iSphere

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means you’re already fielding dozens of emails from vendors offering to sell you their latest security product.

Let’s start simpler by looking at what matters:
- When was the last time they ran a simulated incident response?
- Do they have a clear idea of where sensitive PII data lives internally and on other systems?
- How often do they assess data access?
- Outside of the IT team, do your other team members know what to do during a security incident?

Good security doesn’t require adding new products and tools but by following good security principles. Preparation, data access minimization, and rules-based access control can reduce your attack surface and protect you from a security breach.

Our recruiters screen hundreds of candidates each month, so they’ve gotten really good at picking up which ones aren’t real.

The signs are usually obvious:

- A too-perfect resume that seems ideally suited to the job

- Mismatched personal information from what’s on LinkedIn

- Off-center eye contact and persistent audio lag during video interviews

- Consistent pause length before offering an answer to an interview question

There’s just no substitute for experience, and veteran recruiters can spot these things right away.

They go with their instincts when something feels off, because they’ve done this long enough to know that they’ll find the ideal candidate eventually.

Football season is back, and everyone’s firing up their fantasy leagues and group chats to discuss this week’s slate of games.

As you debate sleeper picks and playoff odds, don’t forget that someone in your league, or your life, might be in the midst of a job search.

If you introduce us to a qualified candidate, you could earn up to $1,200 when they get placed.

Connections happen all the time, and you can help someone find a rewarding job while earning a little yourself.

If you’ve got someone you think would be a good candidate, you can refer them to us here: https://loom.ly/IfLCkAU

We had two IT consultants return to us this year.

They both had plenty of options. One of them went back to their previous client, while the other moved into a whole new industry.

When we asked why they came back, they both said the same thing:

“I like how you all operate.”

It’s that simple. Our recruiters kept in touch, so each knew we were there to help them find a new role when the time was right.

There’s a reason consultants come back to us after they wrap up each project. They trust that we’ll be in their corner and connect them to the right team.

Labor Day is a tribute to every working person and their contribution, no matter what their job.

We’d like to thank everyone who helps to keep our organization humming, taking on each IT ticket without hesitation or putting in extra hours to ensure they migrate the database ahead of schedule.

Thank you to every consultant and IT team member who keeps our systems up and running. Enjoy the well-deserved long weekend.

Congratulations to Julie Westhoff on earning Great Recruiters Gold Status! 🏆 Everybody should be lucky enough to work with a recruiter who has their best interests at heart.

Great Recruiters gives job seekers a quick, transparent way to find those recruiters. A few rise above the rest to deliver an experience worthy of Gold Status, and Julie is now one of them, joining her iSphere teammate Jill Telisky. Both have earned hundreds of reviews with an average rating of 4.80 or higher.

Here's what one of Julie's candidates, a Microsoft Intune Engineer, had to say:
"Julie is an outstanding recruiter. I've had the pleasure of speaking with her over the years, and she has always been professional, personable, and a joy to work with. She is one of the best recruiters I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and I highly recommend her." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

That's not a one-time review. That's a reputation built over years of doing right by people.

Congrats, Julie. Well earned.

The organizations seeing the biggest return from AI aren't trying to automate everything.

They're identifying repetitive work, improving visibility, and helping employees make faster, smarter decisions.

Technology works best when it supports people—not replaces them.

That's where real transformation happens.

Most ERP systems stop at supply chain mapping. That's not enough.

A modern ERP gives you full visibility into your operations and flags risk before it becomes a problem.

It cuts costs as you scale instead of adding overhead with every new location or product line.

It hands you the data you need to make decisions with confidence (no more guessing).

Growth shouldn't be limited by the system that's supposed to support it.

Pop quiz: Does your team know the E-Rate competitive bidding rules cold?

If you hesitated, we should talk. iSphere builds customized E-Rate training for school districts and libraries, covering everything from E-Rate 101 to audit readiness.

It’s practical, tailored, and cuts out the fluff.

Reach out to get your team audit-ready.

Did school supplies cost more than expected this year?

Recoup that money (and then some) by referring top talent in your network.

Our referral program offers up to $1,200 for every candidate we place based on your referrals.

And the more successful referrals you make, the more you can potentially earn.

Start referring top talent here: https://loom.ly/IfLCkAU