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We feel that we have a very compelling story to tell here at iBridge, and we look forward to the opportunity to tell it to you!
Our most common questions and answers that our prospective candidates have for us can be browsed through below. It is very important that you learn as much as possible about our company if you are considering submitting your resume for employment consideration.
Are iBridge consultants hired as full-time employees?
Yes. All iBridge consultants (both salaried and hourly) are full-time W-2 employees of the company. We hire only the most qualified professionals available and offer them full-time employment, benefits, training, and a challenging career! We generally do not hire 1099 or independent consultants, and we do not hire our professionals on a project-to-project basis, as we are firm believers that the only way to build a quality consulting practice is by surrounding ourselves with the best and brightest for the long-haul!
Does iBridge hire Independent or 1099 consultants?
No. Generally we do not hire independent or 1099 consultants unless we are asked by a client to hire such a person on an exception basis.
What is the primary difference between the salaried and the flexible hourly compensation plans?
iBridge offers each employee the flexibility to choose between these two full-time compensation plans. Both plans offer full-time employment and allow each employee the same opportunity for advancement and long-term career growth, and provide for other important benefits such as the Company 401K and Profit Sharing Plan, I.T. training reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and the Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. The primary difference is that iBridge provides for the employee’s insurance benefits under the traditional salaried plan, and each salaried employee is paid for hours worked in excess of standard work hours at a rate equal to his/her salary divided by 2,080 work hours. Under the flexible hourly plan, each employee receives a larger hourly pay rate for each hour that he/she works (including overtime), and is eligible to purchase insurance benefits on an ala cart basis primarily through pre-tax payroll withholding. Please refer to the “Benefits” page for further information.
Does iBridge hire both full-time employees for its I.T. consulting practice and place candidates with its clients on a permanent placement basis?
Yes. iBridge primarily hires full-time employees to work as consultants within its I.T. Consulting Practice, however we also work with a number of strategic clients to assist them with identifying permanent placement candidates for their long-term positions that could not be filled with a consultant. Each candidate has the option to work with us as a potential iBridge consulting candidate, as a permanent placement candidate, or as a candidate that will be considered for either type of position.
When am I eligible to enroll in the iBridge benefits program?
All iBridge employees are eligible to enroll in their respective benefit programs (both the salaried and the cafeteria plans) effective the 1st of the month following their start date. This includes eligibility for all of the insurance benefit plans, the company 401K and Profit Sharing Plan, and the Paid Time Off plan for salaried employees.
Are iBridge employees eligible to work flex hours?
Yes. Generally speaking, all iBridge employees are eligible to work reasonable flex hours provided that those hours do not conflict with their individual project schedule or the policies set by the iBridge client that they are currently working with.
What is the dress code for iBridge employees?
The dress code for most iBridge employees is generally described as “business casual”, however it should be noted that the dress code specified by each iBridge client location takes precedent over iBridge’s standard dress code.
Does each iBridge consultant employee have regular access to members of the management team?
Yes. iBridge has an open door policy that promotes interaction between the company management team and each employee. To promote company involvement and teamwork, members of the iBridge management team regularly visit each employee in the field and plan group employee events such as team lunches, monthly happy hours, the annual Holiday Party and Summer Event, and various ad-hoc professional sporting events to which the company regularly takes its value-added employees who have contributed to the company beyond the regular call of duty.
If I submit my resume to iBridge, will it be kept confidential?
Yes. All resumes received by iBridge are kept confidential. We do not contact your current or previous employers, or submit your resume to any of our clients without your express consent!
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Does iBridge offer staff supplementation consulting, project consulting, and permanent placement services?
Yes. iBridge offers three separate lines of services including staff supplementation consulting, project based consulting, and permanent placement services within the I.T. industry. It should be noted that iBridge works with a wide variety of technology platforms across these three service offerings, however it does not offer services outside of the Information Technology disciplines.
Does iBridge have a standard right-to-hire policy for staff augmentation consulting assignments?
