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TEKsystems Survey Reveals IT Job Seekers Crave a More Personal Touch in the Job Search Process

TEKsystems Survey Reveals IT Job Seekers Crave a More Personal Touch in the Job Search Process »

HANOVER, Md., Jan 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — TEKsystems(R), a leading provider of IT staffing solutions, human capital management expertise and IT services, today announced recent findings from its quarterly IT Professional Perspectives Survey (ITPPS). This quarter’s survey investigates effective sourcing strategies by examining how IT professionals look for jobs, what challenges they face and what makes certain IT job opportunities stand out. The survey reflects the views of 2,424 IT professionals in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The Job Search Starts with Self-Awareness

IT professionals report the number one action they take when considering a career change is to reassess their skills, goals and interests. Following this self-assessment, they begin searching online job boards and company websites for available job opportunities, with 96% utilizing online job boards. Once potential opportunities are identified, the majority of IT professionals (72%) begin networking with professional communities outside of their current company and researching industries with high demand for IT talent.

“As IT professionals go through their own process of job searching, organizations should go through a similar self-evaluation to determine what skills, knowledge and abilities enable people to excel within their organization,” says TEKsystems Director, Rachel Russell. “Job boards are the quickest way for IT professionals to feel like they’re getting out there and searching for a job. But given that so many people are on the job boards, it’s a hard place to stand out. Job boards also present challenges to employers due to the abundance of resumes and the tendency for skill exaggeration on resumes. The unrivaled leader in terms of effective job search tactics is networking. Credible referrals from people you trust are the best avenue to a new job that’s a truly good fit.”

The Most Trusted Resources Address Key Job Search Challenges

IT professionals primarily look for clear and realistic views of a job opportunity and feedback throughout the hiring process–91% and 88% of respondents, respectively, say these two pieces of information are helpful in attracting them to an opportunity. Additionally, 68% of IT professionals indicate that obtaining feedback throughout the hiring process is the most difficult challenge they face when looking for a new job.

When asked who they consult with most frequently during the job search process, 59% of IT professionals report the number one resource they confer with is a recruiter, followed by colleagues (54%), friends (53%) and their networking communities (46%).

“Really great recruiters engage their client’s hiring managers to understand their priorities, the business problems they’re trying to solve, the culture of the team, the perks in working for the client’s company and the intangibles that will really make a job opportunity stand out,” comments Russell. “This insight enables the recruiter to vet candidates appropriately and to share valuable information IT professionals want to know as they weigh their options. The process of gathering this insight also builds a rapport with the hiring managers and is helpful in ensuring the recruiter can collect necessary feedback on each job applicant’s candidacy.”

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Leading Hospitality Executive Search Firm Marshall-Alan Associates Marks 30 Years of Success

Leading Hospitality Executive Search Firm Marshall-Alan Associates Marks 30 Years of Success »

(PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Marshall-Alan Associates, the leading hospitality executive search firm, specializing in lifestyle and boutique hotels, restaurants and casinos, will reach the noteworthy milestone of 30 years in business in 2012.

This New York City Company founded in 1982, is the brainchild of recruitment guru Alan Massarsky, following seven years at the helm of a network of 37 nationwide offices specializing in hospitality recruitment. Over the last 30 years, Massarsky has successfully created a recruitment agency working with the most exclusive hospitality companies in the world, which provides advisory services to leading hoteliers, including search and screening, compensation package negotiations and career mentoring for candidates to his growing list of clients.

In 2010, Massarsky was a finalist in the ‘Hospitality Professionals of the Year’ awards by the HSMAI – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Associational International Greater New York Chapter. These prestigious awards, nominated by peers, recognize a commitment to excellence, consistently outstanding leadership and professionalism in the industry.

President and Founder Alan Massarsky comments, “I am so proud to celebrate this milestone. It is a testament to an outstanding group of people: my team, our clients and candidates. Our longevity in this business is due to long lasting relationships. We are fortunate to have clients who have been with us from the beginning, and we have helped many candidates develop their careers from Food and Beverage operators and Sales Managers through to Chief Operating Officers and Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing.”

