2025 was a year marked by change and uncertainty, which in turn made workforce planning especially difficult. Before we jump head-first into 2026, let’s look at some moments that defined (for better or worse) this past year. That way, you can learn from the good, bad, and ugly, and set yourself up for success in […]
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The explosion in AI usage by both consumers and enterprises has led to the construction of hundreds of hyperscale data centers across the nation. While these centers will definitely help address current and future compute needs, they do create problems of their own. Namely, these facilities generate a significant amount of heat, and conventional data […]
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The Professional Engineer (PE) license isn’t just a box-checking exercise. It signals trust and competence among potential employers, hiring agencies, and your peers. So if you’re asking whether you need a Professional Engineer license to stand out, the answer is: 100% yes. That said, there’s more to it than just earning your credentials and moving […]
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If finding high-skill talent feels like you’re swimming upstream, that’s because it is. Demand for AI-related roles, cybersecurity jobs, and data scientist positions is growing rapidly (McKinsey, CyberSeek, BLS). Plus, the ongoing need for engineers, manufacturing workers, and a strong contingent labor force hasn’t softened. But if you’re situated outside the coastal hubs, the talent […]
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After decades of experience in cloud computing, mobile devices, IoT, and Big Data, a global electronics manufacturer and technological solution provider invested heavily in AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications technology. Those investments paid off, to the tune of nearly $6 trillion. Following on this success, the client looked to open several electronics manufacturing sites across […]
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Great engineering teams are more than the sum of their parts. It takes clear, consistent expectations to get everyone to row in the same direction and align their efforts around business value. One tool for achieving that alignment: a technical competency framework. Yes, building and implementing that framework will take time and effort. Sometimes, it […]
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Sourcing technical talent in remote areas can be challenging, especially for companies dependent on sole suppliers. A global rail company faced this exact challenge, spending hundreds of millions of dollars to source contingent workers while struggling to keep those positions filled. PEAK’s comprehensive Managed Staffing Program (MSP) provided a more cost effective option, both increasing […]
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Healthcare laundry service providers, which handle medical linens, demand stricter hygiene standards and specialized training and safety protocols than the average cleaner. As such, these companies often struggle with high labor costs and elevated turnover rates. However, standard cost mitigation options—especially automation and outsourcing to commercial laundries—come with their own challenges. PEAK recently partnered with […]
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Pittsburgh, PA – April 10, 2025. PEAK Technical Services, Inc., a leading provider of technical staffing and workforce solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of the operational assets of MegaForce, L.L.C., AdKore Staffing Group, L.L.C., and The Triple-I Corporation, specializing in technical staffing and recruitment services. The terms of the acquisition are undisclosed. Through […]
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Chess masters study the entire board, calculating moves and countermoves well before pieces shift positions. The best talent strategists approach workforce planning with equal precision—seeing opportunities others miss and positioning their organizations to capture key advantages. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, organizations expect 39% of workers’ core skills to […]
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