Mitchell Martin is one of the nation’s largest staffing companies, with offices throughout the US as well as in India and the Philippines.  We help drive success for both people and companies by helping them achieve positive growth.   We do this by building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the people we work with, in order to facilitate the best matches for both sides of the equation.    

Mitchell Martin was forged from socially-minded roots, and our passion for helping people hasn’t wavered.   Our founder, Eugene Holtzman, was a social worker prior to starting the company in 1984.  He then decided to combine his desire to help people with his belief that technology was the future of business.
Today, both of those tenets still drive Mitchell Martin and have helped propel us to one of the largest IT staffing firms in the US.  Gene is distinguished by his energy and creativity, guiding teams with a culture that encourages and supports continuous learning and innovation.  With a passion for talent acquisition technology, Gene started Talent Tech Labs, a one-of-a-kind venture to research, validate and accelerate new TA technologies by connecting early stage companies with forward thinkers in the industry.

Guided by his inspirational leadership, MMI continues to grow with a focus on technology and collaboration, harnessing the benefits of niche IT specializations in order to help both clients and candidates achieve success.

Trends in IT Hiring and Talent Retention

In today's discussion, we will delve into several critical aspects shaping the landscape of Information Technology (IT) employment. Firstly, we will explore the current trends in IT hiring, shedding light on the evolving demands of the industry and the skills that are increasingly sought after. Moving on, we will address a pertinent comparison between the widespread layoffs occurring at major tech conglomerates and the employment dynamics in our local area, aiming to understand the localized impact and potential opportunities. Additionally, we'll share valuable insights into strategies for attracting and retaining top-tier IT talent. From effective recruitment approaches to fostering a work environment conducive to long-term commitment, we will discuss tips and tricks to navigate the competitive landscape of IT talent acquisition and retention. Join us as we dissect these crucial topics and gain a comprehensive understanding of the current IT employment landscape.

Speaker Bio

Pat McGuckin is Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region for Mitchell Martin.  When you boil him down, he’s really just a staffing/recruiting professional.  With an early career spent in sales and business development, Pat decided to couple that sales experience with staffing/recruiting in 2008 when he joined Yoh Services, a leading Managed Service Provider in Philadelphia.  Following a 3 year stay with Yoh Services, Pat moved to NTT DATA, which allowed him to gain valuable experience in hands-on IT recruiting and understanding the candidate experience.  When a business development opportunity presented itself with NTT DATA, Pat jumped at the opportunity, as it gave him a chance to combine his experience in recruiting with helping his clients develop staffing strategies to meet their goals.  In 2018, Mitchell Martin came calling, as they wanted to open a Philadelphia location.  For the past 8 years, Pat has led the charge to establish and grow relationships with clients in the Delaware Valley and beyond.  Pat strives to develop transparent partnerships with his clients to help them find the best talent the market has to offer.  In doing so, that talent finds a rewarding career and his clients achieve success in their projects.

Pat is a native of South Jersey (Williamstown) and now lives in Oreland, PA with his wife (Rachel), sons (Jack & Ryan), daughter (Molly), and beloved labradoodle (Hooper).