Case Study: Navigating Talent Shortages for a Global Agricultural Organisation

About The Client

Our client is a life sciences organisation that specialises in agricultural technology.

The Challenge

Our client approached us in August 2023 as they urgently required high-skilled staff with specialised knowledge and experience to assist with various short-term projects.

Finding the right talent for these niche roles would prove difficult, with most candidates either already in work or unwilling to take on temporary work, with a preference for permanent offerings.

The client approached Adecco to help identify and secure the high-calibre individuals, recognising our experience within similar industries. They also recognised our ability to quickly fill hiring needs when faced with candidate scarcity in the talent pool by employing a range of sourcing strategies.

The roles required included:

• Process Chemist
• Synthetic Organic Chemist
• Postdoctoral Scientist in Computational Chemistry
• Scientific Administrator
• Scientist in Molecular Biology
• Scientist in Synthetic Biology
• Particle Scientist
• Research Scientist in Biokinetics
• Process Engineer

Over a year, the client partnered with multiple agencies in order to expand their reach and attract a broader range of talent. Adecco played a key role in supplying temporary workers throughout this period.

Our Solution

Our account team first met with the client to understand their requirements and the roles in question.

Following this, we developed a targeted approach to sourcing and were able to supply an immediate pool of potential candidates from our extensive database. This included matching profiles with the client’s key skills, experience, drivers, and competency requirements. /p>

We were also able to source skilled professionals from similar industries, leveraging our deep market knowledge and recruitment expertise to identify top talent that could be approached.

Given the specificity of the roles, we took a proactive approach to sourcing by leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools as Source Breaker. We used advanced search filters to identify candidates with the precise skill sets and industry experience and reached out to them.

For selected positions, we also focused on individuals nearing the end of their current contracts and recent PhD graduates actively seeking to transition from academia into industry who would be open to short-term opportunities.

We headhunted and engaged candidates through personalised outreach, presenting the unique benefits of the roles. This helped us attract highly qualified candidates and secure hires despite the short-term nature of the contracts. We built trust with candidates and showcased the long-term opportunities that could arise from the short-term roles on offer.

Our effective solution resulted in the successful placement of 13 contingent candidates within a year. This timely and effective hiring ensured the client could maintain their business operations with minimal disruption.

Adecco consistently outperformed other agencies and solidified our position as the client’s preferred partner. We continue to work with the client as a trusted and reliable supplier who can successfully operate within the specialist life sciences industry.

Key Results

• Successfully supplied 13 candidates between August 2023 and August 2024.
• Sourced highly skilled contingent workers within a scarce talent market.
• Consistently outperformed other agency suppliers.

Manage Your Flexible Recruitment Needs with Adecco

At Adecco, we have over 20 years of experience helping clients manage their permanent recruitment needs across life sciences and agriculture, including recruiting for in-demand skills and niche talent.

We are ready for any challenge, with the proven ability to scale up and down and change course as needed.

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