Innovate Birmingham + ITAC Partnership

Created to be “one solution to the tech talent gap that exists in our region,” Innovate Birmingham is a grant-funded organization that provides technical training as well as personal and professional development, to those in the Greater Birmingham Area looking to join the workforce. Since its beginning in 2017, Innovate Birmingham has helped to employ roughly 70% of its graduates. 

Increase in Hiring to Prepare for Fourth Quarter

The past six months have been anything but predictable for companies around the globe. Many companies have been forced to reduce their staff due to the effects of COVID-19. However, with things slowly moving toward a “new normal,” many companies are ready and eager to hire while they can.

Our ITAC employees share their thoughts on the possibility of an increase in hiring to prepare for fourth quarter.

Top Talent Never Goes Out of Style

While our world continues to shift in light of an ongoing pandemic and societal upheavals, companies and the those in the workforce have to press forward. Sure, pressing forward looks a little different these days when meetings (and classrooms) are over video-conference and eating at your desk is the same thing as working at your dining room table. 

Professional Networks Are More Important Than Ever

While our world continues to shift in light of an ongoing pandemic and societal upheavals, companies and those in the workforce have to press forward. Sure, pressing forward looks a little different these days when meetings (and classrooms) are over video-conference and eating at your desk is the same thing as working at your dining room table.

Christy Williams, Director of Sales, answers questions about networking in our “new normal.”

Employee Spotlight: Meg McClenney

Meg McClenney has been with ITAC since she graduated from college. Working her way up to her current role as Senior IT Business Development Manager, Meg is passionate about working with clients to discover what they need to complete their team. Learn more about Meg in our interview!

Yours? Mine? Ours?

The title of “Employer” relative to temporary staffing can almost be a game of “Hot Potato” contingent upon the situation.  Clients who invite their contingent/temporary workforce to participate in company events and meetings or include them in the distribution of teamwear (sometimes considered employment perks) are undoubtedly doing so to foster a sense of team and inclusion.  Aside from these occasional scenarios, many clients are involved more-closely with their contingent team members, providing coaching and counseling, modifying work schedules to accommodate personal needs, or even addressing compensation issues.  However, when contingent workers approach clients with issues or concerns rather than their staffing firm (a.k.a., their employer), the lines can become a bit blurry.

Employee Spotlight: Jon Auterson

Jon Auterson is a Senior IT Recruiter in our Birmingham office. He loves finding candidates a job that fits their personality and career goals. Check out the interview below to learn more about Jon!

ITAC Solutions Welcomes Michael Hyche

ITAC Solutions welcomes Michael Hyche to the team as an IT Recruiter in the Birmingham office. Michael graduated with a degree in Marketing and has worked mainly in sales but is eager to dive into the recruiting world! Learn more about Michael in our Q&A!

ITAC Solutions Nashville Welcomes Brian Hopkins

ITAC Solutions welcomes Brian Hopkins to the Nashville team as a Business Development Manager. Brian has extensive experience in the staffing world and is excited to begin building relationships and making connections in Nashville. Learn more about Brian in our Q&A!

The Bud Stops Here

Employee Spotlight: Ginny Martinez

Hiring Manager Advice: Keeping Employees Engaged to Prevent Ghosting

You’ve heard of ghosting when it comes to dating, but did you know it has become common even in the workplace? Candidates get offered a position and then never show up to work or contact their new employer.
As a hiring manager this is extremely frustrating. How can you prevent this from happening? Here are a couple of ways to keep your potential employees engaged to avoid ghosting.

Meet Carley McWilliams – Recruiting Coordinator in Birmingham

Carley McWilliams thrives in ITAC’s Birmingham office as the Recruiting Coordinator. Her self-starter attitude and passion for helping others makes her the ideal individual for this role. She is an animal lover, outdoor enthusiast and self-proclaimed nerd. To learn more about Carley, check out this Q&A:

3 Reasons to Use a Recruiter

Finding a job is hard. Finding a job that fits your skillset, needs, schedule, personality and values is even harder.  Do you really want to sift through job postings, spend hours perfecting your resume, and then sit around waiting for a response? This is where an ITAC recruiter can help. We specialize in connecting great people with great companies.

Mobile: A Port City with Potential

Mobile may be small, but it is a port city with great potential. In fact, Mobile was included on WalletHub’s 2019 Best Cities for Jobs list. Plus, the new Airbus assembly facility and Amazon distribution center are certainly contributing to this growth. Mobile Market Manager Tucker Frazer and Recruiters Annie McRee and Stacey Bullen shared what makes their market unique and where they expect to see growth in the job market.

Meet Annie McRee – Recruiter in Mobile, AL

Annie McRee’s favorite moment is receiving a call from a happy, newly-hired candidate. As a recruiter in Mobile, she strives to find people jobs while helping companies find employees. On a workday, you can find her reviewing resumes, meeting new people, sharing interview tips and doing whatever it takes to help candidates land the right job. To learn more about Annie, check out the Q&A below!

Meet ITAC Mobile’s Market Manager: Tucker Frazer

Tucker Frazer believes an excited, newly-hired candidate and a grateful client are two things worth celebrating. As ITAC Mobile’s Market Manager, Tucker works closely with the entire team to provide exceptional service in a market where relationship and reputation are paramount. To learn more about Tucker, check out the Q&A below!

How to Hire the Perfect Candidate

Matching great people with great companies and seeing those relationships flourish is such a rewarding experience. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, you might as well compare us to Cupid.

ITAC Solutions Welcomes Alex Culberson to the Birmingham Team

ITAC Solutions is excited to welcome Alex Culberson to the Birmingham recruiting team! Alex graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a focus on sales. Alex said that recruiting seemed like a good fit for him because he enjoys meeting new people.  As an IT Recruiter, Alex strives to be a person his team can lean on for help and to reach his benchmark as quickly as possible. To learn more about Alex, check out this Q&A:

ITAC Solutions Welcomes Emily Buerger to the Mobile Team

ITAC Solutions is excited to welcome Emily Buerger to the Mobile recruiting team! Emily graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a professional sales specialization. With a background in insurance sales and property management, Emily’s experience with customers and problem-solving skills make her a great addition to the ITAC team.