Originally a team of one in Manhattan, Marshall-Alan associates now employs six recruitment specialists who possess experience in all hospitality disciplines, providing them with the tools to recruit world-class leadership talent. Marshall-Alan also honors two key team members this year for their years of long service, including Joan Steinberg who celebrates 28 years and Kyrk Pappas who has been with the company for more than 16 years.

“We’re a small company compared to our competitors, but I prefer a hands-on approach. We have always focused on personal service and creating partnerships with all our clients. It is essential to understand the dynamics of our candidates and clients to determine the best fit for each new role, from their skills and personality traits to the company’s brand culture to ensure both pieces fit perfectly. I find it to be an incredibly rewarding experience to help guide people through their careers. ”

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Hays Announces Further US Expansion

Hays Announces Further US Expansion »

LONDON, January 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Hays, the leading global specialist recruiting group, has announced further expansion into the United States with the establishment of operations in Houston, Texas. This is the second Hays office to open in the U.S. this year and it will focus on the recruitment of skilled staff for the oil and gas industry.

The development of the Houston office will be spearheaded by Hays North American President John Faraguna, a long-term Houston resident with a BS and MS in Geology and many years of experience working in the industry. Faraguna will be supported by Matt Underhill, global director of Hays who oversees the development of the oil and gas business for Hays around the world.

“We have a great opportunity to become valued partners of energy companies and the service industry. The highly skilled workforce in this sector such as geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers and IT professionals, are a key asset for all the companies involved in finding, producing, refining and distributing oil, gas and associated products,” said Faraguna.

Houston is the home of many companies with whom Hays has already established relationships in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or South America and, as such, the recruitment specialist’s global reach and focus on recruitment and staffing excellence will assist clients in finding these professionals either on a permanent or contract basis.

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eHire Starts 2012 with a Renewed Focus on the “Why”

eHire Starts 2012 with a Renewed Focus on the “Why” »

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Few recruiting companies start the New Year the way eHire did, with a two-day kickoff. This two-day kickoff covered the company’s values, culture, financials, accomplishments, 2012 goals, department updates, training, and most importantly, a renewed focus on the “why.” The “why” being the reason that one does what they do.

eHire had their two biggest months during Q4 of 2011, which also happened to be their biggest quarter of the year. In 2011, the company grew revenue by nearly 40%. eHire’s goal is to maintain this momentum as they begin Q1 of 2012 and to build upon it over the course of the year. They believe the key to continuing success is a focus on core values, culture, personnel development and community involvement. The company’s core values all stem from their “why.” It is important that a company knows why it does what it does and for its employees to share that same passion. Seth Ryan, Managing Partner at eHire, says, “We believe eHire can challenge the status quo in the recruiting and staffing industry. We strive to create client and candidate experiences that far exceed expectations which in turn changes their perception of our role in their professional lives forever.”

As part of eHire’s 2012 kickoff, employees were also given recognition to reward their passion for quality and service in 2011. Michael Reynolds, awarded Top Performer, and Jeff Pierce, awarded MVP, were both promoted to the role of Practice Manager in addition to being recognized for their achievements. Jeff Pierce shared his “why,” “I’ve been able build a career connecting people and building relationships which is something I find incredibly fulfilling.”

eHire has a passion for helping change their clients’ and candidates’ lives. They do not just show this passion externally but with their own employees who throughout the kickoff were regularly asked to provide feedback, ask questions, and offer suggestions. eHire knows their “why.” The “how” starts with listening to their prospective candidates and clients, in order to find others that believe in the same values and ideas.

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Technomedia-Hodes iQ’s Talent Management Solution Obtains Highest Level SCORM Certification

Technomedia-Hodes iQ’s Talent Management Solution Obtains Highest Level SCORM Certification »

NEW YORK, NY – January 17, 2012 – Technomedia-Hodes iQ, a leading provider of Talent Management Solutions, today announced that its TM SIGAL Version 6, a comprehensive talent management suite, has been certified for SCORM 2004 3rd Edition-LMS by the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL), the official SCORM-certifying body. SCORM is a leading industry standard for interoperability between e-learning content and learning management systems. SCORM 2004 3rd Edition is the highest level of certification provided by ADL and signifies that TM SIGAL Version 6 has met stringent requirements for managing, delivering and tracking best-of-breed SCORM-compliant learning content.

