Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 709 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
IT Services and Staffing Providers
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
TEKsystems| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Allegis Group | 43% | |
| 2 |  Insight GlobalPraised for rapid, high-volume IT placements for large companies. | Praised for rapid, high-volume IT placements for large companies. | 42% |
| 3 |  Robert HalfA legacy staffing firm increasingly cited for contract and permanent IT roles. | A legacy staffing firm increasingly cited for contract and permanent IT roles. | 41% |
| 4 |  KforceGaining mentions for specialized technology and finance staffing roles. | Gaining mentions for specialized technology and finance staffing roles. | 38% |
| 5 |  VeloMethodA specialist provider recommended for A&E firm IT services. | A specialist provider recommended for A&E firm IT services. | 28% |
| 6 | ToptalConsistently recommended for elite, highly-vetted freelance tech talent. | Consistently recommended for elite, highly-vetted freelance tech talent. | 26% |
| 7 |  Apex Systems | 25% | |
| 8 |  Akkodis | 25% | |
| 9 |  NtivaCited for managed IT and security services for A&E firms. | Cited for managed IT and security services for A&E firms. | 25% |
| 10 |  Randstad | 24% | |
| 11 |  Mindcore | 20% | |
| 12 |  Motion Recruitment | 18% | |
| 13 |  CollaberaInitially a top recommendation, its citation frequency has notably decreased. | Initially a top recommendation, its citation frequency has notably decreased. | 17% |
| 14 |  Adecco Group | 15% | |
| 15 |  Experis | 15% | |
| 16 |  CyberCoders | 12% | |
| 17 |  Autodesk | 12% | |
| 18 |  ArchIT | 12% | |
| 19 |  SRS Networks | 12% | |
| 20 |  Artech Information Systems | 11% | |
| 21 |  5 Factor Technology | 9% | |
| 22 |  Computero | 9% | |
| 23 |  Beacon Hill Staffing Group | 9% | |
| 24 |  Nessit | 7% | |
| 25 |  Cybertools | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
velomethod.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 33% of analyzed answers.
Rose from rank #10 to #3 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #3 to #12 in rank between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Jumped from rank #11 to #2 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“One of several well-known firms” → “One of the largest enterprise IT staffing firms in the U.S.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Global | 46% | 46% | |
| Apex Systems | 46% | 37% | |
| TEKsystems | 46% | 46% | |
| Kforce | 46% | 37% | |
| 38% | 30% |
The two models disagree most about Robert Half (ChatGPT #8, Google #22) and Bluebeam (ChatGPT #13, Google #25).
Toptal maintains its top position in AI recommendations for IT staffing, but the most significant trend since late 2025 has been the dramatic rise of traditional staffing giants like TEKsystems and Insight Global.
Across 709 AI responses, Allegis Group is mentioned most, named in 43% of them, followed by Insight Global (42%) and Robert Half (41%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 709 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
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