Insight Global

History and Founding

Insight Global was founded in 2001 by Glenn Johnson and Scott Madden in the basement of Johnson’s home in Atlanta, Georgia. The company began as a two-person staffing startup and weathered major economic downturns by focusing on client relationships rather than cost-cutting. During the 2009 financial crisis, Insight Global grew 14% while the market shrank 20%, and during COVID-19 it added 8% while the industry contracted 16%. This resilience laid the foundation for its evolution from a pure staffing provider to a broader consulting and transformation partner.

Business Model and Revenue

Insight Global generates revenue primarily through staffing and consulting services. Its core staffing business provides contingent and permanent placement across IT, healthcare, finance, engineering, and government sectors. The consulting division delivers strategic project execution in cloud, AI, data, enterprise operations, and applied engineering. The company also operates Insight Global Health (IGH), a dedicated healthcare staffing division created during the pandemic, which includes a Philippines-based training center for nursing roles. In 2025, projected revenue is $5.3 billion, with a total workforce of over 40,000 (including contractors) and approximately 5,000 internal employees.

Products and Services

Insight Global’s offerings are grouped into Staffing Services (contingent and permanent placement across multiple industries), Consulting Services (end-to-end delivery for cloud, AI, data, and engineering projects), and Insight Global Health (healthcare staffing and training). IG University is an internal employee development program that provides mentorship, classroom training, and C-suite shadowing. More recently, the company launched an AI Infrastructure & Enterprise Transformation practice to help clients build AI-ready infrastructure and implement AI tools.

Market Position and Competitors

Insight Global competes with large staffing firms such as Robert Half, Randstad, and Adecco, as well as consulting firms like Accenture and Deloitte. Its hybrid model—combining high-volume staffing with strategic consulting—differentiates it from pure-play staffing agencies. The company serves Fortune 500 clients across IT, healthcare, finance, engineering, government, and life sciences, and maintains a strong presence in the public sector through partnerships like Omnia Partners.

Culture and Values

Under CEO Bert Bean (appointed 2018), Insight Global has emphasized a purpose-driven culture centered on “Be the Light.” The company’s values include Everyone Matters, We Take Care of Each Other, Leadership is Here to Serve, High Character and Hard Work Above All Else, and Always Know Where You Stand. Employee Network Resource Groups (ENRGs) support inclusion, and IG University fosters career development. The company’s ESG framework focuses on equity, affordable healthcare access, and climate action.

Recent Developments

In 2026, Insight Global announced plans to hire more than 1,700 full-time employees to meet surging demand for AI infrastructure and enterprise transformation. The company continues to expand its consulting capabilities and has opened new offices in Canada and the UK. Its growth trajectory and repeat business from major clients indicate strong market trust, though public reviews occasionally cite high-pressure sales metrics and variable consultant experiences common in the staffing industry.