The TM SIGAL talent management solution integrates HR tools and processes and offers consistency and flexibility for managing talent throughout the entire lifecycle, supporting the unique needs of large enterprise organizations with an international workforce. Version 6 of TM SIGAL, released in May 2010, was developed to address HR and training needs, adapt to advancements in web technologies, offer a wider range of analytical tools and provide users with a more intuitive approach.

These significant improvements to TM SIGAL are now complemented by an LMS upgrade that has enabled the product to receive certification for SCORM 2004 3rd Edition. In order to achieve this certification, TM SIGAL passed rigorous independent third-party testing, ensuring that it met a comprehensive range of SCORM criteria for optimal communication with e-learning content.

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) LMS certification guarantees that learning management systems comply with the technical standards, specifications and guidelines that customers expect. With TM SIGAL now SCORM-certified, customers have added assurance that the product adheres to leading global standards and provides the highest levels of delivery and tracking for their SCORM-compliant learning content.

“We always knew that with TM SIGAL, we were providing our customers with one of the best talent management solutions on the market,” said Alain Latry, President and CEO for Technomedia. “Now that our product has received SCORM 2004 3rd Edition certification, our customers will have further proof of our commitment to developing HR solutions that meet the industry’s most discerning standards.”

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Truckers Matter, LLC Increases Services Offering with Recruiting Matters

Truckers Matter, LLC Increases Services Offering with Recruiting Matters »

MIDLOTHIAN, TX, January 19, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — David Saunders, COO of Truckers Matter, announced today further enhancements of his recently launched new web-based services site, www.TruckersMatter.com. The new enhancement called Recruiting Matters allows for motor carriers needing drivers to expedite the entire screening process for recruiting drivers by placing all the needed services into one easy to use service portal.

In addition Recruiting Matters also scores and categorizes the drivers based on his or her Pre-Employment Screening Program, (PSP) data. Recruiting Matters allows a motor carrier to quickly review the employability of each driver based on their own hiring criteria. Another unique feature of Recruiting Matters is that the drivers that do not meet the carrier’s hiring criteria can remain in the Truckers Matter Program and be counseled and retrained to help them to improve their employability for other carriers.

David Saunders, COO of Truckers Matter, stated, “These new services are unique and designed to allow carriers to expedite their hiring capabilities and improve their driver retention. Many of our current carrier customers of our other service offerings are embracing this new thought process.” Carriers signed up for these new services can not only use the innovative new recruiting services for drivers they recruit on their own; they can also take advantage of drivers in the Truckers Matter Driver Pool that are already prescreened and ready to drive.

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AVID Technical Resources Announces the Opening of New York Office

AVID Technical Resources Announces the Opening of New York Office »

BOSTON, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — AVID Technical Resources announced today that the company has opened an additional office in Long Island, NY earlier this year. The office will focus on servicing clients in the Manhattan, New Jersey and Long Island area.

The move is part of an aggressive multi-office, multi-state expansion plan that the company will be launching over the next couple of years. Additional office locations are said to include Philadelphia, Washington DC, Raleigh and Los Angeles.

AVID Technical Resources (www.avidtr.com) is a leading contract and permanent IT recruiting company. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, AVID specializes in placing professionals with an applications development or infrastructure support background.

AVID has grown to become one of the leading IT recruiting firms in the US. Despite tough economic conditions, AVID has posted year over year revenue growth since the company’s inception in 2003. The continued success has triggered numerous awards and national recognition. In 2011, Inc. Magazine listed AVID on their exclusive Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US for the second straight year. Staffing Industry Analysts ranked AVID one of the fastest growing staffing firms in the nation and Forbes Magazine named AVID one of the leading staffing agencies in the Northeast.

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HireClix Hosts Free Social Recruiting Seminar and Networking Mixer for Recruiters in Greater San Diego

HireClix Hosts Free Social Recruiting Seminar and Networking Mixer for Recruiters in Greater San Diego »

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 HireClix will provide strategic insights and practical steps on how and why recruiting teams can use social media channels for recruiting in their first San Diego social recruiting seminar on Wed., Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The free breakfast seminar, “Maximizing LinkedIn and Facebook for Recruiting”, will be held at the Marriott Del Mar at 11966 El Camino Real in San Diego. The event is free and open to recruiting teams throughout San Diego County. Registration is required at http://www.hireclix.com/events.

