Client Resources

What Client Resources does

Client Resources Inc. (CRi) is a privately held IT staffing firm founded in 1999 in Omaha, Nebraska by CEO Sue Thaden. The company provides contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT talent placement, along with project team staffing, business transition staffing for M&A scenarios, and client advisory services on role definition and compensation. CRi operates a two-sided model in which both clients and consultants are supported, with a dedicated Consultant Experience Manager function, a 30,000+ candidate pool, and a 35% referral rate producing 4,000+ cumulative placements across 200+ businesses and 18 US states.

CRi's core operational technology is its proprietary 11-step Unique Recruiting Process, complemented by a 6-step Candidate Experience Screening methodology and peer-level technical screening conducted by experienced CRi consultants. The company positions itself as a relationship-driven, mid-market-to-enterprise staffing partner, with named relationships spanning financial services (Federal Reserve Banks, First National Bank Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, CIT Bank, Arvest Bank), insurance (Assurity, Physicians Mutual, Woodmen Life), healthcare, logistics and agriculture (Union Pacific, Werner, JD Heiskell, Viterra, Conagra), government (State of Nebraska, a federally funded state initiative), and consumer goods. Disclosed scale metrics include 100+ active IT consultants at any given time and consultant teams of 50+ on major project engagements, including a multi-year banking integration and an 18-month life insurance platform build.

Revenue is generated through professional services billing: CRi recruits and places IT professionals at client sites on contract, contract-to-hire, or direct-hire terms, with pricing not publicly disclosed and based on quotes tied to engagement type. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise field sales, inside sales for mid-market accounts, and a 35% referral channel. Disclosed revenue milestones were $1M in 2000, $10M in 2007, and $25M in 2012; no more recent figure is publicly available. The company has remained private and independent throughout its 25-year history, with its Innovation Lab subsidiary (From Now On) divested via acquisition to Snap! Mobile in 2023.

Name

Client Resources

Legal name

Client Resources Inc.

Website

https://clientresourcesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Client Resources Inc. is a privately held IT staffing firm founded in 1999 in Omaha, Nebraska, providing contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT talent to 200+ businesses from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises across 18 US states, with a 30,000+ candidate pool and a proprietary 11-step recruiting process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IT Staffing Services: CRi provides contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT staffing services. The company recruits IT professionals on behalf of clients and places them at client sites, earning revenue through markups on consultant wages. The company also offers project team staffing where they bring complete teams of IT professionals to client projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Client Resources Inc. (CRi) is an IT staffing firm that recruits, screens, and places information technology professionals at client organizations across three primary engagement models: contract staffing, contract-to-hire staffing, and direct-hire permanent placement. The firm supplies pre-vetted IT talent for project-based, transitional, and permanent hiring needs, supported by a proprietary multi-step technical screening methodology developed over more than two decades.

Product overview

Client Resources (CRi) is an IT staffing and solutions company offering a comprehensive suite of staffing services. Their core offerings include Full Service Team Staffing (contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements), their proprietary 11-step Candidate Experience Recruiting process, and dedicated Consultant Experience management. They also provide specialized services including Project Team Staffing for complete project teams, Business Transition Staffing for M&A scenarios, and Client Advisory Services. The company operates a 'GIG' (Get IT Great) service model that supports both clients and consultants throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract IT Staffing Temporary placement of IT professionals at client organizations on a contract basis for project work, surge support, or defined-duration engagements. Targeted at clients needing flexible IT workforce capacity without permanent headcount commitment.
• Contract-to-Hire IT Staffing Hybrid engagement model in which an IT professional is placed on contract with the client organization, with the option to convert to a direct-hire permanent employee after a defined evaluation period. Designed for clients that want to assess fit and performance before committing to a permanent hire.
• Direct Hire IT Recruiting Permanent placement of IT professionals as direct employees of the client organization. Client Resources handles sourcing, screening, and presentation of candidates; the client makes the hiring decision and the candidate joins the client's payroll.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 successful placements in IT workforce
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Techserve AllianceminorOthers · 1 January 2000CRi joined Techserve Alliance in 2000, indicating membership in a staffing industry association for IT professionals. This provides industry networking and standards alignment.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hays plc: Hays is a global specialist recruitment firm with a dedicated technology practice placing IT professionals across contract and permanent roles. Broad incumbent with international footprint, comparable in service model but materially larger.
• ManpowerGroup: ManpowerGroup is a global workforce solutions company with IT and digital staffing capabilities under its Experis brand. Broader incumbent serving enterprise IT staffing needs at significantly larger scale than CRi.
• Aerotek: Aerotek is a multi-specialty staffing firm placing professionals across IT, engineering, and other technical disciplines. Broader incumbent with national footprint and IT division that directly overlaps CRi's contract staffing offering.
• Randstad Technologies: Randstad Technologies is the technology staffing arm of global HR services leader Randstad, placing IT professionals across contract, permanent, and managed service programs. Larger incumbent with broader geographic reach and enterprise MSP/VMS capability.
• Kelly Services: Kelly Services is a global staffing provider with a dedicated technology practice (Kelly OCG) placing IT professionals in contract and direct-hire roles. Broad incumbent operating at a much larger scale than CRi with comparable service models.

Direct peers

• Insight Global: Insight Global is a large private IT and engineering staffing firm placing consultants in contract and direct-hire roles across the U.S. and Canada. Direct competitor with overlapping Fortune 500 client base and similar flexible hiring models.
• TEKsystems: TEKsystems is a leading IT staffing and services provider placing thousands of consultants annually across application, infrastructure, and digital domains. Direct competitor to CRi with comparable contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire offerings to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Apex Systems: Apex Systems is a large IT services and staffing firm providing contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements as well as project team staffing. Direct peer given its similar focus on enterprise IT staffing with strong Midwest and East Coast presence.
• Robert Half International: Robert Half is the largest U.S. specialty staffing firm, with a sizable IT staffing practice (Robert Half Technology) placing contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT professionals across all major U.S. metros. Closest direct competitor to CRi given similar service mix and customer segments.
• Kforce Inc. Kforce is a U.S. staffing firm specializing in technology and finance professionals, offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements. Direct competitor to CRi's IT staffing practice with similar customer profile across financial services and insurance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/client-resources-inc-
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• Facebookfacebook.com/client-resources-inc-140649369321358

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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