The technology sector is facing a compensation plateau. Amid rising tech layoffs and shifting IT priorities, employees are experiencing slowing salary growth in a field once known for fierce hiring competition.
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Tech Compensation Is Leveling Out. Here’s How You Can Keep Employees Satisfied.Read More »
Tech Compensation Is Leveling Out. Here’s How You Can Keep Employees Satisfied. Read More »
The U.S. tech industry has long relied on international talent to fill workforce gaps, with 65% of new H-1B visa holders working in computer-related occupations in 2023. However, rapid policy changes under the new Trump administration are sparking uncertainty about the H-1B program’s future.
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How H-1B Visa Policy Changes Could Affect Tech HiringRead More »
How H-1B Visa Policy Changes Could Affect Tech Hiring Read More »
The IT industry finds itself in a paradoxical position in 2025. Over 13,000 workers have already faced tech layoffs in 2025, yet the demand for technical talent has never been more urgent. By 2026, the International Data Corporation expects over 90% of global organizations to face IT skills shortage challenges—which could lead to product delays driving $5.5 trillion in losses.
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Why Are Tech Layoffs Still Rising as the IT Skills Shortage Grows?Read More »
Why Are Tech Layoffs Still Rising as the IT Skills Shortage Grows? Read More »
The federal funds rate cut has yet to ease the uncertainty in the IT industry. Despite positive reception for the first reduction in over four years, employers still have questions—namely, when is the right time to hire?
At Capstone IT, our technical staffing experts have stayed up to date on the latest economic developments and IT hiring trends—often reading between the lines. This article will provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you make informed workforce decisions entering 2025.
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IT Hiring Trends and What to Expect Following Fed Rate CutsRead More »
IT Hiring Trends and What to Expect Following Fed Rate Cuts Read More »
In the race to harness artificial intelligence, DevOps teams are discovering that their greatest asset isn’t code—it’s the minds behind it.
The IT field is moving swiftly toward automation. According to GitLab, 90% of organizations currently or plan to use AI in the software development process. Yet 81% of professionals say they need more training to fully leverage the technology at work.
This unearths a growing challenge for companies: adapting hiring strategies to attract developers who can thrive in AI-enhanced environments.
As a leading technical recruiting firm, Capstone IT has witnessed firsthand how key competencies have evolved as DevOps teams automate. This article will guide you through those sought-after skills and provide key tips for hiring software developers with AI capabilities.
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Hiring Software Developers for the AI-Powered DevOps LifecycleRead More »
Hiring Software Developers for the AI-Powered DevOps Lifecycle Read More »
Innovative IT projects—from cloud migrations to app development—can be exciting initiatives but pushing them forward is rarely a straightforward task. Even robust technical teams typically only have enough employees to manage day-to-day operations. And as the IT skills gap grows, affecting 90% of global organizations by 2026, finding qualified talent will become exceedingly difficult.
Outsourcing can help you fill essential roles in a variety of ways. While some businesses may take a completely hands-off approach, contracting out entire projects to a third-party agency, others may simply outsource the IT staffing process to kickstart transformation. There’s no wrong answer—both options can help you meet critical timelines using external resources and expertise. But the best solution can depend on your exact technical demands.
So, which route is right for your business? We’ll compare the pros and cons of IT project outsourcing and IT staffing in six key areas.
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IT Project Outsourcing vs. IT Staffing: Which Is Right for My Business?Read More »
IT Project Outsourcing vs. IT Staffing: Which Is Right for My Business? Read More »
IT professionals play a wide range of roles—from innovator and problem-solver to collaborator and strategist—but their success in each hinges upon the same foundation: the technical know-how to get things done.
Despite the growing emphasis on soft skills in tech, hard skills remain at the core of IT competency. Before you make a hiring decision, you need candidates to demonstrate more than interview prowess and great culture fit. You must leverage technical assessments to test their capabilities—thoroughly and consistently.
With these four best practices, you can optimize your assessment process and build IT teams that effectively move digital projects forward.
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4 Technical Assessment Best Practices to Identify Top IT TalentRead More »
4 Technical Assessment Best Practices to Identify Top IT Talent Read More »
The Salt Lake City tech hub has experienced extraordinary growth in recent years. Businesses are flocking to SLC—taking advantage of affordable real estate, state-sponsored financial incentives, and the vibrant tech community—bringing a 12% increase in tech jobs that far surpasses the national average.
The rise in job openings presents a challenge for local companies: Competition for top IT talent is growing. And in a city with particularly high rates of remote workers, finding qualified local professionals will become an even more significant concern.
At Capstone IT Staffing, our experienced technical recruiters have successfully placed countless candidates in hard-to-fill IT positions for companies throughout the Salt Lake City metro area. Leveraging their recruiting insights, we’ve compiled six tips for hiring tech talent in SLC.
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6 Ways to Win IT Talent in the Growing Salt Lake City Tech HubRead More »
6 Ways to Win IT Talent in the Growing Salt Lake City Tech Hub Read More »
City of Fountains, Heart of America, Paris of the Plains—Kansas City is a place of many names. And yet as KC emerges as a leading destination for innovative companies and IT professionals, few words describe the city as well as “emerging tech hub.” The Kansas City technology sector contributed $13.4 billion to the local economy in 2022 alone.
But rapid growth presents a new challenge for KC companies: hiring local IT talent. Technical professionals are rising in demand across industries, keeping competition fierce for the relatively scarce number of qualified workers in the area. What’s more, 20% of Kansas City tech employees are opting for remote jobs (often with companies in other states), exacerbating the shortage even further.
So, how can businesses get the local talent they need? Our technical recruiters at Capstone IT Staffing successfully fill critical tech positions—from software developers to CTOs—for companies across the KC metro area each day. Here are four actions our recruiting experts recommend for effective IT recruiting in Kansas City.
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IT Recruiting in Kansas City: How to Attract & Engage Local Tech TalentRead More »
IT Recruiting in Kansas City: How to Attract & Engage Local Tech Talent Read More »
Despite early skepticism, experts now admit the success of the remote work experiment. Even before organizations ironed out the kinks, studies like one recently published by Texas A&M were beginning to measure long-term effectiveness of work-from-home arrangements. They concluded moving outside of a physical office after a natural disaster (or pandemic) caused no loss in productivity but instead boosted resilience and in some cases increased individual output. …
You’re Ready to Embrace a Hybrid Work Policy. Here’s What to PrioritizeRead More »
You’re Ready to Embrace a Hybrid Work Policy. Here’s What to Prioritize Read More »