Startup Series

 - Episode 7

IT Recruitment & Staffing 101

Melissa Acton-Buzard

Episode Summary:

The IT staffing and recruitment industry is expected to be $500 billion+ by 2024. What does it take to lead the game in one of the most lucrative industries out there? Let’s find out with Melissa Acton-Buzard, CEO Chameleon Technologies. Melissa explores how to run a successful IT staffing company and what to consider when outsourcing.

Show Notes:

1. Synergy and collaboration is second nature to a staffing business owing to its global nature of operations.

2. Embracing new technology has helped the IT staffing industry to grow at an unprecedented level during the pandemic.

3. As a leader, it is important to teach other people the power of resilience as a company needs to be able to pivot with the type of circumstances it operates in.

This episode is hosted by Amna Omer, Global Communications Manager, Tkxel.

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