IT Staffing Insights & Resources | TriCom

Addressing AI's Harmful Environmental Impact

Admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:51 GMT

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Because of its rapid ascent and widescale adoption, companies should be aware of its adverse implications and do their part to mitigate them. Like any tool, AI requires its users to be more mindful of how they use it. AI mindfulness refers to a more intentional and responsible use of the rapidly developing technology.

KC Tech Talent Trends 2026: Insights for the Local IT Market

Admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:03 GMT

TriCom has been heavily involved in Kansas City's IT staffing market for more than 30 years, and we've seen plenty of trends come and go throughout those decades. The 2020s, thus far, have been incredibly disruptive, most notably with the rise of artificial intelligence. Tech staffing in the KC metro has changed in many ways, but there have been underlying constants, as well.

Guide to Information Technology Staffing

Admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:27:33 GMT

The Information Age began in the middle of the 20th century, and we’re still deep in its thrall. There’s so much information that it can be overwhelming to store it, preserve it, and retain it. Ultimately, that’s the goal of information technology, a means of ensuring that electronic data is secure, accessible, and processed.

2025 in Review

Matt Sharples — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:07:27 GMT

TriCom remained resilient in 2025 despite operating in one of the most cautious IT hiring environments in our 31-year history. We not only maintained our position as KC’s largest IT-only staffing organization but we also achieved notable growth in our Minneapolis-St. Paul market. We close the year with enhanced optimism that our people and processes remain most crucial to our continued success.

TriCom Shares Results from Survey on Kansas City IT Hiring Managers

Admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:58:21 GMT

LEAWOOD, KS – DEC. 17, 2025 – TriCom Technical Services, a leading staffing agency, has shared results from a seven-question survey that aimed to discover how much Kansas City locality matters in IT hiring decisions. According to a survey of 137 total participants, 75% (n = 102) of IT hiring managers in the KC metro felt locality to KC matters. The remaining percentage, 25% (n = 34) did not think it matters.

How to Identify Fake Candidates in Recruitment

Admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:03:04 GMT

Just as technology develops at a rapid rate, so too do the methods in which it’s used. Developments in tech lead to developments in wider society, both to its benefit and detriment. Recent advances have created an influx of IT candidate fraud.

Make the Most of Your IT Department with this Free Tool

Admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:55:17 GMT

Being a CIO comes with a lot of challenges and responsibilities. You’re overseeing numerous projects, often at the same time. Day in and day out, efficiency is paramount. That’s why you need to measure how effectively you build your internal teams. Who was hired, and how long have they been there? Do you consider them part of the high-level A team?

How to Evaluate Outsourced IT Support and MSPs

Admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:02:26 GMT

Looking for the right outsourced IT support can get overwhelming quickly. There are dozens upon dozens of managed service providers (MSPs) to choose from, so how do you know which one is right for your business? That’s precisely what we’re here to help you with.

5 Key Traits of Great IT Contingent Staffing Firms

Admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:12:01 GMT

Finding the right contingent IT staffing firm can feel overwhelming at first. When you’re looking for an IT business partner, you want to find one that’s:

Hire IT Professionals with TriCom

Admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:48:27 GMT

There are many different places you can go to hire IT professionals. But TriCom isn’t like many other places.