In response to the growing challenges in IT hiring, InspiredXpert has appointed Marina Baptista as Managing Director to lead the company’s expansion in the UK and Europe. With over 12 years’ experience in IT Professional Services, business development, and talent acquisition, Marina brings deep industry knowledge and a practical approach to solving today’s most pressing hiring challenges.
A shifting IT hiring landscape
The IT sector is facing major hurdles, with businesses struggling to find and afford skilled professionals in an increasingly competitive and costly job market. Traditional hiring models, long recruitment cycles, high employment costs, and inflexible contracts, are proving to be a barrier to growth for many companies.
“There’s no denying that businesses are under pressure,” says Marina “In the UK, rising employment costs and economic uncertainty are forcing companies to rethink their hiring strategies. At the same time, in countries like the Netherlands, the demand for skilled IT professionals is outpacing supply. It’s a global challenge, and companies need smarter solutions to stay ahead.”
One of InspiredXpert’s biggest differentiators is its 12.5% margin, a highly competitive rate in the IT hiring market. “We’re cutting out the unnecessary overheads that inflate costs in traditional recruitment or IT Talent Solutions,” Marina explains. “Our 12.5% model makes high-quality IT talent more accessible, without compromising on quality or service.”
Global Talent, Local Impact
With a mix of local, nearshore, and offshore resources, the company is helping businesses scale their teams on a global scale. A key part of InspiredXpert’s strategy is its ability to tap into global talent pools, particularly in South Africa, where a growing IT sector is producing highly skilled professionals. “South Africa has an incredible pool of IT talent, technically strong, business-savvy, and well-integrated with international markets,” says Marina “By leveraging our partnerships there, we can give businesses access to top-tier professionals at highly competitive rates.”
A practical, no-nonsense solution to IT hiring
As InspiredXpert continues to grow, Marina’s leadership will focus on helping businesses navigate hiring challenges with straightforward, cost-effective solutions. “We’re not just another staffing agency,” Marina adds. “We’re here to provide real, practical solutions that make IT hiring easier, faster, and more cost-effective. Our model is built around flexibility, efficiency, and making sure businesses get the talent they need, without the hassle.”
With Marina at the helm, InspiredXpert is set to become a trusted partner for businesses looking for a smarter way to scale their IT teams, offering reliable, high-quality talent, at an industry-leading margin of just 12.5%.
Image – Marina Baptista, Managing Director, InspiredXpert.
