ALL NEW
THE 2026 TechServe Alliance
Operating Practices (OPR)
Survey
The industry’s preeminent benchmarking report,
modernized and completely reimagined.
The Survey Submission Deadline is May 6th!
The TechServe Operating Practices Report (OPR) has long been the gold standard for benchmarking in IT and engineering staffing — delivering the data and insights that drive top-line growth and increased profitability. This year, we rebuilt it from the ground up: faster, smarter, and more actionable than ever.
What's new in 2026
We heard your feedback. The 2026 OPR has been modernized and redesigned to respect your time while delivering richer, more relevant insights than ever before.
Nearly 90% fewer questions
Radically streamlined — without sacrificing the depth of insight you rely on.
Modern, web-based experience
A clean interface with standardized inputs, clear definitions, and the ability to save and return at your convenience.
Your personalized dashboard
See exactly how your firm stacks up across key financial and operational metrics — powered by Power BI.
Richer, more relevant benchmarking data
Expanded coverage of today's most pressing issues including AI adoption, sales and recruiter compensation by market
Built for year-over-year insight
Structured data capture enables trend tracking, deeper analytics, and expanded insights going forward.
Your data is protected
Your data is secure and confidential. The OPR platform is built on Microsoft SQL Server, hosted on Microsoft Azure, and protected by enterprise-grade safeguards throughout the benchmarking process.
The Survey Submission Deadline is May 6th!
TechServe members in good standing: Participate in the survey and your OPR dashboard leveraging Power BI is made available at no cost
