you!
 in Middle East and Africa
what do   you need?
           » Executive Search & Selection      » HRIS Software & Services
           » Board & ‘C’ Search                » Learning Consulting & Audits
           » Executive Contracting             » Competency Assessments
           » Recruitment Process Outsourcing   » Leadership Development
           » Internal Mobility                 » Career Management Services
           » Contractor Management             » Managed Learning Services
           » Special Projects                  » Content Development
           » Payroll Managed Services          » Training & Vendor Management
           » HR Consulting                     » Learning Technology & Reporting
This expanding multi-national partnered with                         When a chief executive was required for a
Talent2 for its regional capability in onsite                        $1 billion-plus residential development company
recruitment, payroll processing and managed                          based in Dubai, Talent2 initiated a discreet global
learning services. Together, we bundled                              search focusing on senior prospects in the United
services, designed plans and are implementing                        Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Australia.
the ultimate outsourcing package.                                    The CEO was appointed within four months.




                       “ END-TO-END
                         WE NEED AN
                                                                    “ISPECIALIST
                                                                       WANT
                         SOLUTION
                                  ”
                            Human Resources Director of a
                            European multi-national, Asia Pacific
                                                                     EXECUTIVE
                                                                     SEARCH TO
                                                                     FIND A CEO
                                                                     Chairman of an international
                                                                     property group, EMEA (Europe,
                                                                                                     ”
                                                                     the Middle East & Africa)
80 %
             of companies that
             outsource HR functions
             would do so again.




             A revolution has taken place in global talent
             management. It’s called HR Solutions – and it’s
             gathering pace in large and small, local and
             multinational companies seeking a competitive edge.



The future of HR is here
             Around the world, companies seeking competitive       Why are high performing companies across
             advantage are outsourcing their human resources       the world choosing HR Solutions?
             (HR) requirements to experienced specialists.         These organisations recognise they can’t be
             It’s a phenomenon that’s made HR Solutions            the best at everything. That in a new world
             the world’s fastest-growing managed services          of heightened demand and diminishing
             market, as companies recognise the economic           resources they need new strategies to survive.
             and strategic benefits. Research shows that           That by partnering with the right specialist
             91% of companies which have outsourced at             provider to manage non-core services, they
             least one HR function, report having achieved         can improve overall operational excellence.
             their objectives. In the face of new challenges and   That they can better channel their own
             new needs in the macro environment, it’s no           resources on increasing the top-line growth
             longer a question of whether to outsource, it’s a     of their business. Most of all, high performing
             question of how much and to which provider.           companies understand that their own
                                                                   workforce is the key to sustained success.
The shift in workforce trends is global, fast-moving
                              and affecting the lives of millions of people – so there
                              will be leaders. People with foresight, who will pick
                              and choose between consulting and ongoing managed
                              services to gain the ultimate advantage in harnessing
                              the power of their people.



Be one of the leaders
                              The human capital challenge                      Choose the strategic solution
                              The workforce of the future is no longer         New challenges require different answers.
                              defined by geography, but by talent. Global      Is there more you can be doing to attract the
                              economic change and faster information           best, hone their skills so they can produce




                         36
                              flows are allowing work to move to people        their best work and finally, to keep them?
                              rather than the other way around. Continued      Tap into the future of people power with
                              acceleration of technology and innovation has    Talent2.
                              significantly reduced product cycle times to
The average proportion                                                         As one of the world’s leading talent
                              market, resulting in employees under more
                                                                               management consulting, outsourcing and
of company revenue
spent on employees is     %   pressure than ever. The shortfall in skilled
                              talent is deepening and it’s harder to both
                                                                               technology services companies, we are
                                                                               experts in providing innovative HR solutions
                              attract and retain.
                                                                               for today’s competitive environment.
                              In this dynamic market, companies are spending
                              on average more than one third of their
                              revenue on their employees – making them
                              a highly valuable, and costly, asset. But this
                              reality buys no loyalty and people are free
                              to walk at a moment’s notice.
“
                                    Talent2 designed and implemented a learning
                                    centre within a large financial institution as
                                     a cost effective solution to ensure consistent
                                    training and allow management to focus
                                    on core strategic initiatives. In one year we
                                    managed more than 330,000 registrations,


                                                                                      “TO GIVE OUR
                                                                                       WE WANT
                                    21,000 employee enquiries and 1,100
                                    learning events.



                                                                                       PEOPLE THE
                                                                                           ” NEW
                                                                                       FREEDOM TO
                                                                                       LEARN
                                                                                          SKILLS ONLINE
                                    A major resort and leisure group partnered
                                    with Talent2 to source candidates from
                                                                                          24/7         ”
                                                                                          Chief Operating Officer of a large
                                                                                          financial services institution


“OF 800 A TEAM
 I NEED
                                    around the world across all disciplines.
                                    Within six weeks, our managed services

        TO BE                       team was mobilised as the fully integrated
                                    in-house HR department.
 OPERATIONAL
 WITHIN FIVE
 MONTHS                 ”
 Human Resources Director
 of an international resort group
Big on end-to-end capability
                                                                                                                     Thinking about expanding in this part of the world?
                                                                                                                     Talent2 can manage your total human resourcing
                                                                                                                     needs across multiple countries, cultures, companies
                                                                                                                     and currencies.

