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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 OutsourcingWhat Is Recruitment Process… Continue Reading Benefits of Recruitment and Selection Process Outsourcing (RPO & SPO) 
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What to Know about Hiring A Remote MSP Dispatcher: Your Questions Answered!

If it’s your first foray into hiring a remote dispatcher for your MSP (a.k.a service desk coordinator), we are sure you have a few questions about how that works. You might be wondering things like:What exactly are the tasks of an MSP dispatcher? Can they handle low-level support tickets, or should they just stick to coordinating the flow of the help desk? Can a remote dispatcher living abroad work an MSP’s regular business hours… Continue Reading What to Know about Hiring A Remote MSP Dispatcher: Your Questions Answered!
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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
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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?
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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
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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

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

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
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Remote MSP Jobs

The modern Managed Service Provider (MSP) has evolved to accommodate a more dynamic workforce, including a significant number of remote positions. One area that has particularly felt the impact of this shift is the helpdesk department. From technicians to dispatchers, many roles traditionally considered “in-office” are now increasingly being outsourced or managed remotely. In this article, we will explore the types of helpdesk jobs at an MSP that can be done remotely, presenting opportunities for… Continue Reading Remote MSP Jobs

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
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Why is it better to hire remote workers for an MSP?

In the wake of the global pandemic, businesses worldwide have had to adapt and evolve in unprecedented ways. One of the most significant shifts has been the move towards remote staffing. Many businesses, whether in the MSP industry or otherwise are looking for ways to hire remote staff in a cost effective way.In today’s digital age, the ability to work remotely is more important than ever. This is especially true for MSPs, as they… Continue Reading Why is it better to hire remote workers for an MSP?

Remote Staffing in IT Support

The concept of remote staffing in IT support is not a new phenomenon. It has its roots in the early days of the IT industry when companies began to realize the potential of leveraging technology to provide support services from afar. This marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would redefine the way IT support services are delivered.The Era of Outsourcing: The First Wave of Remote StaffingThe first wave of remote staffing… Continue Reading Remote Staffing in IT Support
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The Difference Between MSP Recruitment vs. MSP Staffing in the IT Support Industry

MSP Recruitment and staffing are two different models of sourcing talent for an organization. While recruitment focuses on filling a specific set of roles, staffing is more comprehensive in its approach to the entire life cycle of employing personnel. Staffing offers many advantages over traditional recruitment, especially in an MSP environment, such as cost savings, increased efficiency, better quality hires, and improved employee retention rates. Support Adventure is a company that focuses on MSP staffing… Continue Reading The Difference Between MSP Recruitment vs. MSP Staffing in the IT Support Industry
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Remote MSP Staffing: The Advantages of a Hybrid Helpdesk

The Hybrid Revolution: An Overview of Today’s MSP LandscapeManaged Service Providers (MSPs) have become integral in the IT industry. They offer businesses a cost-effective way to manage their IT infrastructure, providing a variety of services including data storage, network management, cybersecurity, and IT support. But how has the growth of MSPs led to the inception of a new MSP staffing model – the hybrid helpdesk?The hybrid helpdesk is a fusion of traditional in-house… Continue Reading Remote MSP Staffing: The Advantages of a Hybrid Helpdesk
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Recent Trends in IT Support Staffing

In an ever-increasingly digital world, the dynamics of helpdesk staffing are continually evolving. With shifting trends in remote work, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainability, the landscape of IT support services is undergoing significant transformation. Understanding and adapting to these trends is crucial for MSPs to remain competitive and deliver exemplary services.We at Support Adventure, a staffing agency specializing in the MSP industry, stand as a testament to successfully navigating these changes. By leveraging the… Continue Reading Recent Trends in IT Support Staffing

Tier 3 IT Technician Closes His Business to Join Support Adventure 

Why would anyone shut down their own business and take on a full-time job as an IT technician? Jonathan, one of our top technicians, did exactly that – he shut down his IT support business in Cape Town to join Support Adventure. Since then, has been successfully contracted to a company in Florida as a level 3 technician for an MSP and has quite an intriguing story to share!The story behind Jonathan’s journey is… Continue Reading Tier 3 IT Technician Closes His Business to Join Support Adventure 

MSP Advice: How to Support your MSP Clients’ Hybrid Workforce

With more and more businesses deciding not to return to the office, or switching to operating completely remote, knowing how to manage hybrid workforces for MSP clients is crucial.How can MSPs achieve this?  By focusing on cyber hygiene altogether with careful attention to the social aspects of providing support.In which ways can an MSP support their clients’ hybrid workspace?Define roles unambiguously and bring awareness to the hybrid work environmentDefine the structure… Continue Reading MSP Advice: How to Support your MSP Clients’ Hybrid Workforce

Opinion: Attracting, identifying, securing, implementing and retaining appropriate talent –the MSP blind spot

Due to the global talent shortage, a star MSP candidate has almost endless options for where they can work. Should you wish to have any chance of securing the best technicians, we’d like to make you aware of some incredibly common mistakes MSPs make when searching for talent. We’re talking about mistakes that send the very people you want most running elsewhere.Job postings: A job posting is often someone’s first introduction to your company… Continue Reading Opinion: Attracting, identifying, securing, implementing and retaining appropriate talent –the MSP blind spot

Avoid mistakes new MSPs make on their first hires

Congratulations! You’ve founded an MSP and you’re ready to sweep the world off of its feet. If you are at a point where you have enough business and the right budget to expand it by bringing on more people to work for you, it’s only smart that you do it the best way possible. To avoid common mistakes new MSPs make on their first hires, follow our advice that we’ve gathered after having worked with… Continue Reading Avoid mistakes new MSPs make on their first hires

How Can a US Company Hire a Remote Employee in Another Country?

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that remote work is possible in almost any job, with some exceptions, of course. So why should US companies not hire international talent located abroad? Both employers and employees can greatly benefit from this, and here’s how: Remote employees working from abroad are neither subject to the US tax system, nor employment or immigration laws. Foreign workers can be hired via legal entities abroad, through employer of record (EOR)… Continue Reading How Can a US Company Hire a Remote Employee in Another Country?