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Hot Takes Episode 11: What lessons can we learn when growth of the IT staffing industry has stalled in the past?

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In this Hot Takes episode, four staffing leaders reflect on what past downturns can teach the industry during periods of stalled growth. John Bemis, President of Benchmark IT; Megan McCann, Founder & CEO of McCann Partners; Anna Frazzetto, Founder & CEO of AFM Strategic Partners; and Tim Glennie, Managing Partner at BridgeView, share perspectives on resilience, adaptability, and long-term thinking. Together, they discuss why downturns are temporary, the importance of staying nimble, continuing to invest in relationships, and trusting proven strategies to emerge stronger when the market rebounds.

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