This document provides 5 tips for IT managers on staffing their departments effectively. The tips are to clearly define the link between hiring and productivity/efficiency to secure management buy-in; streamline the hiring process to improve sourcing and accelerate decisions; match staff to tasks effectively; strategically use staff augmentation to eliminate constraints and accelerate productivity; and partner with an IT staffing company to be more proactive in providing needed talent. The overall message is that effective staffing is critical for the success of the IT department and company.