Archive for August, 2008

Jenrick CPI sponsors Detica in the Microsoft Challenge

Monday, August 11th, 2008

 

Jenrick CPI recently sponsored Detica, a long-term client of Jenrick’s, as part of their Microsoft Challenge.

What is The Microsoft Challenge?
The Microsoft UK Challenge in aid of the NSPCC is the ultimate team-building event for businesses across the UK.

Four days and nights of adrenaline filled action see teams kayaking, mountain biking, navigating by torchlight and running, but also using their brains to crack codes and complete complex tasks.

With details confirmed only hours before each stage, teams compete against the clock and against each other, while the organisers constantly push them to their limits. (more…)

Jenrick CPI confirms ATSCo membership

Monday, August 11th, 2008

The Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo) was formed in 1999 to provide a strong and united voice creating a positive appreciation of the role, responsibilities and value of the IT, Telecommunications and the Professional level of the Engineering Recruitment Industry.

The UK marketplace has an annual turnover of over £6 billion, with around 100,000 flexible workers. Eight out of ten contractors in the Technology sector supply their services to end-users and vendors via a staffing organisation and five of these eight through an ATSCo member. (more…)

Jenrick CPI in the running to be an I.T. supplier for the London 2012 Olympics

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Phil’s aim was to explore the opportunities available for Jenrick CPI to supply contract and permanent I.T. personnel solutions to the companies responsible for delivering the 2012 Olympics in London:

“Yesterday I attended an excellent seminar which outlined the business potential throughout the South East for businesses who wish to get involved with London 2012 Olympics. (more…)

Market Rates Discussion Document – 4th August 2008

Monday, August 4th, 2008

At the end of last year, we noted a significant decrease in I.T. contractor rates.

Specifically, itjobswatch.com reported that they had monitored slippage of nearly 10% over the previous six months.

Yet there have been several reports throughout the I.T. industry that these economic uncertainties may actually help I.T. contract rates. The theory was that both permanent staff and contractors alike would be less willing to switch jobs, meaning employers needed to pay more to get people moving. (more…)