TechServe Alliance

There's still time to register for tomorrow's State of the Industry webinar event, June 18 at 12:30 PM EST.
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Join TechServe Alliance's webinar session with Mark Roberts, CEO TechServe Alliance, Michael Allen Founder, Data Minds Optimization, and John C. Larson, Principal Consultant, TechServe Alliance M&A Marketplace, for fresh market data, economic insights, and expert analysis to help you understand where the industry stands and where it's headed next.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04lG_kt0

What's happening this week at TechServe Alliance?

Join us for two timely conversations focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping IT & engineering staffing today:

➡️ The 239% Problem: How AI-Powered Candidates Are Breaking Staffing Workflows
Learn how AI-generated resumes, applications, and candidate interactions are creating new challenges for recruiters—and what firms can do to maintain candidate quality and trust.

➡️ The State of the Industry – June 2026
Get the latest data and insights on market conditions, employment trends, AI adoption, business performance, and what staffing leaders should be watching in the months ahead.

Whether you're focused on recruiting, operations, sales, or executive leadership, these sessions will provide practical insights you can put to work immediately.

View all upcoming events and register today: https://hubs.la/Q04lqG1J0

Legislation Update:
A federal court has vacated the $100,000 H-1B visa fee that was announced earlier this year.

TechServe Alliance provides an overview of the ruling, what it means for the fee's implementation, and what employers should monitor moving forward.

Read the update: https://hubs.la/Q04l3K9R0

Our latest IT Employment Index indicates that AI investment is accelerating, but overall IT employment remains flat.

This analysis shows that while organizations continue to invest heavily in AI initiatives, broader tech hiring remains cautious. Demand is strongest in specialized areas such as AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, while many employers continue to delay new projects amid economic uncertainty.

What does this mean for staffing firms and technology leaders?

The market is evolving, but growth is becoming increasingly concentrated in high-value skill areas.

Read the full analysis and explore the latest employment data: https://hubs.la/Q04l4jTc0

Overall IT Employment Remains Flat Despite Increased Investment in AI Initiatives - TechServe Alliance | IT & Engineering Staffing Resources While the broader economy exceeded expectations to add 115,000 jobs in April, aggregate employment in IT remained effectively flat in April 2026.

What’s really happening in the IT & Engineering staffing market right now?

Join TechServe Alliance’s State of the Industry: June 2026 webinar for a data-driven look at the trends shaping the market, including industry performance, M&A activity, economic indicators, and emerging opportunities for staffing firms.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM ET

Hear insights from TechServe Alliance CEO Mark Roberts, along with industry experts Michael Allen and John Larson, and leave with actionable intelligence to help guide your business decisions in the months ahead.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04l0_Z70

We're excited to welcome Alex AI as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 TechServe Alliance Executive Summit!

Built specifically for staffing and recruiting firms, Alex AI is helping organizations leverage AI to improve recruiter productivity, streamline workflows, and drive better business outcomes. Their commitment to innovation makes them a valuable addition to this year's Summit community.

Join us this November in Huntington Beach, California to connect with Alex AI and other industry leaders as we explore the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of IT & engineering staffing.

Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q04kNyNB0

What happens when one job posting attracts 239% more applicants than in the past, and many of them aren't who they claim to be?

AI-generated resumes, synthetic candidate profiles, and automated applications are creating new challenges for staffing firms, overwhelming recruiters and disrupting traditional hiring workflows.

Join us for "The 239 %Problem: How AI-Powered Candidates Are Breaking Staffing Workflows" to explore what's happening, the risks firms need to understand, and practical strategies for maintaining candidate quality and recruiter productivity in an AI-driven market.

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Speaker: Aaron Wang, CEO, Alex AI

➡️ Register now and learn how leading firms are adapting: https://hubs.la/Q04k9SQq0

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

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

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