When the economy is bad, aren’t companies more likely to cut consulting relationships than staff positions?
We see more cuts in full-time positions than consulting relationships that involve critical projects. Clients count on specialists like our consultants to bring up-to-date knowledge and an efficient approach to these assignments. Times like these also make clients especially vigilant about personnel costs. A mobile workforce gives them flexibility. It also facilitates getting the best fit between personnel and projects, which is especially important in light of increased emphasis on predicting project costs and calculating returns. Our reputation and reach contribute to our ability to help clients meet their IT needs even as they look for ways to cut expenses. Our consultants can be part of available projects now and will be well prepared for additional assignments when the IT market picks up.
