The Winter Issue of The Problem Solver! A Quarterly Publication.
In this Issue:

Dear Bob,

On behalf of the entire team at QED National, we want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy new year!

We are very excited to send out this issue of the Problem Solver. The responses we received from last quarter’s newsletter were amazing. We are glad that our readers found our articles and related content applicable to their specific needs or interests.

For those who asked that we format the newsletter so it can be printed and read on the train, our design team took care of that for you. For some, printing the newsletter in a landscape format may be easiest. If you would like us to cover anything specific topic or have a need you would like addressed relating to the Problem Solver, please let us know (click here).

In this issue, we are releasing the findings of the QED National 2005 IT Professionals Survey along with valuable recommendations we believe will help any organization’s IT team. In addition, we are excited to introduce some new members of the QED National operation’s and recruiting team.

We look forward to working with you in 2006!

Regards,
The team at QED National

Please add problemsolver@qednational.com to your white list or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues!
Survey:
QED National 2005 IT Professionals Survey
1st Survey to see what IT professionals are thinking

The QED National 2005 IT Professionals Survey discovered that IT professionals want to work in organizations where their contributions are vital to the organization’s success. While salary and benefits are important, IT professionals are looking to work where they are appreciated and rewarded for their hard work and where job security and loyalty is important.

QED National surveyed IT professionals on a variety of topics ranging from job satisfaction to how they look for new employment opportunities. While other IT surveys have focused on IT industry trends, this survey centered on the IT professional and their desires.

“Although organizations focus on the right technology to support their business systems, it is not enough,” says Colleen Molter, president of QED National. “Successful organizations understand that the right team is more important than the right technology and that ultimately good teams select good technologies. This survey identifies the key qualities required to keep good people engaged in an IT organization.”

QED National discovered IT professionals are keen on job satisfaction and job security. Seventy percent of those surveyed would recommend their company as a good place to work. 57% would like to be working at their company two years from now. However, IT professionals do not feel secure in their jobs. While most IT professionals are satisfied with their company and the work they do (76%), this does not stop them from actively looking for new opportunities (62%).

IT Professionals want to work with smart and ambitious people on challenging projects and would shy away from working with private and quiet people. Salary continues to be an important part of an employment decision, but the ability to balance life with benefits, flexible hours and vacation is also important.

When looking for new opportunities, the right team is also important. Forty-four percent look to employment agencies or recruiters when job hunting. Quality trumps quantity when selecting a recruiting firm. Factors they consider include quality of open positions, quantity of positions, recruiting firm integrity, personal attention, and the recruiter’s understanding of the company’s corporate culture.

To learn more about 2005 IT Professionals Survey, and see other key findings and recommendations, please click here.

Team

QED National Team is growing

QED National is proud to announce that our team in both the management and recruiting areas has grown since our last newsletter.

Marilyn Collins:
Marilyn Collins has joined QED National as the Operations Manager. This newly created position will allow QED National to drive the efforts on operational excellence as well as deepen its commitment to our clients. Marilyn’s experience in technology and customer care combined with her drive, passion and commitment to excellence will be an essential part of QED National’s growth. Prior to joining QED National, Marilyn served as Vice President, Infrastructure and Data Services for Merrill Lynch where she was responsible for the development and management of technical systems and support services. If you would like to speak with Marilyn, she can be reached at QED National or via email at mcollins@qednational.com.

Efraín Sarmiento:
Efraín Sarmiento joined our company as part of our national recruiting team where he works with clients to find the right candidates for each specific opportunity. Prior to joining QED National, Efraín was a Job Developer & Recruiter at the Workforce One Career Center where he provided job seekers and employers with a full array of employment services, including recruitment, career advice, job search counseling, skills training, and job placement. If you would like to speak with Efraín, he can be reached at QED National or via email at esarmiento@qednational.com.

Joy Chen:
As part of our national recruiting team, Joy Chen’s experience in both national and international recruiting allows QED National to provide a stronger recruiting engine for our clients. Prior to joining QED National, Joy worked as a Training Officer in Singapore and for the Shanghai International Convention Center in Shanghai, China. If you would like to speak with Joy, she can be reached at QED National or via email at jchen@qednational.com.

We are very excited to have Marilyn, Efraín and Joy as part of our organization.

News & Events

Over the past few months, QED National has been featured in some of the nation’s most recognized publications.

Entrepreneur Magazine: Colleen Molter was featured in the October 2005 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. The Entrepreneur article highlights QED National’s resilience and strategies for growth, by utilizing the right tools; financial and other, to expand its leadership position in IT recruiting and staffing. To read the article, click here.

Black IT Professional Magazine: In her article Stacy Gilliam tries to answer the question "Are Women Leaving IT?” Colleen Molter provides insight to this important question. To read the article, click here.

Women’s Business Resource Center: QED National was hired to teach a series of workshops at the Small Business Association’s Women’s Business Resource Center in the Bronx, where a group of women entrepreneurs learned the importance of writing a successful business and implementation plan. click here.

Services:

QED National builds solid IT teams for its clients. By offering Full-Time, Consulting, Temporary to Permanent, and Try-Buy solutions, our clients are able to build the right IT team the first time. Speak to us today, about how we can help your organization reach its goals in first quarter 2006.

About The Problem Solver

The Problem Solver is a quarterly newsletter from QED National, a professional services firm providing consulting and employment staffing solutions to Fortune 500 firms and government agencies. A Certified Woman-Owned Business located in New York City, QED National builds effective staffing teams for its clients. Building solid teams for technology projects requires experience both in IT and staffing. Clients know that when they build their teams with QED National, their problem is solved! The Problem Solver welcomes suggestions and submissions for inclusion in the newsletter. Please send your thoughts to problemsolver@qednational.com.

Privacy and Unsubscribe Information

Please see QED National’s Privacy Policy for more information.

P.S. How can we do better? You can tell us.