Archive · 4 Aug 2025
IT Hiring Stagnant; Quess Corp Sees No Demand Pickup
Imagine companies that need tech workers are not hiring as much, especially in IT.
The staffing firm Quess Corp says this has been going on for a while, and things aren't expected to improve soon.
However, Quess Corp is still doing well because other types of companies and international centers still need tech experts, especially those skilled in AI, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
These roles pay well too!
General staffing, like in factories, is also starting to pick up after a slower period, showing that while IT may be down, other areas need workers.
IT services hiring has been stagnant for the past six to seven quarters.
Quess Corp reports no active demand pickup in the second quarter for IT services.
Demand for tech talent is primarily coming from global capability centers and non-IT companies.
Professional staffing segment reported its best quarterly performance in over 15 years.
General staffing showed recovery in June 2025 with net adds of 2,000 across the quarter.
- Who
- Quess Corp, a staffing firm, reported on IT services hiring trends and overall company performance.
- What
- IT services hiring has been stagnant, while other staffing sectors are showing signs of recovery.
- When
- The stagnation in IT hiring has persisted for six to seven quarters, with an uptick in general staffing in June 2025.
- Where
- The hiring trends apply across various sectors and geographic locations where Quess Corp operates.
- Why
- The IT services sector is experiencing a hiring slowdown while other sectors are showing signs of growth due to high demand for technology skills like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Challenges in IT Sector
Opportunities for Quess Corp
Hiring Trends
Challenges in IT Sector
Demand is low for IT services, causing hiring stagnation.
Opportunities for Quess Corp
High demand for tech skills from non-IT sectors allows for growth and a focus on better profit margins.
- IT Hiring Trend
- Stagnant for 6-7 quarters
- Demand Sources
- GCCs and non-IT companies
- High-Demand Skills
- AI, cloud, cybersecurity
- Quess Corp Profit Increase
- 4%
- Professional Staffing Performance
- Best quarter in over 15 years
- General Staffing Recovery
- Uptick in June 2025