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The world has no shortage of high-tech companies these days, but finding people to staff them is another matter. A national labor shortage is hitting the information technology (IT) industry hard. Even harder is the job of keeping employees many companies live in fear that their hard-won talent will quit any day.
The name of the game is to before the “employer of choice”. The burden is on companies to become more rigorous and creative about finding the people they need, convincing those people to join, and creating a culture that will keep the best employees. Candidates have become much more savvy in their choices. Not only do they want a culture that fits their lifestyle, they demand opportunities where they will learn, grow and feel a part of a success story.
CONNECT: The Knowledge Network is a fast growing Colorado-based It staffing company that has some answers about how to attract and retain highly skilled employees. By customizing searches to each company’s needs, CONNECT matches IT people with IT organizations for both consulting and permanent employment. For companies struggling with finding qualified candidates or meeting deadlines, CONNECT saves companies time and frustration through their rigorous recruiting and screening process. CONNECT’s high-touch, high-tech approach not only screens candidates based on their technical experience and skills, but also focuses on the cultural and personality fit.
Founded in 1992 by Maureen Clarry and Kelly Gilmore, CONNECT has provided recruiting services for large and small companies alike, including firms such as Hallmark, Polaroid, Exxon, Corporate Express and Level(3). Unlike most staffing companies, CONNECT goes beyond matching job seekers with jobs. CONNECT helps to organize, hire and retain information technology teams.
CONNECT was recently named the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year 2000, an award based on financial results, employee relations, management philosophy, innovation, business accomplishments and community service. CONNECT is one of Colorado’s top 100 women-owned businesses, according to Colorado BIZ Magazine.