies looking for qualified IT professionals is projected to increase. According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) latest US Staffing Industry Forecast: April 2023 Update, there is a projected 5% growth in IT staffing in 2023, followed by 7% growth in 2024.

To ensure your IT needs are met properly today, and in the future, you need to partner with an experienced technical staffing company that understands your needs and your industry so you can get the best talent available.

When it comes to meeting your growth, performance, and corporate goals, what you get from a good IT Staffing partner can make a significant difference. The benefits include:

• Expertise and Skill Set –  Gaining access to a pool of experienced and specialized IT professionals
• Cost-Effectiveness – Lowering the cost of in-house full-time IT professional recruitment and training
• Faster Time to Hire – Access to well-established recruitment processes and pipelines of candidates greatly reduces your time to hire and onboard
• Focus on Core Competencies – Increased internal focus on your key business objectives and primary functions
• Mitigating Risks – A replacement guarantee if someone doesn’t meet the expectations or leaves the job before the goal has been met
• Access to Diverse Talent – Leveraging a diverse talent pool with a pipeline of candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and cultural perspectives
• Flexibility and Scalability – The ability to scale your workforce based on your project requirements without the burden of long-term commitments 

Compucom’s IT Staffing Model 

Our IT staffing division has the experience, tools, processes, and resources to provide world-class solutions for all your staffing needs. With years of experience partnering with companies from all over the United States, we have consistently driven results, enabling our customers to increase productivity, improve end-user satisfaction, and reduce overall costs using our contract resources.

How do we do it? We have a team of seasoned recruiters averaging over eight years with our team. They maintain pipelines of candidates in all IT disciplines across the US. To date, we have placed over 35k+ candidates, fostering flexibility for our customers.  

Our staffing options include:

• Contract
• Contract-to-hire
• Payroll services
• Re-badge
• Statement of work (SOW)
• Project work
• Direct hire (we can also place management and executive-level positions) 

This flexible IT Staffing model gives you instant access to qualified talent that’s ready to work. We have built an extensive, evolving IT talent pool using our customized recruiting software. Our recruiters use this platform to actively and passively collect and narrow down applicants to your specifications.

This system also tracks current and past resource performance and retains the strongest IT candidates for your future contract opportunities. This robust redeployment program is designed to place our best resources in new engagements, so no matter the demand or the industry, we will find the right professionals for the job.  

Of course, we handle all the time-consuming and expensive onboarding activities, such as background checks and drug screening, as well as scheduling interviews with hiring managers, processing payroll, managing benefits, and employee relations so you don’t have to.

Our turnkey solution to staffing fits snugly into your existing workflow and allows you to stay focused on your mission-critical tasks. Plus, the availability of our resource pool enables our account teams to address any fluctuations in your organization’s resource or project needs.

In Conclusion

IT staffing enables organizations to access specialized IT talent quickly and cost-effectively while providing the flexibility to adapt to ever-changing business needs.

Leave the recruitment of IT professionals to our experts in the field so you can focus on your core competencies – Compucom’s IT Staffing solutions are here for you. 

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Emma Mak • Staff Writer

The Benefits of Using Experienced IT Staffing Services

Remote work empowers both employees and their organizations. A recent Cisco study found remote or hybrid work improved employee performance, work-life balance, and mental and physical health — with 77.9% reporting it has enhanced their overall well-being. When no longer confined to office locations, employers have a greatly expanded talent pool to pick from. 

But offering remote work is not all sunshine and rainbows. With a larger number of potential hires to choose from and the added challenge of finding individuals suited to working remotely, human resource departments face a head-scratching process of narrowing down the best candidates.

So how can your human resources department navigate the larger talent pool to find the best remote candidates? Here are some steps to consider: 

Establish and Communicate What You’re Looking For

The larger the talent pool, the more job information and keywords you may need to include in the post. For example, a time zone, and any restrictions on where they can work due to tax reasons or employment laws.

When you define what you are looking for from a candidate, your job posting should speak to the people you want to attract and leave no room for misunderstanding. You’re looking for self-driven individuals who are adaptable and comfortable with building rapport remotely. In your job listing, make sure to not only document the job responsibilities but also establish the job performance standards, goals, and objectives.

Candidates will appreciate your transparency regarding expectations, such as core hours, in-person meeting requirements, or travel, so neither party wastes time. Keep in mind that talented candidates are often looking for positions that offer autonomy and flexibility.

You may also want to add information such as aspects of your company that make it an appealing place to work, such as learning opportunities, core values, and how you foster a strong company culture. For example, at Compucom, we have three straightforward values that the entire company is familiar with and can easily apply day-to-day: act like an owner, do the right thing, and have fun doing it. 

