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McCann Partners got right to work finding contract-to-hire and full-time resources to fulfill roles for an organization’s brand new Data Cloud Strategy team. Despite the complexity of the hiring profiles and technical requirements, we’re proud to share our results: 👊 Identified qualified job candidates within 7 days 👊 Conducted interviews and made offers within 14 days 👊 Onboarded candidates within 21 days 👊 Secured additional opportunities to hire for other roles under this initiative and in other critical IT areas for our client Get even more details from this client success story here https://bit.ly/4eGUaNV or reach out directly if you need any support with your IT staffing and recruitment opportunities. We’re here to help! #Hiring #TechJobs

Uncertainty seems to sum up how hiring managers are feeling about the rest of 2024 and heading into next year. And while some of that uncertainty is tied to what the election outcome will be, we have a few reasons to look at the glass as being half full for the end of 2024 and early 2025. ➕ The most recent US jobs report revealed that 254,000 were added in September, well above the 140,000 that was forecasted by experts. ➕ Previous hiring numbers for July and August were also revised to be higher, indicating a more robust job market than previously thought. ➕ The unemployment rate dropped from August’s 4.22% to 4.05%. ➕ Monthly wage growth increased to 4%, the highest since May of this year. ➕ Significant hiring decisions could come to fruition after the US election. According to Korn Ferry, “A bunch of clients are waiting until after the election to reopen postings,” while a Duke University survey recently revealed that roughly 20% of CFOs have postponed plans due to uncertainty around the election. For McCann Partners, we like to stay focused on what we can control right now vs. what's happening around us. We know that there will always be market ups and downs to weather, but letting go of the variables we can’t control continues to serve us well. Is your hiring outlook half full or half empty right now? #Staffing #JobSearch #TalentAcquisition

Megan McCann, Jane Hamner, and Ben Thomas of McCann Partners had a blast catching up with our fellow tech enthusiasts at the 2024 Nominee Celebration hosted by Chicago Innovation. Of the 350 nominees that we celebrated at last month’s reception, 20 will be honored at the upcoming 23rd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards held on November 14th at the UIC Forum.  We can’t wait to unite around the region’s top innovators and recognize their amazing accomplishments. Join us for an inspiring evening that brings the entire Chicago tech community together! Register here: https://bit.ly/3XZYQHU

Is it a coincidence that in our 13th year we hired # 13 from Saginaw Valley State University’s soccer team? We think not! ⚽ Recently, we introduced you to Ben Thomas – McCann Partners’ newest team member. Right after joining us, Ben got to revisit his college days and celebrate with his soccer teammates the honor of being inducted into the Cardinal’s Hall of Fame. The team’s 2012 season saw them advance to the NCAA Division II National Championship! While they finished as National Runner-Up after a tough 3-2 loss, this achievement was buoyed by these players coming together to be the winningest team in program history, including an overall record of 18-3-4. We couldn’t be more proud of Ben for his success on the field and have seen firsthand the champion within him where he brings the same winning attitude, dedication, and passion to our industry every single day. Congrats on this accomplishment, Ben! We look forward to the wins you’ll score for our clients, partners, and candidates! #ITStaffing #Recruiting

Today, we recognize Indigenous People’s Day. The Native Americans and Indigenous people who were here long before the United States was founded had thriving, diverse cultures that are still an important part of who we are today. We encourage you to learn more about their culture and history, or contribute to charities and causes that support Native Americans and indigenous people. Let’s all do our part to honor our sacred Tribal Nations and lift them up across workplaces and within our communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

Tomorrow’s (October 10th) lunch plans include: 🤝 Building lasting connections and friendships 🌱 Professional and personal growth 💗 Supporting a more inclusive staffing industry And you’re invited, too! Please join us in attending the Women of Color in Staffing’s “Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges” virtual networking event at 12pm EST. We promise you’ll get filled up with inspiration and be nourished by the camaraderie of this incredible group of women. We look forward to seeing you soon! To register, tap on this link: https://bit.ly/3Btxr9t #Inclusion #WomenLeaders

If we had to choose one word to describe CHIWITCON 2024 it would be: fierce! 🔥 This is an event we always look forward to each year because it brings together so many fearless women professionals, technologists, and innovators from Chicago and beyond. This year was no different. Our favorite moments included: 🔥 Hearing from the ARA Mentors panelists Tricia House, Jordyn Moore, and Sahana Ramesh and the moderator Karin Norington-Reaves, as they shared their stories about being a woman in tech and how they’re creating an inclusive culture where women are welcomed and empowered. 🔥 Learning how they’ve handled gender bias in the workplace where Sahana Ramesh recommended wearing confidence as armor and to go fearlessly after what you want. “Women should be unapologetically ambitious about our career goals.” Jordyn Moore added, “Channel your experience to give back.” 🔥 Tricia’s point about overcoming gender bias was powerful, too: “Take action to make change, even if everyone around you is not doing the same. Be an ally in all directions and lift one another up.” Have a favorite moment or word you’d use to describe CHIWITCON? We’d love to hear it! ⬇️ #ChiWitCon #WomenInTech #Innovation

Job seekers, lean on others for help: add a supportive team to your job search by working with the right staffing partner. At McCann Partners, we're currently recruiting for these exciting new opportunities including: 🔶 Senior Data Product Manager 🔶 Director of Business Management 🔶 Senior Network Engineer 🔶 Director of IT User Support Services Get started right here: https://bit.ly/3XCH921 #ITCareer #TechJobs #Hiring

October is here, which means it’s the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Don’t let online threats spook you. Instead, take protective actions to keep yourself and your organization safe. Here are 4 easy ways to scare away lurking threats: 👻 Use strong passwords and a password manager 🎃 Turn on multifactor authentication 🎣 Recognize and report phishing 🦇 Update software Which one of these have you implemented? Or tell us if you have another helpful online safety tip that should be part of this list. Comment below so we can all stay safe! #NCSAM #Security

We’d love to give our newest McCann Partners team member a big LinkedIn welcome! 👋 Meet Ben Thomas! He’s joined our team of seasoned sales and IT recruitment delivery professionals, and we’re so excited to have him on-board. Ben has over 10 years of experience working in the staffing industry and has a keen ability to connect top tech talent with innovative companies. His passion for tech, expert communication skills, and personal touch makes him the perfect go-to partner for any staffing needs. For McCann Partners, Ben’s ability to meaningfully connect with others makes him a natural at building relationships with our current and future clients, partners, and candidates. He’s ready to grow McCann Partners in all ways! Welcome, Ben! #ITStaffing #ITJobs #Staffing #Hiring #McCannPartners