Where Consultants Flourish

Changing the dynamic of IT solutions staffing

With a deep understanding of the complexities of the contemporary contingent workforce ecosystem, the IT solutions staffing specialists at Tek Ninjas are changing the industry by fostering the right practices and culture to help their high-quality, engaged IT consultants thrive.

Tek Ninjas formed in 2015 as a boutique IT solutions staffing group headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. Today, the company’s eight US and 65 offshore employees support its growing talent pool that as of this writing comprised more than 130 billable contractors and consultants steeped in IT expertise. From data analytics and science to digital transformation and cybersecurity, Tek Ninjas offers access to a growing range of skilled knowledge workers through contract, contract-to-hire and full-time assignments. What makes Tek Ninjas stand out is an emphasis not only on ensuring the best placement matches but also actively cultivating a culture that is inviting and engaging to its consultant workforce. As Account Manager Vasanth Nemala sums it up, “At our company, we recognize that the motivation and engagement of our external workers is just as important as that of our permanent employees.” As a result, Tek Ninjas strives to make placement processes efficient and easy and offers its contractors some of the same benefits of traditional full-time employment, like training, healthcare and retirement investment options.

The Right Fit

The value proposition of Tek Ninjas begins with ensuring a strong fit between client needs and consultant skills and experiences. VP of India Operations Varun Korpol knows that getting the right fit between clients’ needs and contingents’ skills can be a complicated process that directly impacts business partnerships with clients and talented professionals. “We make sure we submit the candidates to the right jobs. We don’t submit them to any and every job because they can get frustrated getting calls for the wrong job,” he explains. “That’s something that we really take pride in: submitting quality profiles from a client perspective and from the consultants’ perspective too.” Consultant Prathima Sajja, a specialist in business intelligence architecture, has worked with Tek Ninjas for more than five years and appreciates the care taken to assure a strong placement match. According to Sajja, Tek Ninjas has the long-term placement success of consultants in mind, noting each staffing specialist she’s worked with has been dedicated to finding the best match for her. She adds that Tek Ninjas differentiates itself from other staffing firms with highly personalized and efficient interactions, and as a result, they are “creating positive experiences for all parties involved.”

Low-Hassle Approach

Recognizing that inconsistent work and long delays in securing assignments can hinder success, staff at Tek Ninjas minimize hassles around the placement process by prioritizing communication with their workers every step of the way. Naveen Lak, a lead recruiter based out of the Carrollton office, makes it clear: “There is less drama. We keep people in the loop. If the contract is going to end, we try to make the exit as easy as possible. We keep in touch with people from day one, and we make sure everything is going well.”

Tek Ninjas’ commitment to transparent, open communication helps its employees feel empowered in their contracts, and that empowerment extends to exceptional service to the contractors. According to Lak, the goal is to make the process as clear and as easy as possible. “We inform candidates of rejections and keep them in mind for the future. We don’t want candidates to hang on, and so we try to be as upfront and quick as possible.” He also points out their commitment to creating an open and inclusive environment, which provides for responsiveness to consultant concerns, minimizing keeping people in the dark or worried about paychecks, timesheets, benefits and other aspects of assignments.

Sai Suman, a mobile application developer for iOS in his fifth year of contracting through Tek Ninjas, appreciates the firm’s low-hassle, positive approach. He explains that the company has been instrumental in helping him with a range of opportunities, including finding a career that pays fairly — all of which has made him feel valued. The company even sports a strong immigration team, which helped make Suman’s immigration process seamless. “Tek Ninjas is a great company that values its employees,” including consultants, he notes, adding that he enjoys good benefits as well as work-life balance while working through the company.

Inclusive Team Environment

Because working as a contingent may leave someone feeling like an outsider at times, Tek Ninjas predicates business on engaging consultants and fostering a sense of inclusivity. In fact, the company provides its consultants with incentives and activities that are traditionally limited to full-time employees, such as on-the-job training and mentoring as well as unique promotional items, lunches and other gatherings, and referral incentives. Nemala explains, “We believe that by treating all of our employees — from staff to contractors — with respect and fairness, we can create a positive and productive workplace for everyone.”

Beyond the tangible, consultants are treated with professional and personal respect. Tek Ninjas established its business vision on safeguarding people from being taken advantage of and ensuring consultants are treated fairly. It’s not just what you do but how you do it that makes the difference to employee well-being and engagement. Korpol affirms that everyone from the CEO down has an open-door policy where anyone can go to talk. “People are very open, and they don’t make you feel like you are a subordinate. We have kind of a family feel, where everyone is respected.” That respect translates even when constructive feedback has to be given to an employee, Korpol relates. “We make sure that it’s done in a very respectful way. There’s a lot of transparency, and this makes the employees feel like they’re part of the company.”

Tek Ninjas is building a name for itself in the industry and among job seekers. By creating a company that looks through the eyes of contingent staff and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity, Tek Ninjas will likely continue to grow as a Best Staffing Firm to Temp For.