If someone was looking for top legal advice, specifically property, they’d seek an expert who is well-versed in property law rather than a general practice solicitor. An expert who has specialised in one field will have a far greater understanding of the subject and can offer unrivalled advice. Similarly, a consultative recruitment and workforce solutions business that has specialised in a distinct area will be deeply-rooted in their field and have the industry-specific knowledge that general recruitment agencies don’t. Concentrating their attention on a niche group of candidates allows specialist consultants to adopt a highly personalised approach, which remains a top priority in the changing recruitment landscape. Read on for a deeper dive into the main advantages of working with a specialist agency.
Specialist consultants speak the language of the industry and understand on a much deeper level the different types of roles on the market and often more importantly, how to get individuals mobilised and on to a project quickly. Because a specialist talent and workforce solutions agency covers an entire industry – including the most niche areas – and provides expert consultancy advice, dedicated teams are designed to focus on distinct disciplines and services. For example, within Petroplan we have dedicated teams for both technical areas – Engineering, Geoscience, Subsea and Marine, Drilling, and Completions, HSE and Quality, Downstream & LNG (to name a few) and Commercial areas - Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Procurement as well as all other energy-related areas. We also have client-dedicated operational teams focused purely on the logistical aspects of contractor management, payroll and mobility. Our consultants keep their ear to the ground for news and developments in their niche fields and use their specialist insight to source high-quality candidates. Additionally, our specialised consultants are familiar with how the digital transformation is requiring a new approach to recruitment and will work alongside companies to create future-proof talent solutions that are specific to their industry.
A specialist talent and workforce solutions business has a carefully curated candidate pool. Simply put, we have access to the top talent on the market – both passive and active. With an extensive candidate network comes the luxury of having access to a more diverse group of people, which is something every company can stand to benefit from. Take the oil and gas industry, which is making slow progress towards having a gender diverse workforce. Should companies in this industry partner with a specialist agency, they could benefit from the diversity of thought and experience and increased profitability while creating a fair and equal workplace that would help to attract more diverse candidates.
A KPMG report revealed that 73% of CEOs say the new world of remote working has expanded their candidate pool and though, in theory, this is good news for hiring teams, having more people to screen and interview can drive up the time to hire. Using sophisticated automation software, we can relinquish control of the more manual tasks - such as screening and producing shortlists faster; we can also arrange interviews, carry out psychometric testing – and generally create a more streamlined, tailored process for each client, whilst also managing the candidate’s expectations. In-house hiring teams might not have access to the newest software that has all the latest bells and whistles, but specialist consultants do. Reducing the time to hire in this way will ensure that candidates remain engaged at every stage and will limit the risk of them dropping out of the process.
Though technology can help companies avoid bottlenecks from interview to hire, a specialist, consultative agency is all about the people. Consultants are in the business of developing meaningful connections with candidates and are adept at establishing these relationships whilst protecting a company’s employer brand. Employer brand has earnt a place in the top five objectives on many boards because companies recognise that their reputation could be the difference between a candidate accepting an offer and going to the competition. By working with a specialist talent and workforce agency, leaders can be confident that they have the best people on the job who are skilled at engaging with prospects and being a guardian of the company’s brand.
What makes Petroplan unique is that our company was founded by industry engineers who spotted a growing need for talent in the oil, gas and energy industry. Since 1976, the team has grown into an international energy workforce solutions business and now operates in over six continents. We are also independent and privately owned, which clients often favour due to the flexibility that this provides. Our specialised sectors cover exclusively Oil& Gas (E&P, Mid-, Downstream and LNG), Technology, Renewable Energy, Commercial and Executive/C-Suite roles.
Our scale means we’re able to continue providing a personalised service for our clients by tailoring it to each region’s specific requirement. With a wide range of expertise, spanning upstream, midstream and downstream, greenfield and brownfield, early oil production, full-field development and expansion projects, our consultants can support your unique resource needs. Don’t forget to get in touch to hear how we can help you navigate the new world of talent acquisition.
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