Attract Skilled Talent

Finding candidates in high-demand talent pools can be tricky. Creating a company culture and employer brand that employees can brag about makes it much easier to attract new talent.

In a remote world, you have to get a little creative in how you stand out with your amenities and employee offerings. Remote employees demand tools that foster the communication and collaboration they would have typically received in an office. Highlight what your company offers. 

Select a Candidate

You posted specific expectations of the role and outlined what your company brings to the table, but now you still have countless applicants to choose from. If you find narrowing down your list of candidates challenging, you’re not alone. In fact, a survey of talent acquisition leaders revealed that 52 percent of leaders felt the most difficult part of the recruitment process is shortlisting suitable candidates from a large applicant pool.

Your guidelines for what you want in this role can be used as a comparative checklist. — separate applications based on who meets your top requirements. Maintaining constant and consistent communication with candidates throughout the decision-making process may help prevent losing talent during that time.

When it is time to interview your candidates, ask questions relevant to working from home, such as: Have you ever worked remotely? What were some of your challenges, and how did you tackle them? How do you switch off from work? You’re looking for candidates who know the challenges of remote work and have strategies to handle them.

Remote Onboarding

You can authenticate your potential employee with proper identity verification and thorough background screenings. Failing to have a defined process for hiring and onboarding your remote hires may delay their start dates, and you risk wasting valuable time and resources the longer the gap is left unfilled. 

Set Your New Hire Up For Success

Beginning a job is hard, but starting in a position without the right resources can leave a bad impression on an otherwise enthusiastic new hire. Keep your employees equipped from the start by having a set process to deliver the right workplace technology to their homes.

Additionally, provide the right collaborative tools, such as video conferencing platforms, to help the new hires integrate and connect with their teams. The better your associates are equipped for success, the less likely they are to leave. 

No Time? Consider IT staffing

Compucom’s IT Staffing is well established to provide the assistance that your company needs. By handling background checks, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and resource management, we can help you save time, reduce costs, allow for growth, and increase productivity. 

Our IT staffing division has year over year maintained a high employee satisfaction rate along with an equally stellar assignment completion rate. We take on the job of filling your open positions whether contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire. Proactive recruiting helps us find hidden talents and maintain relationships with in-demand consultants, so we’re always prepared for tight labor markets. We can fill any IT role from Level 1 Tech to CIO. We do this nationwide, every day, cost-effectively. 

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Jeffery Bunch •  Sevice Sales Executive

As managed service providers (MSPs), we know how hospitals and healthcare providers can save money and improve service by outsourcing specific IT functions. Last week we attended the 2023 HIMMS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, and hearing from the healthcare professionals and other attendees helped us better understand the top IT priorities for healthcare providers in 2023.

Since then, we’ve had time to reflect and analyze what we learned. Given our understanding of the macro and microenvironments affecting the healthcare industry, including the current economic climate, we were not surprised by many of the conversations we had or the concerns raised by conference attendees.

In fact, their top three concerns mirror those of other industries, and fortunately, they are areas where a good MSP can help.

Improving Operational Efficiency

Improved patient care, shorter wait times, and helping reduce staff stress and burnout are major areas where MSPs, like Compucom, can assist providers.

By offering workplace technology assessments, expert solution design, and IT staffing services, we can help create a more streamlined and efficient workplace.

Having the Right IT Resources to Meet Technology Initiatives

New technologies are often the linchpin for many new initiatives in the healthcare industry. When beginning digital innovation or transformation projects, MSPs can provide the knowledge and expertise providers need. We understand how technology and technology support can improve your workplace and your employees’ workday.

From providing the latest technologies for improving patient outcomes to helping implement technology initiatives that optimize patient care and streamline processes, MSPs are there to help you find the technology solutions to help you do what you do best, patient care.

Cutting Costs

In the end, budgets control much of what can be done. And while IT outsourcing may not seem an obvious priority for spending, in the long term, an experienced and trusted MSP who offers the full breadth of hardware solutions, managed services, and professional services can be a valuable tool for hospitals looking to save money and improve IT services for patients and staff.

For example, IT outsourcing and IT staffing can help hospitals save money by providing services at a lower cost than hiring and training in-house staff. MSPs can also provide access to IT specialization and expertise that you may need in-house, leading to cost savings by avoiding the need to hire and train new staff.

