Karat, a leading standard for technical talent measurement, has introduced its Partner Talent Solution. This new platform improves contractor engineering quality through consistent benchmarks and industry-backed standards. The launch strengthens Karat’s workforce transformation suite, covering full-time, early-career, and now contractor talent.
For enterprises, poor engineering quality often leads to delays, outages, and vulnerabilities, costing millions each year. CIOs face the challenge of inconsistent contractor performance, while IT Service Providers (ITSPs) lack clear feedback and measurable standards. Karat’s Partner Talent Solution addresses these gaps by establishing a unified standard for evaluating contractors.
“Managing contractor quality has always been a challenge without consistent benchmarks,” said Michael Ruttledge, CIO and Head of Enterprise Technology & Security at Citizens Bank. “Karat’s trusted third-party standard ensures contractors meet expectations, while helping IT Service Providers build trust faster.”
Driving Contractor Quality in Engineering
The Partner Talent Solution enables technology leaders to set reliable technical standards across service providers, roles, and regions. Using Karat’s structured interviews, contractors are measured against benchmarks to ensure consistency. With 24/7 interview availability, companies can accelerate placements and reduce hiring delays.
CIOs also gain insights into provider performance, helping them select the right partners for critical projects. As a result, organizations reduce delivery risks, optimize contractor spending, and improve operational efficiency.
“Standards-based practices are strategic accelerators,” said Ilene Eng, SVP of Digital Engineering at Bread Financial. “This approach strengthens collaboration, improves delivery, and aligns external and internal teams toward shared outcomes.”
Karat’s solution also benefits ITSPs with improved visibility, streamlined workflows, and objective performance data. This ensures better placements, faster billing cycles, and stronger client relationships.
“Elevating engineering quality is a top priority for CIOs seeking maximum ROI on workforce spend,” said Mohit Bhende, co-founder and CEO of Karat. “Partner Talent Solution delivers a universal quality standard that helps enterprises and service providers work better together.”
By launching this solution, Karat positions itself as a key enabler of workforce transformation, giving CIOs a reliable framework to improve contractor quality at scale.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
