MSP Recruitment & Staffing

MSP recruitment and staffing related articles written by the Support Adventure Team with vast experience advising and managing recruitment and staffing for MSPs

How to Identify and Attract Top MSP Talent

Attracting top MSP talent is crucial for any MSP’s success. Knowing how to identify and attract skilled professionals, focusing on defining talent needs, and crafting an attractive employer brand can set MSPs on the path to successfully attracting top talent. Leveraging recruitment channels, and offering competitive compensation comes into play when strategizing how to keep the top MSP talent. Your MSP can learn the importance of effective interviewing, retention strategies, and fostering a positive work… Continue Reading How to Identify and Attract Top MSP Talent
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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The Role of Company Culture in MSP Hiring Success

Company culture is pivotal in determining an MSP’s hiring success. Discover practical strategies for leveraging company culture to enhance your MSP’s competitive edge and achieve long-term success. Explanation of company culture and its importance in the MSP industry. MSP company culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that define an organization’s environment and how employees interact within it. In the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry, where the competition for skilled talent is fierce,… Continue Reading The Role of Company Culture in MSP Hiring Success
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Effective Training Programs for New MSP Staff: Bridging the Skill Gap

For MSP companies, the ability to adapt to new technologies and meet ever-changing client expectations is crucial. At the heart of this adaptability is the competence of the staff, which hinges significantly on the effectiveness of training programs. Effective training programs not only equip MSP staff with necessary technical skills but also enhance their problem-solving and customer service abilities, monumental for maintaining a competitive edge and fostering client loyalty. The importance of effective training programs… Continue Reading Effective Training Programs for New MSP Staff: Bridging the Skill Gap
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Building a Diverse and Dynamic MSP Workforce: Why It Matters

Just as you wouldn’t use a hammer for every job, relying on a homogenous team limits your ability to tackle the diverse challenges and opportunities that come your way. If done correctly, diversifying and dynamizing your MSP staffing services will bring in more customers, increase client satisfaction, and (as a result) your MSP company’s revenue. The importance of workforce diversity in the modern MSP staffing landscape For MSPs, diversity is the secret weapon for innovation… Continue Reading Building a Diverse and Dynamic MSP Workforce: Why It Matters
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Managed Service Provider’s Perspective on Modern Remote Work Shifts

This article examines the transformative impact of the remote work revolution on MSP personnel. It highlights the adaptations and skills required for MSP staffing company professionals in this new era, the challenges faced, and the strategies implemented to maintain efficiency and effectiveness in remote environments. 1. Introduction Overview of the remote work revolution and its impact on the IT sector. Introduction to the role of MSP personnel in this evolving landscape. The Remote Work Revolution’s… Continue Reading Managed Service Provider’s Perspective on Modern Remote Work Shifts
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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What is Managed Service Provider Staffing? Complete Guide For 2024

This article delves into the pivotal role played by MSP (Managed Service Provider) personnel in today’s business world. It covers their key responsibilities, the value they bring to businesses, and how they’re adapting to changing technological landscapes. The piece aims to educate readers on the importance of MSP staffing services in ensuring efficient IT operations and their impact on business success. 1. Introduction to the World of MSPs The contemporary business environment is undeniably digitally… Continue Reading What is Managed Service Provider Staffing? Complete Guide For 2024
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Benefits of Recruitment and Selection Process Outsourcing (RPO & SPO) 

At Support Adventure, we’ve navigated the challenges of building a skilled team in the dynamic world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Through our journey, we’ve discovered the transformative power of outsourcing the recruitment and selection process that can bring unparalleled benefits to your MSP. This article delves into how Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can revolutionize MSP operations, offering insights, real-life examples, and practical advice. I. Understanding the Basics of Recruitment Outsourcing What Is Recruitment Process… Continue Reading Benefits of Recruitment and Selection Process Outsourcing (RPO & SPO) 
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Psychological Testing in Hiring IT Staff: Pros and Cons

At Support Adventure, we’ve always been at the forefront of innovative staffing solutions in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) sector. Inspired by Eric from MSP Mountain’s video, “Why Psychological Testing Isn’t the Best Way to Find Top MSP Talent,” we’re here to share our journey and insights into finding the best MSP talent, moving beyond traditional psychological testing. With hopes that our approach will improve your MSP talent acquisition, here are the challenges with psychological… Continue Reading Psychological Testing in Hiring IT Staff: Pros and Cons
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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7 Steps to a Great Workspace for Your Remote Staff

In today’s fast-paced IT environment, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are increasingly adopting remote work models. This shift necessitates rethinking workspace dynamics to ensure efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction. Let’s dive into how MSPs can create a better environment for their remote staff by focusing on aspects like MSP remote staff management, help desk best practices, and effective communication strategies. 1. Establish a Robust Remote Infrastructure Two major avenues lead to an improved remote infrastructure:  Essential… Continue Reading 7 Steps to a Great Workspace for Your Remote Staff
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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How To Recognize Top Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Companies?

