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IT Shines in the Twin Cities
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Region Flows with Opportunities
by Sarah Tyler and Brian Kagan
As one of the fastest growing IT markets in the country, the Twin Cities region is an attractive locale for IT professionals. Check out all the region has to offer.
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Twin Cities Ranks No. 15 for Tech Jobs
by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
Minneapolis and the city of St Paul together make up the Twin Cities of Minnesota. This region is rated among the nation's top high-tech hubs, according to a recent study of technology employment. This article from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reviews results from the American Electronics Association's annual Cybercities report.
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Sapphire in the Community
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Sapphire Recognized for its Commitment to the Community
by Russell Watson
This quarter marked a milestone for Sapphire Technologies and our community focused activities. After two years of supporting Year Up, an intensive professional and technical training program for urban young adults, Sapphire's efforts were formally recognized at an awards ceremony in June.
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New Offerings and Updates
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New and Exciting Additions to Sapphire.com
by Nicole Lacey
There have been several new and exciting additions to Sapphire.com over the last quarter that will help make your experience with the site more beneficial. Read on to find out how your suggestions have helped craft these new improvements.
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Sapphire Expands Online Presence
by Breanna Crowley
Sapphire has expanded its online presence utilizing today's most popular networking sites to keep our consultants and internal employees connected.
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Contractor Programs and Perks
by Jen McDonald
As you know, Sapphire is always looking for unique perks and programs to share with our contractors. We are excited to introduce a brand new offering plus share news on an existing program that has become even better!
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Regional News
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Sapphire's Delaware Office Moves to New Location
Sapphire Technologies announced today that their Wilmington, Delaware office has moved to a new and improved space. The new office address is now:
300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 750
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302.984.9540
Fax: 302.984.9543
Email:
delaware@sapphire.com
“Our new location will allow us to better meet the growth of our business and to serve our clients more effectively,” stated Sapphire Regional Manager, Joseph Santora. Aside from the change in the office’s physical location, the transition should be seamless to all of Sapphire’s clients and consultants. The office will continue to serve the Wilmington area.
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Sapphire in the News
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eWeek – Geography as IT Job Destiny
Citing information from Sapphire Technologies’ Regional Market Reports, Deb Perelman of eWeek, penned this article which highlights the difference in demand for specific IT skills in various regions of the U.S. Mike Giglio, Sapphire Recruiting Manager, offered insight on the story behind the numbers.
InformationWeek - The Renewed Allure Of Telecommuting
This article explores the factors influencing the increased interest in telecommuting. Sapphire Technologies’ Sacramento office Branch Manager Erik Fleischman offers his frontline experience and provides examples illustrating the shift in demand found in the IT job market from both job seekers as well as client companies.
Staffing Success – Why Staffing
Touting the many resources and advantages of membership with the American Staffing Association (ASA), writer Beau Birch describes the synchronized communication campaigns of the organization. Tracy Lynch of Sapphire Technologies is quoted in the article noting how having their contractor, Agapito Soto, chosen as the ASA Consultant of the Year has led to a multitude of PR opportunities and media coverage.
NetworkWorld – Looking for Contract Work
Offering helpful insight into the regional variations in the IT job market, this article focuses on data provided by Sapphire Technologies. With detailed information on which job titles are the most sought-after in each region, this report is helpful to anyone seeking a greater understanding of the fluctuating demand for IT professionals in today’s economic landscape.
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National Sapphire News
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A New Leader in the Industry
by Daniel J. Foley
We are pleased to announce that Randstad and Vedior are now officially one company. After receiving approval from its shareholders and the European Commission, Randstad’s offer to purchase Vedior, Sapphire Technologies’ parent company, was declared unconditional on May 13th. Among many other significant benefits, the resulting entity stands as the second largest staffing company in the world.
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Sapphire Technologies: One of the Best Places to Work
by Robert Dickey
We are pleased to announce that the Boston Business Journal has once again recognized Sapphire Technologies as one of the Best Places to Work in the New England region. This is the second time in two years that Sapphire has been honored.
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Comments/Questions
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We welcome your feedback!
Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or suggestions you may have. We want to know how you think we are doing. Have any suggestions for new or improved benefits or incentive programs? Let us know. We value your opinion.
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