DIRECT SOURCING

Empower your organisation with access to engaged talent networks. Discover how Direct Sourcing can scale your access to skills, build your employer brand and secure competitive advantage.

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What you need to know about direct sourcing

Skills gaps are quickly becoming business-critical concerns, and traditional sourcing strategies are not offering organisations the volume of talent needed to achieve their strategic ambitions.

A Direct Sourcing strategy unlocks access to dynamic talent networks, as well as enhancing the’ pull power’ of your brand to appeal to previously untapped sources.


The power of three
A Direct Sourcing strategy combines the strength of your brand with new technologies and a marketing strategy built on engagement in order to build and nurture a network of skills and talent aligned to your future demand. Unlocking access to the talent you need to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

Award-winning technology
We’re passionate about meaningful innovation, so we’re always seeking new ways to enhance and optimise the way we get work done. We’ve created and refined a propriety tech stack and have the in-house capabilities to optimise an array of third-party CRM technology. Sourcing the people you need, intelligently.

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Direct sourcing an option for every organisation

Direct Sourcing networks take two primary forms. We offer a proprietary strategy for those with high brand recognition and a critical mass of demand. There is also a shared option for organisations looking to leverage the existing market position of a workforce solutions partner.

You define your needs and we’ll adapt our approach. Whichever option you select, you’ll benefit from enhanced access to the skills and expertise you need.

HOW DIRECT SOURCING CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS

  • Engage the expertise you need

    Combining a vast array of sourcing strategies with a wealth of data and contemporary insights, we’ll build diverse talent networks brimming with skilled individuals. Insight-led decisions to shape a smarter sourcing strategy.

  • Reduce time to hire

    Without essential expertise, you risk being left behind. Our demand and segmentation planning process can help you stay one step ahead, identifying future skills needs before they become business critical demands. The skills you need to power your growth.

  • An enhanced customer experience

    Engaged individuals are vital customers, so you need to offer a quality experience. Our Direct Sourcing strategy takes a holistic approach towards candidate attraction and engagement, leveraging the strength of your brand and aligning the elements of their journey to build a pipeline of engaged workers.

     

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DIRECT SOURCING FAQs

When introducing Direct Sourcing as a part of your workforce strategy, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. For some niche or difficult to fill roles, recruitment and staffing agencies may prove more cost effective.

But in scenarios where demand and geographical concentration are high, Direct Sourcing can build and nurture a network of skills, with a workforce solutions partner supporting internal marketing and HR teams as you refine your employer brand, messaging and value proposition.

You need to ensure that your organisation and your provider align across key objectives and priorities.

Can your provider ensure access to the skills you need? Review their track record, including case studies and testimonials, and ensure they have the infrastructure and resource to meet – and exceed – your expectations.

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A SOLUTION FOR EVERY WORKFORCE CHALLENGE

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Flex to meet every challenge.

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