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Author: Sara Pietrangelo

The Cost of Leaving Positions Unfilled: A Financial Perspective for Employers

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
June 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Leaving a role open rarely saves money. A breakdown of what unfilled IT positions really cost — and the strategies that actually close the gap.

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5 Myths About Permanent IT Recruitment

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
August 19, 2025 · 8 min read

Imagine a CTO leaning back after another failed interview and saying quietly, “We’ve wasted six weeks and I still don’t have the right person.” The HR lead nods,…

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Why Most IT Staffing Agency Partners Waste Your Time

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
August 8, 2025 · 5 min read

At first glance, traditional staffing agency partners promise everything a fast-paced tech team wants: speed, access to talent, and an overflowing candidate pipeline. But for most hiring leads,…

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How to Hire Tech Talent on a Budget Without Losing Top Candidates

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
July 30, 2025 · 8 min read

Most hiring teams eventually face this dilemma: the right candidate is in play, but the salary doesn’t align. Perhaps you’re $10K below what others are offering. Perhaps another…

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Contract Recruitment Fees Explained

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
July 28, 2025 · 6 min read

When you work with STACK IT on a contract IT placement, we handle everything. We’re the legal employer. We run payroll. We manage contracts, remittances, onboarding, and replacement.…

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Understanding IT Staffing Solutions for Tech Talent in Ontario

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
February 19, 2025 · 6 min read

Did you know that Ontario’s tech sector is experiencing one of the fastest-growing talent gaps? Businesses seeking top IT professionals must adopt a strategic approach to IT recruitment…

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IT Expert Recruiting in Ontario: Why Businesses Need It in 2026

Sara Pietrangelo
Sara Pietrangelo
February 19, 2025 · 6 min read

Did you know that a bad hire can cost your company approximately 40-50% of the employee’s salary? That means if someone’s making $100,000 a year, a poor hiring…

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