Yes. iBridge does have a standard right-to-hire policy that it offers to clients that regularly work with iBridge on staff augmentationn projects. iBridge understands that for those clients who regularly utilize iBridge staff augmentation consultants, that there will occasionally be interest in bringing an iBridge consultant onto their permanent staff for strategic reasons.
What types of clients does iBridge currently work with?
iBridge currently works with the majority of the Fortune 1000 companies located in the St. Louis metropolitan area that regularly utilize I.T. consulting services. iBridge also works with a select group of middle market companies that have a growing need for I.T. services and that offer a professional and stable work environment for our employees.
How does iBridge add value to its customers?
iBridge commonly adds value to its customer by relieving them of the significant time burden associated with identifying technical candidates for consulting or permanent placement positions, reviewing dozens of resumes, and having to conduct multiple in-person interviews. At iBridge we also add value to our customers through our employee retention and career development programs that help ensure that each iBridge consultant is well trained and motivated to fully fulfill their project commitments. Lastly, because we are a locally owned company that focuses heavily on customer service, we are a very flexible organization that is able to quickly respond to our client’s needs and requests without having to gain approval from a remote corporate office!
How do the iBridge sales and management teams interact with their customers?
Each iBridge customer has a dedicated contact person that is responsible for managing the relationship and the day-to-day needs of that customer. Each iBridge contact person is empowered with the authority to address client requests in a timely manner. Additionally, each iBridge customer and employee has regular contact with iBridge’s Executive Management group, and may contact them directly at any time for additional support.
Does iBridge have a documented interviewing and hiring process?
Yes. iBridge does have a documented and proven employee interviewing and hiring process that consists of five phases that include:
Identification & Pre-Screen Interview
Technical Interview
Face to Face Interview
Background / Reference Check and Drug Screening
Pre-Client Interview Prep
This comprehensive five phase process ensures that each candidate will speak with at least three separate iBridge employees or managers on four separate occasions, therefore significantly improving the odds that each candidate is “truly qualified for and comfortable with” both iBridge’s hiring standards and our client’s performance expectations.
Does iBridge check professional references and perform background checks and drug screening for new employee candidates?
Yes. iBridge does check professional references from each new employee candidate prior to extending them an official offer, and does perform a criminal, employment, and educational background check prior to hiring each new employee. Additionally, each new employee is required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, standard background check, and is required to adhere to iBridge’s documented drug policy throughout their tenure of employment with the company.
Are all iBridge consultants hired as full-time employees?
Yes. All iBridge consultants (both salaried and hourly) are full-time W-2 employees of the company. We hire only the most qualified professionals available and offer them full-time employment, benefits, training, and a challenging career! We generally do not hire 1099 or independent consultants, and we do not hire our professionals on a project-to-project basis, as we are firm believers that the only way to build a quality consulting practice is by surrounding ourselves with the best and brightest for the long-haul!
Does iBridge hire Independent or 1099 consultants?
No. Generally we do not hire independent or 1099 consultants unless we are asked by a client to hire such a person on an exception basis.
Does iBridge offer its employees benefits?
Yes. All iBridge employees have access to a full complement of insurance and retirement benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a company 401K and Profit Sharing Plan. All full-time eligible employees are able to enroll in their respective benefit programs effective the 1st of the month following their start date.
Do iBridge consultant employees have regular access to members of the management team?
Yes. iBridge has an open door policy that promotes interaction between the company management team and each employee. To promote company involvement and teamwork, members of the iBridge management team regularly visit each employee in the field and plan group employee events such as team lunches, monthly happy hours, the annual Holiday Party and Summer Event, and various ad-hoc professional sporting events to which the company regularly takes its value-added employees who have contributed to the company beyond the regular call of duty.
What is iBridge’s growth rate in relation to its local competitors?
Through our unique common sense and customer service based business philosophies, iBridge has grown at a phenomenal rate of 1,000+ percent since inception and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 I.T. Consulting Firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area by the St. Louis Business Journal! We fully expect this trend to continue, and plan to grow by more than 3+ times the industry average for the foreseeable future!
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Phone Number: (904) 332-7000
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