The economic downturn is offering many organisations the rare opportunity to re-engineer their workforce and secure highly-qualified candidates that were once in short supply according to leading recruitment company, Kelly Services, and its professional division, Kelly Executive.
In the wake of the global financial crisis, there are now increased numbers of talented professionals in the job market, many with high level skills. This is presenting an ideal opportunity to acquire good quality staff at reasonable salary levels.
Kelly Executive Managing Director, Paul Dickinson said organisations have the chance to enhance their workforce by capitalising on the current availability of quality candidates.
ìOrganisations are using this time to strategically hire talented individuals to add depth and strength within senior and specialist roles.
ìTrue talent remains rare regardless of market conditions. However with fewer opportunities in the market, it is easier to acquire this expertise at salaries more in line with present market conditions.
Mr Dickinson said the current market offers the chance for organisations to build capability that was previous lacking, and become more competitive.
ìWithout the right mix of skilled staff, it will be difficult for many firms to fully capitalise on opportunities as we move into the economic recovery phase. Those businesses that donít snap-up good talent now will be left out of the market.î
According to Mr Dickinson, stability is a key recruiting tool in the current market. Many organisations that once struggled to attract talent are now sought-after for their long-term stability. ìIn this market, candidates want security, and without it, many are reluctant to move jobs or take on a new role.
ìThe best way to lure high-quality candidates is to offer a strong career path, a financially stable business, clearly defined strategic direction, strong management, good remuneration and first rate products and services, ì said Mr Dickinson.
Economic downturn presents re-staffing opportunities
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