TechServe Alliance

06/03/2026

We’re excited to announce that Ceipal has joined the 2026 TechServe Alliance Executive Summit as a Gold Sponsor. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Ceipal has supported the Executive Summit at the Gold level.

Since 2015, Ceipal has been helping staffing firms grow through customizable, easy-to-use technology designed specifically for the staffing industry. Built by industry insiders, their platform combines deep staffing expertise with innovative solutions for talent acquisition and workforce management.

We’re proud to partner with Ceipal and look forward to their contributions to this year’s Executive Summit in Huntington Beach, November 9–11, 2026.

Learn more about the Executive Summit and our sponsors: https://hubs.la/Q04jXVWX0

06/01/2026

What does strong sales leadership really look like in today’s staffing market?

In an environment shaped by longer sales cycles, cautious buyers, and increasing competition, the firms standing out are building cultures centered on coaching, confidence, accountability, and consistency.

In this latest TechServe Alliance blog, Anna Frazzetto, Founder & CEO of AFM Strategic Partners and Director on the TechServe Alliance Board of Directors, shares practical insights on how sales leaders can create stronger, more resilient teams in uncertain markets.
“Confidence is the strategy. We buy from confident people.”

Read the blog: https://hubs.la/Q04jBBNy0

05/29/2026

Leadership is harder than ever.

Emerging leaders are expected to navigate change, build trust, delegate effectively, and drive team performance, all at once.

Beginning June 11, the Leadership Essentials Series Part 2, powered by ClearEdge Rising, will continue to provide practical tools and actionable strategies leaders can apply immediately to strengthen communication, accountability, and team success.

Series Part 2 - Session 1:
Build Foundations of Trust That Fuel Team Success
June 11, 2026 12:30-1:30 PM ET

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04jmklf0

05/27/2026

IT & engineering staffing firms are actively investing in AI, workflow automation, fraud prevention, recruiter enablement, and operational efficiency to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting market.

The question is: Is your company part of those conversations?

As a sponsor of the 2026 TechServe Alliance Executive Summit, you’ll connect directly with executive decision-makers who are actively evaluating the tools, platforms, and partners shaping the future of staffing.

This isn’t a traditional trade show environment. It’s a highly curated executive community built around real conversations, strategic challenges, and meaningful business relationships.

If your solution helps staffing firms compete smarter, move faster, or operate more effectively, this is where those conversations are happening.

Learn more about Summit sponsorship opportunities.

05/26/2026

In staffing and recruiting, it’s common to reward strong individual performance with leadership opportunities, but leadership readiness requires an entirely different skill set.

This article explores why firms need to rethink how they evaluate leadership potential and build stronger leadership benches for long-term growth.

Featuring insights from Barb Bruno, CEO of Good as Gold Training.

Read the blog here: https://hubs.la/Q04hSXDt0

05/21/2026

AI tools are everywhere. But where is Microsoft Copilot actually creating measurable value for staffing firms?

Join TechServe Alliance with session host Daniel Fox, from supplier member, Mercury, for a practical conversation on how firms are using Copilot to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support recruiters, sales teams, and operations, beyond the hype.

> May 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM EST

Learn where AI is delivering real business impact and where firms should be cautious about expectations.

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04hx9cy0

05/19/2026

Legal risk in staffing doesn’t usually show up with a warning. It builds quietly in the background.

A contract clause you didn’t negotiate.
An AI tool adopted without guardrails.
A non-compete template that hasn’t been updated in years.

Our guide featuring insights from legal experts working directly with IT & engineering staffing firms breaks down the four areas you can’t afford to ignore right now.

Read the guide: https://hubs.la/Q04hcRH80

05/15/2026

Practical leadership development leaders can apply immediately.

Beginning June 11, Part 2 of the TechServe Alliance Leadership Essentials Series powered by ClearEdge Rising, will help emerging and advancing leaders strengthen the skills that matter most in today’s workplace, including communication, delegation, accountability, and navigating difficult conversations with confidence.

Through real-world scenarios and actionable leadership tools, participants will leave each session with strategies they can immediately apply within their teams and organizations. Here is what a past participant shared:

💬 “It was one of those rare sessions that doesn’t just inspire. You leave with frameworks and practical shifts you can apply immediately.”

Series Part 2 - Training 1: Thursday, June 11
12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
"Build Foundations of Trust That Fuel Team Success"

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04gQ1Sj0

05/14/2026

TechServe Alliance is proud to have facilitated the strategic acquisition of Impact Group IT by Aavalar Consulting through the TechServe M&A Marketplace.

This partnership brings together Aavalar Consulting’s expertise in AI-enabled business transformation and Microsoft solutions with Impact Group IT’s strong IT consulting and staffing capabilities — creating new opportunities for growth and innovation across the industry.

Continue reading here: https://hubs.la/Q04gFlg_0

05/14/2026

IT employment held steady in April, but the recovery remains uneven across the sector. Employers continue to navigate shifting demand, talent shortages, and economic uncertainty.

See the latest data and trends from TechServe Alliance analysts in a quick interactive format: https://hubs.la/Q04gF9h90

While the broader economy exceeded expectations to add 115,000 jobs in April, aggregate employment in IT remained effectively flat in April 2026.