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Contributed Article to IT Briefcase: 3 Reasons Why Companies Fire Their IT Service Providers

Retention is often talked about among IT professionals and organizations, given the ongoing transformations in the industry – which show no signs of slowing down. As outdated practices are replaced with newer technology trends, IT providers that aren’t agile enough to adapt their service offerings to the modern IT climate may get the boot from their customers.

TSP Ranks #69 On This Year’s Dallas 100

Southern Methodist University released the rankings of its 2016 Dallas 100 class late Tuesday, November 29th, at the Omni Dallas hotel. 2016 marks the second year in a row TSP has been named to this prestigious list.

The Dallas 100 list features the 100 fastest-growing private companies in North Texas. SMU evaluates all nominated companies on increased growth in sales and, taking into account the absolute dollar growth and percentage of growth, ranks the independent companies according to their three-year change

TSP Named To The Dallas 100 For The Second Year In A Row

Meet this year’s Dallas 100: From A to Z, here are the fastest-growing private companies in North Texas. Once again, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business is recognizing the 100 fastest-growing private companies in North Texas in the 26th year of the Dallas 100. To qualify for the Dallas 100, companies must meet a number of criteria based on their location, sales history, legal status, credit report and character.

TSP Ranks #81 On Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List

TSP was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List, the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study organized by Entrepreneur, TSP is recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth and leadership.

D CEO Magazine – My Passion: Rick Skaggs

The president and co-founder of TSP Inc. loves life on the back of a motorcycle. Rick Skaggs vividly recalls washing dishes for 65 cents an hour at an East Texas cafe as a teenager to save up for his first ride, a Honda 90 motorcycle. The Honda has long since been traded in, but the 61-year-old co-founder and president of TSP continues to ride to this day.

TSP Named to the Inc. 5000 as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Inc. magazine today ranked TSP (Technology Service Professionals) No. 4,484 on its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. “Being named to the Inc. 5000 list is a great honor for TSP, and we’re in great company with those who were named on this list,” said Frank Gonzalez, CEO of TSP.

Inc. Magazine Unveils 35th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

The 2016 Inc. 5000 are the superheroes of the U.S. economy. America’s fastest-growing private companies wield powers like strategy, service, and innovation. On this list you’ll find businesses that exercise the body and the mind, push the boundaries of virtual reality and 3-D printing, and delight fans with rock concerts and (in the case of the No. 1 company, LootCrate) superheroes.

Dallas-Fort Worth Entrepreneurs of the Year 2016

They’re savvy and successful, meeting their customers’ needs with innovation, grit—and a keen ability to listen, learn, and react. We’re referring, of course, to the honorees in this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program, profiled on the following pages. This year, for the ninth straight year, D CEO is pleased to tell you about all of the finalists in the program’s Southwest region. For 2016, there are 50 individuals, in industries ranging from oil and gas and restaurants to healthcare and consumer products.

TSP Co-Founders Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Southwest Award Finalists

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.

Middle Market 50 Event Counts Down to Company Worth its Weight in Gold

In Dallas-Fort Worth alone, middle market companies employ about 1.4 million workers, or nearly 40 percent of the region’s workforce. On a national level, this same classification of company accounts for a third of the country’s GDP with around 48 million employees under its umbrella.

Middle Market 50: Meet the Execs Leading the 2016 Honorees

The Dallas Business Journal asked the Middle Market 50 honorees what’s fueling their record-setting growth. Here’s what they had to say.

TSP Contribution to ZipRecruiter.com: When you and Your Colleague Disagree on a Candidate

When there are multiple people in the hiring and interviewing process, opinions can vary on who the best candidate is and why. The first thing is to take the emotion out of it, says Chris Skaggs, Sr. Director, Talent & Brand Management at TSP (Technology Service Professionals).

Look in the Mirror: Here’s How to Audit Your Employer Brand

When reviewing a company’s employer brand, we also place a lot of weight on their social media properties. Like your careers page, it’s a medium that gives you a lot of creative freedom when promoting content. But unlike your careers page, social media is a great way to reach passive talent, especially if you’re leveraging your employees to amplify your social media content. You should take social very seriously – and if you’re a B2B company, it should be a top priority.

TSP (Technology Service Professionals) named to the 2015 Middle Market 50

For the second year in a row, the Dallas Business Journal has set out to find the fastest-growing middle market companies in North Texas. Known as the Middle Market 50, this popular List includes public and private companies with annual revenue between $25 million and $750 million and is ranked on a weighted growth index from 2013 to 2015.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE AND SUCCESS

EY, a global leader in in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, this week announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 in the Southwest program.

EY announces TSP co-founders as finalists for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 in the Southwest Region

EY today announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 in the Southwest program. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges.

Contribution to Recruiter.com article by Chris Skaggs, senior director, talent and brand management

At this point, if your recruiting process doesn’t involve social media, then you’re probably doing it wrong. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to tap into the power of social networks for recruiting purposes. There’s a lot of noise out in the social space. Cutting through that noise and using social media in an efficient way requires more than just tweeting out open jobs and scrolling through candidates’ LinkedIn profiles.

ZipRecruiter.com Taps Internal TSP Expertise for Recent Article

Chris Skaggs, sr. director, talent & brand management of TX-based TSP, a privately held information technology services company, says the most common lies he sees relate to degrees earned and inflated GPAs. There’s also language job seekers use, like saying they attended a college versus graduating, “to dodge the bullet of having to admit they did not complete their degree,” says Skaggs.