Make yourself comfortable and let’s start our talk about the world of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We’ll talk about it in simple terms, using relatable comparisons, in a way that feels like chatting over coffee, not a stuffy boardroom meeting. So, sit back as we go over the topic together. What’s the Deal with RPO? Think of RPO as your hiring sidekick. It’s a service where you hand over the reins of finding and hiring… Continue Reading How To Recognize Top Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Companies?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Best of r/MSP: Level 1&2 Tech Support Heroes – More Than Just the Basics

Today we’re taking a closer look at a buzzing Reddit conversation started by u/damagedproletarian. It was the monthly top post in r/MSPs so it’s fair to say that the topic raised some dust among MSPs and MSP staff alike. The perspectives offered in the thread are real-time concerns MSPs are facing. As such, they caught our eye at Support Adventure as well. Working with over 200 MSPs and providing the best staff to them, we… Continue Reading Best of r/MSP: Level 1&2 Tech Support Heroes – More Than Just the Basics
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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How Long Does It Take to Hire a Level 3 IT Technician?

The universal formula that can determine the timeframe within which a Level 3 IT Technician can be hired does not exist. However, it is possible to make the process shorter without compromising on the quality of your new hire or their role on your MSP service desk.  To show us how to save valuable time and get the best out of hiring Level 3 IT technicians, we turned to Eric, the founder of Support Adventure… Continue Reading How Long Does It Take to Hire a Level 3 IT Technician?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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How To Hire IT Level 3 Technicians

Top-tier service desk technicians are highly sought-after but can be tricky to attract. In failing to hire these high-skilled individuals, MSPs miss out on quality staff that can improve their service desk like no other techs could. Difficulties in sourcing and qualifying the best among high-tier candidates properly hinder the hiring process. Not being able to identify, communicate with, and onboard more senior staff properly are the most common obstacles MSPs face. At Support Adventure,… Continue Reading How To Hire IT Level 3 Technicians
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Direct Staffing Alternative for MSPs

Traditional staffing methods can be restrictive and costly. They can make it difficult for MSPs to offer extended services, such as round-the-clock help desk support. This can lead to decreased service quality and even loss of clients. However, there is a tested solution for MSP helpdesks looking to better and expand their services. From cost savings to discovering global talent, find out how remote staffing could be a great direct staffing alternative for your MSP.… Continue Reading Direct Staffing Alternative for MSPs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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IT Staff Training Best Practices

Without the right IT staff training, your MSP risks inefficiencies, miscommunication, and service delivery issues. These are real risks that can have serious consequences. With the decrease in the quality of service, loss of accountability, and delays, you can see your clients become dissatisfied which can result in losing them. Therefore, it is important to prevent these issues by following the tried and true IT staff training best practices, from experts in the field. As… Continue Reading IT Staff Training Best Practices
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Why Use an MSP Staffing Agency to Staff Your Helpdesk Remotely

Hiring remote staff can be a great way to meet the staffing needs of your Managed Service Provider (MSP) while keeping labor costs down. By utilizing an MSP staffing agency, you can access talent from around the world without having to invest in expensive local hires. Moreover, hiring remotely allows you to provide support on a 24/7 basis because employees in different time zones can cover shifts throughout the day and night. When considering hiring… Continue Reading Why Use an MSP Staffing Agency to Staff Your Helpdesk Remotely
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Why Support Adventure Outsourced MSP Technicians are Different – Our Training and Testing Program

The IT sector is a dynamic field that calls for a high degree of self-direction, a predisposition for systems thinking, and the ability to consider issues from various aspects. For MSPs, that means having a solid frontline of support, ready to navigate the turbulent seas of the industry. To do so, MSPs need to have a strong ship with a capable crew, ready to adjust to any conditions gracefully. That’s precisely what makes our technicians… Continue Reading Why Support Adventure Outsourced MSP Technicians are Different – Our Training and Testing Program
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

IT Support Staff Augmentation: The Future is Remote

As we help MSPs navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, we at Support Adventure understand the critical role that an efficient IT support helpdesk plays in your success. If you’re a small or medium business owner in the MSP or IT support industry, you’ve likely grappled with the challenges of scaling your IT support team. This article aims to guide you through the future of IT support staff augmentation?, focusing on the undeniable… Continue Reading IT Support Staff Augmentation: The Future is Remote
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Find and Hire the Best IT Support Technicians for Your MSP

The success of your company as a managed service provider depends on your ability to deliver top-notch IT support that makes your customers feel consistently taken care of. In order to make good on this promise to your clients, you must employ the best MSP technicians. Ones who are knowledgeable, dependable and personable. To help you achieve that, we’ll examine the essentials for hiring stand-out IT technicians for your MSP help desk, and how to… Continue Reading Find and Hire the Best IT Support Technicians for Your MSP
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Should You Pick An Outsourced Helpdesk Solution or Stick With Direct Staffing For Your MSP?

As an MSP owner, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing between direct staffing and an outsourced helpdesk. This choice can significantly impact your business’s efficiency, scalability, and overall success. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both approaches, focusing on remote IT helpdesk staffing, to help you make an informed decision. Understanding Direct Staffing and Helpdesk Outsourcing Direct staffing involves hiring employees directly into your organization. These employees work… Continue Reading Should You Pick An Outsourced Helpdesk Solution or Stick With Direct Staffing For Your MSP?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago