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Consulting Solutions Named to 2024 Inc. 5000 List

With a three-year revenue growth of 82 percent, Consulting Solutions earns placement on the distinguished list of America’s fastest-growing private companies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — August 14, 2024 — Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, announced today that it has earned a spot on the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. The company made this year’s prestigious ranking with a three-year revenue growth of 82 percent.

The recognition is one of many for Consulting Solutions, which most recently was also named as one of the 2024 Largest Staffing Firms in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as well as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).

“To be recognized on this year’s Inc. 5000 is an honor and testament to the dedication and innovation of our entire team,” said Michael Werblun, CEO of Consulting Solutions. “Being listed among America’s fastest-growing private companies underscores our commitment to providing exceptional IT workforce and consulting services. We’re incredibly proud of this achievement and remain focused on delivering outstanding value and service to our clients.”

This is the second time that Consulting Solutions has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 since 2020.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” said Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc. 

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, to be held from October 16 to 18 in Palm Desert, California, please visit http://conference.inc.com/.

About Consulting Solutions 

Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions’ key practice areas include Advanced Analytics and Data Science, Agile + Product + Design, Application Development, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, Energy, and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, SIA Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., NABR Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Financial Times list of the Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies, and First Coast Worksite Wellness Council’s Gold Level Healthiest Companies.

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Consulting Solutions Named On SIA’s Largest US Staffing Firms List for Sixth Consecutive Year

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — July 16, 2024 — Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, has again been named in the Largest Staffing Firms in the US research report by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions. This year’s report highlights 241 companies that generated at least $100 million in US staffing revenue in 2023. Consulting Solutions also made SIA’s list of largest IT staffing firms based on 2023 revenue.

“Being named once again to SIA’s list of largest staffing firms in the US is an incredible honor,” said Michael Werblun, CEO of Consulting Solutions. “The achievement is a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of our teams, who continually go above and beyond to support our clients. Their commitment to excellence in delivering innovative solutions drives our success and is what sets us apart in the industry.”

“Despite a challenging year for the staffing industry, the 241 firms included on this year’s list is only down slightly from last year’s record of 251 firms, an impressive sign of resilience among industry leaders,” said SIA Research Analyst Kevin Chen, author of this year’s report. “Furthermore, as a sign of how much the staffing industry has grown in recent years, only 175 firms were included on the list in 2020. While 2024 is shaping up to be another difficult year, the firms on this year’s list show that staffing firms continue to be valuable partners in talent acquisition.”

Collectively, the firms listed in this year’s report generated $145.2 billion in US staffing revenue in 2023.

Consulting Solutions’ inclusion in the Largest Staffing Firms in the US: 2024 Update follows the company also being named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).

About Consulting Solutions 

Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions’ key practice areas include Advanced Analytics and Data Science, Agile + Product + Design, Application Development, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, Energy, and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the NABR Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and the Financial Times list of the Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies.

Consulting Solutions: Initiating Business-Critical IT Projects In 2024 Is Imperative

Economic uncertainty can lead to stagnation, which is why companies should start reviving key initiatives now to maintain their competitive edge

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — October 24, 2023 — While it’s understandable that many organizations have capitulated to the economic uncertainty of the last several years by delaying high-priority IT projects, giving in to such turbulence for too long can hinder growth and harm market competitiveness. This is why heading into 2024 is the right time to start reprioritizing such objectives, according to Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services.

“Investing in digital transformation can help organizations gain operational efficiencies, deliver market-leading solutions, and position themselves for rapid growth,” said Consulting Solutions CEO Michael Werblun. “But in the wake of the pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, many organizations have found themselves waiting it out. Such ‘analysis paralysis’ can lead to their being outpaced by competitors.”

Not to mention, the economic outlook for the country moving forward may be getting brighter. For instance, the August 2023 National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Economic Policy Survey found that more than two-thirds of panelists were at least somewhat confident of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy.

Werblun further dispelled the myth of there being a surplus of tech workers at the ready for when the economy does rebound, especially in specialty areas. As one example, there are currently over 660,000 cybersecurity job openings in the United States, with only 69 skilled cybersecurity workers for every 100 employers require.

The bottom line is not to wait for the economy to trend upward to jump-start critical initiatives, as the supply of IT talent may fall short of needs.

Skilled Tech Consultants Available “On Demand” Can Deliver Substantial ROI

Many organizations are finding benefit in contracting IT consultants who are highly skilled in mission-critical areas such as cloud migration, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like AI/ML and NLP to spearhead and complete key projects. In fact, contracting such talent is becoming the “new normal” as many of these experts are no longer seeking traditional jobs but are going the consulting route by partnering with workforce solutions providers to attain flexibility and keep their work interesting by focusing on projects of their choosing.

“In most cases, it just doesn’t make sense for an organization to keep a bench of FTEs for specific technologies when they can lean on workforce solutions providers like Consulting Solutions to deliver expert resources on an as-needed basis so they can scale up rapidly, then scale back down afterward. It’s a way to attain the top talent, without the permanent cost,” explained Werblun. “This is especially key as many organizations are gun-shy and looking to wade back into IT prioritization.”

He added that modern workforce solutions partners not only serve as a gateway to high-caliber technology talent, but can also provide strategic guidance to clients on staffing needs, projected costs, and project scope due to the magnitude of past projects they’ve successfully supported.

As organizations move into 2024, don’t wait—consider reactivating IT initiatives that have been placed on hold. Partnering with workforce solutions providers can offer the best of both worlds, including access to top technology resources without the risk of long-term commitment and cost.

About Consulting Solutions 

Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions’ key practice areas include Advanced Analytics and Data Science,  Agile + Product + Design, Application Development, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, Energy and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the NABR Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Financial Times list of the Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies, the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, and SIA Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.

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Consulting Solutions Ranks On SIA’s 2022 List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms for Second Consecutive Year

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — September 28, 2022 — Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, announced today that it has ranked among the 2022 fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms as compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. This year’s list ranked firms with at least 15 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue from 2017 through 2021. Consulting Solutions had staffing revenue of $155.5 million in 2021.

This is the second consecutive year that Consulting Solutions has been named to SIA’s list of fastest-growing firms. The organization was also listed by SIA in its ranking of largest U.S. staffing firms in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

“Before, throughout, and beyond the pandemic, we’re proud of our growth and the achievements of our team—in particular, the exceptional services they consistently provide to our clients to help them resolve key challenges and optimize their business,” said Michael Werblun, CEO of Consulting Solutions. “We’re honored to once again be named to SIA’s list of fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms and see it as a validation of what we do.”

“The 2022 Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms list displays a master class in perseverance. Emerging from the pandemic with organic growth is a true achievement and testament to the staffing industry’s strength, even in the most turbulent of times,” said?SIA President Barry Asin. “Our list of staffing firms more than doubled this year and SIA is honored to present these resilient staffing firms to the world. A huge congratulations to our 2022 honorees!”

SIA’s list of the fastest-growing companies for 2022 can be found at http://fastestgrowing.staffingindustry.com/.

About Consulting Solutions                                                                                     

Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions’ key practice areas include Agile Development, Application Development, Advanced Analytics, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, the SIA Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms in the U.S. and SIA Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., and was the recipient of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing for both Client and Talent Satisfaction.

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Consulting Solutions Named to 2022 List of “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” In the Nation

Annual list by National Association for Business Resources recognizes best human-resources practices   and companies that are leaders in employment standards

JACKSONVILLE, FL — July 11, 2022 — Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, announced today that it has been named among the 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The company also received this recognition in 2020.

Winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm and were scored on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, and retention.

“Consulting Solutions is committed to exemplary human-resources practices that positively impact employee engagement, job satisfaction, and productivity,” said Michael Werblun, CEO of Consulting Solutions. “We’re honored to receive this year’s Best and Brightest recognition on a national level. Every employee trajectory is important to us, and we look forward to continuing to raise the bar in terms of how we help our teams excel while also achieving a work-life balance.”

“These 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice. They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include development, wellbeing, work-life balance, rewards, and recognition. In addition, these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attract and retain superior employees,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.

To see all winners of the 2022 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, click here.

About Consulting Solutions                                                                                                           

Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions’ key practice areas include Agile Development, Application Development, Advanced Analytics, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, the SIA Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms in the U.S. and SIA Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., and was the recipient of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing for both Client and Talent Satisfaction.

Getting into the holiday spirit!

With the unseasonably warm weather in St. Louis I have heard so many people say it just doesn’t feel like Christmas.
Well I have some tips that may help you feel the spirit of the season….

1. Volunteer- giving is incredibly rewarding.
2. Have a Secret Santa exchange at work.
3. Spend time with family, friends and neighbors- See Star Wars, organize a game night, tour light displays, or plan a cookie swap.
4. Listen to some holiday music, see a performance, or have a Christmas movie night.
5. Plan an Ugly Sweater or Santa Run, Walk, or Bike Event to get moving.

Hope these ideas help you enjoy the Holiday Season! Merry Christmas from the iBridge Family to you and yours!!

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