Company Profile / Presentation


K2 is a specialist staffing consultancy, providing
temporary and permanent staffing solutions
primarily in the Business Process technology
sector.
OUR SOLUTIONS ENABLE YOUR BUSINESS TO
BE MORE ADAPTABLE, RESPONSIVE AND
PROFITABLE.

Our values
Our values have been generated to
drive every aspect of our business.
They are central to everything we do.
Our values are:
 Excel through Quality
 Create and Embrace Change
 Use Knowledge Intelligently
 Open & Honest Relationships


PARTNERING THE BEST-RUN
BUSINESSES

WHAT WE DO

K2 Partnering Solutions was formed in 1997 and provides enterprise software consultants to support projects around the world. Our
focus and experience has enabled us to deliver innovative solutions to our clients combined with a premium level of service.

K2 is leading provider of staffing solutions worldwide in specialist technologies including:

• ERP (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDEdwards)
• CRM (Siebel, Clarify)
• ETRM (Open Link, Endur/Findur, Triple point, Allegro, Zainet, Aligne, Solarc)
• Cloud Technologies (Salesforce.com solutions, MS Dynamics online, Amazon, Google Apps…)
• Mobile Technology (Mobile Web developer, iOS, Android…)
• Big Data (Cassnadra, Hadoop…)

Today we are an organization of 300 Associates across 14 offices in 4 continents, supplying over 1000 quality consultants to clients
around the world.
For a full list of solution areas:

www.k2partnering.com


TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
GUARANTEED
WE UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS
K2 provides our clients with a comprehensive We work with the “Rockstars” of the industry,
service based on technical knowledge and consultants with a proven ability to deliver
understanding of the business processes. exceptional results on the worlds most
challenging and innovative enterprise projects.
Each technology area has dedicated teams
As a result we are fully able to support our
who focus on specific market and industry
partners in the challenges they face.
solutions.

OUR HISTORY
1997------- K2 established to provide SAP Consultants in Europe
1999 ------- K2 starts providing Siebel, Oracle, and Peoplesoft Consultants
2004 ------- K2 opens offices in Geneva and Providence, RI
2005 ------- K2 opens offices in Stuttgart and San Francisco
2006 ------- K2 starts a permanent placement practice across Europe
2007 ------- John Bowmer, former Chairman/CEO of Adecco, becomes K2’s Chairman of the Board
2009 ------- K2 opens offices in Tokyo and Boston
2009 ------- K2 rolls out its permanent placement practice globally
2009 ------- K2 starts an ETRM practice in Europe
2010 ------- K2 starts a Cloud Computing Technology practice in Europe, USA, and Asia
2010 ------- K2 starts a Mobile Technology practice in Europe, USA, and Asia
2010 ------- K2 opens offices in Sao Paolo
2011 ------- K2 opens offices in Dusseldorf, Singapore, Beijing & Istanbul
2012 ------- K2 opens offices in Moscow (July)


GLOBAL SERVICE
LOCAL PRESENCE

Through the evolution of technology, From a network of regional centres, K2 is
business has become less restricted by able to provide a global solution to our
geographical boundaries. partners.

At K2, our business strategies have always Africa Latin-America
been free of geography, focusing on APAC (regional offices) Netherlands
industry and individual partners. Belgium North America (regional offices)
Brazil (regional office) Norway
China Poland
With 11 offices located across 4 continents,
Denmark Portugal
K2 is able to tune our service to the
Finland Russia
regional needs of our partners whilst
France Saudi Arabia
possessing the infrastructure to deliver at a
Germany (regional offices) South America (regional office)
global level.
India Spain
Indonesia Sweden
Ireland Switzerland (regional offices)
Italy UAE
Japan UK (head office)