“It’s time for recruiters to move beyond job boards and integrate social media into their recruitment campaigns,” said Neil Costa, CEO and founder of HireClix. “Because social media is still underutilized for recruiting, employers can quickly get started on social recruiting to implement innovative recruiting campaigns that will stand out from the competition and be attractive to hard-to-find candidates.”

Corporate recruiting teams, staffing firms and human resources professionals are invited to attend the free breakfast seminar presented by Costa. The in-depth seminar will focus on how companies can utilize Facebook and LinkedIn to build their employment brands, recruit passive and active candidates, and increase the quality of incoming candidates and hire yield. Costa will also demonstrate specific “how to’s” for building a Facebook recruiting fan page and targeting passive candidates with Facebook advertising. He will provide a tutorial on the advantages of LinkedIn’s lesser known products and outline effective techniques for negotiating a LinkedIn contracts.

The educational seminar will also include real-world examples and case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of Facebook and LinkedIn recruiting campaigns, including HireClix’s “athenahealth Campus Recruiting Food Truck Event” which won the Best College Recruiting Program of 2011 at The Recruiting Conference in November.

Costa has 15 years of experience in targeted digital advertising, search marketing and online recruitment advertising. He frequently speaks on topics regarding the innovative use of digital recruitment marketing to change the way organizations find and recruit talent, as well as the challenges and opportunities of today’s job market. Before founding HireClix, Neil worked at Monster.com where he managed a $20 million annual budget as part of an internal digital marketing agency responsible for implementing recruitment marketing and advertising campaigns.

HireClix will also host a free networking event for San Diego recruiters on Wed., Feb. 1 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Burlap, 12995 El Camino Real in San Diego, Calif. Hosted cocktails and appetizers will be served. Recruiters can register for the free social recruiting seminar or recruiting mixer at http://www.hireclix.com/events or contact Kevin Wizst of HireClix at 760.207.1772 or at kev(dot)wizst(at)hireclix(dot)com.

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Vaco Raleigh Names Andee Bunten Senior Technical Recruiter

Vaco Raleigh Names Andee Bunten Senior Technical Recruiter »

RALEIGH, NC, January 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — Sid Mitchener, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC (http://www.vaco.com/raleigh), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Andrea “Andee” Bunten has joined the firm as senior technical recruiter. With 10 years of recruiting industry experience, Bunten will supervise the recruiting, sourcing and screening of active and passive candidates with diverse and hard-to-fill requirements for Vaco Technology, which addresses IT project initiatives and direct hiring needs, ranging from help desk to leading edge developers to visionary CIOs on a project and permanent basis. She has served as a technical recruiting professional with training and experience in a variety of corporate, agency environments and startup companies based in North Carolina and California. As technical recruiter for IBM at Research Triangle Park, Bunten was selected as a member of a two-person team tasked with developing and implementing a targeted recruitment strategy that encompassed the new RPM Model. She has provided full life-cycle recruiting of all levels of staff and departments in biotechnology, software sales, technical pre-sales, R&D, software & hardware development, IT, manufacturing, professional services and telecommunications.

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Federal Staffing Resources Awarded U.S. Air Force Healthcare Staffing Contract

Federal Staffing Resources Awarded U.S. Air Force Healthcare Staffing Contract »

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Federal Staffing Resources (FSR), a woman-owned healthcare staffing company based in Annapolis, MD, has been awarded a Clinical Acquisition Support Services (CLASS) contract by the Air Force to staff Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) in the United States and overseas with physicians, nurses, dental, allied and ancillary personnel. The contract, worth nearly $1 billion, runs over five years under which awardees are eligible to seek individual service task orders.

“We are honored to be a prime contractor for CLASS and to have gained the confidence of the Air Force,” says Tracy Balazs, CEO and President. “Our proven track record for providing healthcare professionals of all disciplines to various military branches of the government makes us extremely qualified to deliver cost-effective and efficient resources for the Air Force. We have assembled a highly competent team to be responsive on all of the task orders.”