Technology, Patient Experience, and a Strategic Partner

Our experience at HIMSS was amazing. We connected with old friends and made new ones. Through our many discussions with attendees, we were able to better understand what the healthcare industry and providers are facing today and in the coming years. At the same time, we were able to speak directly to key decision-makers about some of what we bring to the table as a strategic IT partner:

• Improved efficiencies
• The right IT resources
• Cost savings opportunities
• An optimized digital employee and patient experience

As a leader in IT-managed services, we work with you to provide services that are focused on worker and patient needs, and we provide 24/7 support to ensure that your patients receive the care they need when they need it.

To us, it’s about more than access to specialized expertise and technology, streamlined processes, and improved business outcomes. It’s about helping you provide better technology experiences for your staff, reduce wait times, and improve patient care.

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Save Money, Protect Patient Data, and Provide the Best Support for Your Staff

In our recent healthcare blog series, we’ve discussed several benefits Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can bring to providers, including improving operational efficiency, boosting cybersecurity posture, and providing better technology experiences to ease pressure on workers.  

With tough times in the industry predicted to continue, there are three other areas of concern for which a trusted MSP can help healthcare providers survive and thrive: help with compliance, flexible 24/7/365 support services, and — a major one — cost savings. 

Compliance with Regulations, Such as HIPAA

To protect patient safety, privacy, and data security, healthcare providers and their IT teams must pay special attention to compliance requirements such as Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The pressure to ensure compliance continues to build — the U.S. government recently imposed stiffer penalties for HIPAA violations. 

With severe implications to your organization’s reputation and financial penalties on the line, an MSP’s processes and services should help, not hinder, your organization’s compliance. 

Compucom’s Device Lifecycle Services manages the entire lifecycle of every IT device in your organization, from procurement to retirement. Having a single chain of custody for your assets with services performed in-house at our secure Advanced Configuration Centers gives the accountability you need for compliance with requirements like HIPAA and overall peace of mind.  

Flexible 24/7/365 Support

With the shortage of IT talent and the challenges that remote work, electronic health record (EHR) standards and requirements, and rampant cybersecurity threats pose to healthcare providers, the pressure on internal IT teams can be unrelenting. And the stakes for burnout are high – your internal team must be ready to support and repair the critical equipment in your facilities that most directly impact patients.  

To deliver the right support solution for your employees and budget, an MSP should evaluate the unique needs of your workforce and customize support services to deliver a cost-effective combination of automated, AI-assisted support and access to qualified, experienced technicians.  

Compucom’s technical staff are full-time, fully trained, and certified employees. We require extensive checks for new hires, which can be extended to comply with further standards set by our customers. As part of onboarding core curriculum training, our field technicians are required to complete HIPAA privacy essentials. 

Cost Savings

An MSP’s expertise in procuring hardware solutions and streamlining management of devices produces significant cost savings for customers.

A top-notch Professional Services team can also examine customer operations for areas that can be streamlined and optimized. Another potential area for savings involves a significant issue affecting healthcare today — a shortage of IT talent. An IT staffing division can help you fill gaps in your internal IT team and reduce overhead costs.

Professional Services

Compucom has expertise in assessing infrastructure and designing solutions to improve efficiency and cut costs, ensuring customers receive ROI. Our Professional Services team specializes in the following disciplines:

• Enterprise networking
• Security
• Collaboration solutions
• IT service management (ITSM)
• Infrastructure and hybrid cloud
• Unified endpoint management (UEM) 

IT staffing

IT staffing gives you a more flexible workforce, enabling you to have temporary or contract employees for specific projects or during peak periods of activity. Using an agency to hire IT staff reduces the time and expense of traditional recruitment processes.  

Compucom’s IT staffing division has pipelines of qualified candidates across North America with skill sets such as infrastructure and end-user support, software development and security, and design and research. With flexible options such as rebadging, payrolling, and contract-to-hire, you can get the right IT staffing solution to fit your needs. Other benefits of Compucom’s IT staffing include:

• Quick turnaround: Qualified candidates presented within 24-48 hours
• Efficiency of 3 to 1: Our targeted screening typically finds the right placement within three candidates
• Recruiter commitment: Average tenure Is more than seven years; our recruiters are invested in their position 

The Compucom Advantage for Healthcare 

In modern healthcare, technology makes up an increasingly large part of patient and employee experience; using it to your advantage is crucial to remaining competitive.

Compucom’s services deliver the best technology, experience, and support for your workforce. But for many of our long-term customers, we’ve also become a trusted advisor whom they invite to the table when discussing strategy and transformation projects to modernize their infrastructure and business processes. 

By having one provider for all your IT needs, you simplify your operations and gain a strategic partner who has insight into your workforce requirements and business goals. In these financially challenging times for healthcare, partner with Compucom to build resiliency and thrive. 

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