OUR OFFICES WORLWIDE

K2 Partnering Solutions Ltd K2 Partnering Solutions GmbH K2 Partnering Solutions GmbH
Avon House, Avonmore Road Bolzstraße 7 Königsallee 92 a
K2 Partnering Solutions Inc. London W14 8TS 70173 Stuttgart 40212 Düsseldorf
220 W Exchange St., United Kingdom Germany Germany
Suite 106
Providence, RI 02903 Tel: +44 (0) 203 060 5300 Tel: +49 (0) 711 2200 740 Tel: +49 (0) 211 5403 9670
USA

Tel.: +1-410-228-0777

K2 Partnering Solutions
Bureau Toranomon 204,
2-7-16 Toranomon,
Tokyo 105-0001,
Japan

Tel: +81 (0) 3 3504 2412
K2 Partnering Solutions Inc
475 Sansome Street
San Francisco
CA 94111 K2 Partnering Solutions
USA 42 Amoy St
Singapore 069868
Tel: +1 415 391 3804 Singapore

Tel: +65 63039400

K2 Partnering Solutions Inc
Suite 502 K2 Partnering Solutions
112 Water Street Av Brigadeiro Luis Antonio,
Boston 3530 CJ 91, Jardim Paulista,
K2 Partnering Solutions SA
MA 02109, Sao Paolo
21 Rue des Alpes
USA Brazil
1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +1 617 263 3200 Tel: +55 (11) 2768 2879

Tel: +41 22 909 6900


K2
BEST PRACTISES
QUALITY & INNOVATION
Based on a decade of experience and REQ provides an assessment by
thousands of temporary and permanent exploring the following key areas of a
staff placements around the world, K2 has candidates employment profile:
developed its service so that its Partners Relationship, Expertise and Quality.
can control costs, reduce risk and
immediately experience the benefits of K2 Candidates are rated in these individual
hiring practices. areas allowing us to identify the most
suitable candidates for our Partners.

R E Q Q REQ identifies the top 10-15%
specialists in their particular field and
RELATIONSHIP

ensures our Partners get access to the
EXPERTISE

QUALITY
best people available for their business.


K2 CLOUD
BEST PRACTISES

PAD evaluates the consultant's experience in 3 key domains:

(P) Process: Business Analysis, Solutions Specification, methodology
(A) Application: Configuration, Workflow Implementation, Screen Layout,
Approval Process, Basic Automation
(D) Development: Ability to interpret Solution Specification to Technical
Position PAD Focus Requirements, and to develop with the appropriate languages- e.g. VisualForce
Cloud Strategist/Architect P and Apex for Salesforce.
Business Analyst PA
Technical Delivery D
Data Migration AD Our consultants are given a rating from 1 to 5 (where 5 is best) for each of the
Change Management P above criteria.
Integration Expert AD
Project Manager P(A)
1 - Exposure only
Senior Admin/Config A(P) 2 - Junior Consultant with 6 months experience
3 - Established with at least 2 project cycles
4 - Senior or Team Leading Consultant with significant experience across
multiple projects
5 - Principal, Enterprise architect, Technical architect: subject matter expert,
recognized in the market..


VIRTUAL BENCH
EXCEL THROUGH QUALITY

Our network consists of more than 60,000 freelance consultants registered, interviewed and updated on our database. In the pursuit of excellence
we have developed and implemented a program to identify the top range of these consultants, the experts, these make up our “Virtual Bench”.

This program enables us to repeatedly represent best of class resource and establish a service of utmost quality. Our appreciation and developed
relationship with our Virtual Bench allows us to offer the risk free utilisation of successful achievers for our most prestigious clients.

What are the relevant indicators of consultants on our Virtual Bench?

 55 % of our consultants have successfully completed projects for K2 with a duration of more than 2 years.
 More than two thirds of our bench have completed more than one major project throughout the project lifecycle.
 60% of our Virtual Bench currently work on projects for K2, we know them and trust them.
 Risk of hiring a freelancer eliminated by additional detailed quality reviews conducted with our clients.
 Consultants show commitment from day one to the last day, the risk of an early termination of the contract is down to a minimum.
 Skill set is in demand on the market and in rare supply.