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CHG Healthcare Services Appoints Scott Beck as President

CHG Healthcare Services Appoints Scott Beck as President »

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — CHG Healthcare Services announced today that Scott Beck has been promoted to President of the company effective January 3, 2012. Beck will also retain his current position as Chief Operating Officer of the company. Michael Weinholtz, previous president of CHG, will continue in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the company.

“I am delighted with Scott’s well-deserved promotion to the position of president,” said Weinholtz. “His 12 years of continually-progressive, executive responsibility with CHG have created a deep-rooted experience in all areas of the company. In addition, Scott’s outstanding track record as Chief Operating Officer, which has included leading CHG to consistent outperformance of the industry, makes him the ideal person to lead our business to the next level as president.”

Beck joined CHG in 1999 and has held the positions of Chief Marketing Officer; President of the company’s largest division, CompHealth Locum Tenens; Group President; and Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2008.

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Aerotek Promotes Chief Operating Officer Todd Mohr to President

Aerotek Promotes Chief Operating Officer Todd Mohr to President »

HANOVER, Md., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Aerotek, a leading provider of recruiting and staffing services, announced that Todd Mohr, Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been promoted to President of Aerotek.

As president, Mohr will be responsible for the growth, strategic development and financial performance of Aerotek’s multiple service lines in more than 200 offices throughout North America and Europe.

“Todd has established himself as a leader time and again during the 16 years he has worked with Aerotek,” said Thomas M. Thornton, former Aerotek president. “We are honored to have Todd take on this critical leadership role and continue Aerotek’s legacy of long-term success.”

Since 1995, Mohr has worked for Aerotek and its parent company, Allegis Group, in a variety of roles throughout the U.S. and Europe. Mohr began his Aerotek career as a technical recruiter serving in virtually every operational role, including his most recent positions as the President of Allegis Group’s European operations and COO. His success and dedication at Aerotek identified Mohr as a strong leader for the company. He graduated from the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business.

Mohr’s predecessor, Thomas M. Thornton will remain active with the Allegis Group Board of Directors bringing 21 years of industry experience and knowledge to the board.

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2012 Social Media in Recruitment Conference Programme Confirmed

2012 Social Media in Recruitment Conference Programme Confirmed »

(PRWEB) January 23, 2012

The conference programme for the fourth Social Media in Recruitment Conference on the 19th April 2012 has been confirmed by Mike Taylor from Web Based Recruitment. The Conference has been designed to help Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies, Recruitment Advertising Agencies, Job Boards and Recruitment Industry suppliers get the most from using Social Media in Recruitment.

“Social media continues to play an increasingly important role in recruitment and we are delighted to offer such a varied programme, with each of the speakers having a unique insight into how social media is being used” said Mike Taylor, organiser of the Conference. “Once again we will be featuring the latest social recruiting trends, case studies and best practice examples. So whether you are recruiting in the private or public sector there is something in the programme for everyone, covering both beginners and experienced users of social media.”

Having launched Europe’s first ever Social Media in Recruitment Conference back in July 2009, Taylor is aware of how much social media has changed traditional recruitment methods. “At our first conference in 2009 the idea of using social media as part of a recruitment strategy was totally new to a lot of delegates. Some three years later the emphasis is now on “how” to get the most from using social media as opposed to “why” to use social media in recruitment.”

Conference Subject Areas

The subject areas to be covered at the Conference will include:

– Social media in recruitment – past, present and future
– How companies have embraced Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to recruit top talent
– The best ways to build a talent pipeline for future hires
– How job seekers use social media when job hunting and what they expect to see from employers
– How to develop and manage a global social media strategy
– How to use social media to engage with potential hires and develop talent communities
– Tools, tips & techniques to help you manage your daily social media activities
– How social media can make your company stand out from the crowd and become irresistible!
– Previous delegates social media success stories
– How to incorporate mobile as part of a recruitment strategy
Social Media Question Time

Full details of the programme can be found at: [http://www.socialmediainrecruitment.com/programme-2012/

Exhibition Area & Sponsorship

As part of the conference there will also be an exhibition area where delegates will be able to talk to companies and see demonstrations of various social media related products and services. “We introduced the expo area at the recent Mobile and Video in Recruitment Conference in November 2011 and it went down well with delegates. We have therefore decided to make an Expo Area available for the Social Media in Recruitment Conference to help delegates see a live demonstration of a product or service in action” continued Taylor.

