Due to the increased demand for IT talent, it is not unusual for IT professionals to be presented with multiple job offers at once. While this may seem like a good problem to have, they are faced with the seemingly impossible task of deciding which position is right for them. Selecting the ideal opportunity requires […]

Resource 1 is excited to announce the launch of its new website, Resource1.com! The primary goal in redesigning the Resource 1 website was to offer our consultants and clients a seamless user experience. The new website architecture easily allows visitors to find jobs, communicate with our production team and streamline business needs. The site was […]

Over the past few years, many companies have made changes to their workplace in order to attract and retain talent within the Millennial generation. According to PEW Research, Millennials comprise the largest generation in the United States and by 2020 “nearly half of the working population will be composed of Millennials.” Along with their sheer […]

Resource 1, a leading IT consulting firm in the Chicagoland area, was a platinum sponsor for the Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) 2018 Battle of the Bots that took place on Saturday, March 3rd. In addition to maintaining their partnership with the OPEF, Resource 1 provided judges to ensure this all-day event encouraging STEM education […]

Resource 1, a premier IT staffing firm, is excited to announce their second Staffing Industry Analysts Hackathon win at the 2018 Executive Forum. Collaborating with other staffing industry leaders (known as Team Lion), Anastasia Valentine, Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Resource 1, participated in this event and won first place for crafting a […]

Over the years there have been many arguments regarding whether a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) shortage exists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics comments that the answer to that argument depends on which employment sector you are focused on. While there appears to be a surplus of STEM talent in some fields, others, such as software […]