The “VB” Consultants are nominated by our Sales Associates, assessed by the VB team and finally approved by a partner of our business. The
road to the bench is tough and reaching the bench status is an achievement in itself.


BENEFITS FOR CLIENTS:
VIRTUAL BENCH
 Speed of delivery
We know everything about our “VB”
consultants. We have a dedicated team of
EXCEL THROUGH QUALITY
Associates who are tasked to develop and
coordinate our bench on our worldwide
projects.

Trust
Our consultants are perceived as experts in
Why our consultants are motivated to reach
their areas by previous clients, they have
the heights of the VB:
convinced our clients through expertise,
 In K2 they have a business partner who
knowledge and achievements that separate
understands their ability and ambitions
them from the mass market. Eliminate the risk
by working only with people who make a
We always give our bench priority access to
difference over and over again.
projects.
 Close communication with K2, access to
 Access to top skills even before they are
market information
available to the market
Our delivery teams are aware of availability up
Regular contact, F2F meetings and a
to 3 months in advance. We can help you plan
relationship manager who is available 24/7
your resource needs by considering important
 Knowledge driven project requirements so
skill sets and overall suitability rather than by
suitability is relevant and results driven.
the limited approach of selecting from only
what is available now. This process allows a
We develop our consultants by informing
greater degree of choice and more competitive
them of all aspects of market needs.
pricing by eliminating the panic of last minute
recruitment.


A PARTNER
YOU CAN RELY ON

Our Service Delivery

K2 has a fully staffed Legal and Although the provision of independent
Compliance team, based in the UK and contractors is a well established and
USA, and consisting of experienced accepted industry in the UK, K2 has
lawyers and contract assistants, qualified adapted its model when necessary to
in several jurisdictions. Our team comply with local legislation so that it can
ensures good corporate governance, and operate as a truly global company.
is responsible for reviewing all candidate Examples of business model include:
and client contracts. In addition we have
contacts with external law firms to ensure  contract with consultants directly as
our business model and practices are individual sole traders
acceptable in local markets.  contract through “service companies”
established by the individuals for this
purpose.
 contract with management companies
established in the jurisdiction in which the
consultant will be working. In turn, the
management company will retain the
individuals and will deal with matters such
as tax withholding, immigration issues/work
permits etc.


OUR CUSTOMER
MANAGEMENT
Flexibility is the most decisive success factor in staffing processes. We
structure our service delivery model in conjunction with individual client needs
and working methodologies and can therefore provide tailored solutions to our
clients. Key aspects can include:

 Strategic account status with dedicated resources
 Single point of contact
 Mutually agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA)
 Management information, reporting and accounting

Our holistic back office helps you significantly simplifying your recruitment
processes and reduces the process costs. From completing administrative
tasks, paying the Consultants, sending invoices and compliance.

We also believe in close and interactive relationships with our clients and
consultants. Throughout project work, we will keep in constant contact with
both to ensure all needs are met and project deliverables are the primary
focus.

We are continually looking at new and innovative ways of working with our
clients and consultants across all our geographic and product markets.

Your Benefits
 Tailored solutions
 Holistic back office
 Interactive relationships
 Innovative approaches

OUR SOURCING PROCESS

Demand analysis

Requirement

Resourcing

K2 VB K2 database

Candidate qualification

Interview stage

Decision/placement

Start of project
Please note: The average duration of a standard
sourcing process is 48 hours.

K2 Worldwide contacts:

Europe North America South America Asia
London San Francisco Sao Paulo Tokyo
+44 20 3060 5300 +1 415 391 3804 +55 11 3020 6198 +81 033 504 2412
Geneva Boston Mexico Singapore
+41 22 909 6900 +1 617 263 3200 +65 63 039 400
Stuttgart Providence Beijing
+49 711 2200 7400 +1 401 228 0777 +86 108 456 1470
Moscow Delhi
+7 499 788 95 52 +91 124 469 6686
Istanbul
+90 216 665 5100


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