“Getting involved as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2012 Social Media in Recruitment Conference offers forward-thinking companies the opportunity to promote their products and services to a targeted audience and at the same time be seen as supporting one of the major social media events of the year.“

£50 Discount Until 31st January 2012

Any conference tickets purchased by the 31st January 2012 will include a £50 discount. Group ticket discounts are also available.

Further Information

Full details of the 2012 Social Media in Recruitment Conference can be found at: http://www.socialmediainrecruitment.com (Twitter Hashtag – #SMIR).

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Celebrities Staffing Services One of a Select Few Employment Agencies That Supplies Green Housekeeping Staff

Celebrities Staffing Services One of a Select Few Employment Agencies That Supplies Green Housekeeping Staff »

Beverly Hills, CA, January 22, 2012 –(PR.com)– Celebrities Staffing Services, the renowned agency known for staffing the homes of high-profile celebrities and other high-powered individuals has now added a green housekeeping staff category to its roster of services.

Today, many individuals are concerned about the use of chemicals in their homes. Certain cleaning products can not only be harmful to the environment, but they can be dangerous to people as well. Celebrities Staffing Services is one of the few employment agencies that offers housekeeping staff that are fully trained in how to keep a home clean, but with green methodologies that are safe for people, pets and the environment.

Many high-profile individuals need trained staff with them wherever they are in the world. They rely upon Celebrities Staffing Services to provide those individuals whenever they need them. Discretion and quality are paramount, and Celebrities Staffing Services has earned a reputation of being the agency that can be counted on to provide people who are a perfect match to the needs of their employers.

Individuals who have the desire to work in this high profile world know that Celebrities Staffing Services is the top agency to find these types of jobs, if they have the requisite skills. They have to be professional, resourceful and most of all, be able to represent the person they work for with the utmost professionalism.

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IQNavigator among the Most Capable VMS and MSP Providers According to New Report by Staffing Industry Analysts

IQNavigator among the Most Capable VMS and MSP Providers According to New Report by Staffing Industry Analysts »

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IQNavigator Inc., a leading provider of services e-procurement solutions to Global 2000 companies, has been ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Most Experienced VMS and MSP Providers in a new market analysis of the Vendor Management System (VMS) and Managed Services Program (MSP) supplier landscape. IQNavigator also received among the highest number of “Experienced” ratings in more than 160 categories, equivalent to more than 98 percent of the total evaluation criteria.

The report from Staffing Industry Analysts, entitled “2011 VMS/MSP Competitive Landscape Report – Service and Feature Differentiators,” analyzes the products and services of 42 VMS/MSP suppliers using criteria to evaluate capabilities in categories including supplier management, sourcing, contract management, requisitions, reports, workflow, implementation and integrations, invoicing, SOW management and other areas. Using a four-tier grading system and a rigorous vetting process which included surveys, interviews and actual product demos, the analysts rated the robustness of the offering and the experience of the vendor in successfully supporting customers in the given area.

“The purpose of this Competitive Landscape Report Series is to provide customers with an in-depth, practical tool set for understanding the VMS and MSP options that are available to them. It’s intended to be a comprehensive analysis of solutions in this market that will help companies make the right buying decision about their VMS/MSP solutions or just help them better understand how their current solution stacks up,” said Brian T. Peña of SIA. “IQNavigator had a strong showing when it came to both VMS features and MSP capabilities, especially in the areas of integrations, risk mitigation configurations and reporting, all areas we see as key strengths that many customers are seeking today.”

“This report from a respected analyst firm provides a tremendous amount of information to enterprises about the strengths of various VMS and MSP solutions. SIA puts the products head-to-head in a comprehensive analysis of features and capabilities and real-world implementation experience, and IQNavigator is proud to be so highly rated in the report,” said Lou Andreozzi, President and CEO of IQNavigator. “This report provides a resounding validation of the quality and completeness of our solutions and our superior track record of helping customers improve their business processes, reinforcing our industry leadership and making it clear that customers are making a smart decision when they select IQNavigator.”

For more information about the report which is only available to CWS Council Members, visit this page: http://www.staffingindustry.com/site/Research-Publications/Research/Buyer-Vendor-Management-Strategies/2011Differentiators.

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