           Bahrain
                                                                                                                     We are building the best HR Solutions capability across
                 Dubai                                                                                               the region. From Algiers to Afganisatan, Saudi to South
           Abu Dhabi
London                                                                                                               Africa, Dubai to Bahrain, Talent2 has experienced local
                     Oman
                                                                                                                     people on the ground, delivering to markets they
                                         Beijing

                                                          Tokyo
                                                                                                     United States
                                                                                                                     understand. We bring to this region a world of talent
                                Shanghai                                                                             from our global operations across Australia and New
                               Hong Kong Taipei
               India              Macau                                                                              Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and
                            Kuala Lumpur
                                                                                                                     the Middle East.
                                Singapore

                                                            Port Moresby                                             Maintaining our sense of small

                                                                  Brisbane
                                                                                                                     Our singular goal is to provide best practice HR
                                 Perth
                                                                   Surfers Paradise

                                                                Sydney
                                                                                                                     services better, faster and more effectively than you
                                                                                                                     can. We do this by specialising in and acquiring a deep
                                                             Canberra          Auckland
                                               Adelaide
                                                            Melbourne
                                                                               Wellington

                                                                                                                     understanding of HR service niches, which are
                                                                                                                     configurable across the full talent lifecycle. We are big
                                                                                                                     on strategy, processes, people and technology, but
                                                                                                                     we’ve never lost our sense of small. Always
                                                                                                                     approachable, our dedicated team is agile,
                                                                                                                     experienced and ready to respond.



“
         We’re BIG (and small)
                                                                                            Since our inception, Talent2 has grown to more than
                                                                                            40 offices in 16 countries on four continents. With drive
                                                                                            and focus we’ve grown into the world’s leading talent
                                                                                            specialist, giving you global awareness, regional
                                                                                            knowledge, local expertise, whether you are big or small.
Transform your organisation’s total talent lifecycle
                                                         with the right blend of specialised HR services.



                                                         Our product is service
                                                                                         Flexible in everything but the result
                                                                                         Talent2’s flexible service model is made up of
                                                                                         specialised components that can be provided
                                                                                         individually, in combination or completely
                                                                                         end-to-end, for powerful results.
                                                                                         From this suite of integrated services, we
                   Acquire             Manage                   Optimise                 have the expertise to manage any aspect
                                                                                         of the human resources function that your
Business
segment                                                                                  organisation chooses not to perform. With
                                                                                         our experience and processes, we aim to
                                           HR                      Learning
                     Executive
                                        Consulting                Consulting             accelerate your company’s pace of growth
                     Search &
                     Selection
                                                                   & Audits
                                                                                         and achieve significant cost savings. These
People &                                                           Career
Recruitment
                     Board &
                    “C” Search
                                                                 Management              are delivered tHR Solutionsugh stand-alone
                     Executive
                                                                  Competency
                                                            Assessments & Leadership
                                                                                         consultancy or managed services, or we can
                    Contracting                                   Development            bundle them according to your specific
                                       Payroll Managed         Managed Learning          requirements for the optimum balance of
                Recruitment Process       Services                 Services
Managed             Outsourcing                                                          effectiveness and efficiency.
                                        HR Call Centre          Content Development
Services      Employee Communication      Services
                 Internal Mobility       HRIS Software
                                                                  Training & Vendor
                                                                    Management
                                                                                         The desired outcomes of talent management
              Contractor Management       & Services               Learning Technology   are universal – getting the right people in the
                  Special Projects                                     & Reporting
                                                                                         right jobs, providing the right support at work
                                                                                         for peace of mind, and developing their skills
                                                                                         and motivating them. That’s why our services
                                                                                         are grouped under the three core stages of
                                                                                         the talent lifecycle: Acquire (recruitment
                                                                                         services), Manage (HR administration services
                                                                                         like payroll) and Optimise (learning and
                                                                                         development services).
Acquire >> find / recruit / attract                Manage >> support / nurture / retain               Optimise >> develop / motivate / grow
Identifying and obtaining the right people         Taking care of organisational issues and HR        Learning services that motivate staff and
for the right jobs.                                administration to reduce risk and cost.            drive performance.

Getting the right person for the right role is     Proven, reliable and scaleable, Talent2’s          Against shrinking talent pools, organisations
critical to your organisation’s performance        integrated approach to HR and payroll              more than ever need to develop, engage and
now and into the future. Our consulting            administration will ease your processing           nurture their employees. We call it ‘optimising’
services specialise in high-end Executive          headaches.                                         and are passionate about delivering learning
Search & Selection (permanent & contract)                                                             strategies that turn knowledge into real
                                                   We are recognised experts in the supply and
to access the very best candidates for middle                                                         competitive edge.
                                                   ongoing support of payroll services including
and senior executive positions. Integrated
                                                   HR Information Systems (HRIS), rostering and       Talent2 has designed the diagnostic tools
search strategies are combined by our
                                                   attendance, ASP hosting, web self service and      to provide greater employee insight at the
experienced consultants for maximum
                                                   call centre support. The level of service and      organisational, team and individual levels.
results across a broad range of sectors.
                                                   its delivery are tailored to your organisation’s   We have experience in the successful delivery
For ongoing requirements, consider the             exact requirements to achieve real efficiencies.   of training and development services across
benefits of outsourcing the whole recruitment                                                         many complex and diverse environments, either
                                                   You can mix and match services and these
process, including internal mobility, contractor                                                      tHR Solutionsugh a consulting model or as
                                                   can be delivered either in-house or offsite
management as well as special projects.                                                               ongoing learning managed services.
                                                   at a Talent2 service delivery centre. The core
Using the latest software, we can operate
                                                   outcomes remain the same: full data integrity,     From strategy and solution design to uncover
a fully integrated in-house careers centre
                                                   automation of routine transactions and             specific organisational requirements, to
to manage both internal and external
                                                   comprehensive reporting capabilities. Talent2      curriculum development and content and
recruitment for a defined period.
                                                   processes 17 million payslips a year.              vendor management, Talent2 aims to build
                                                                                                      a world-class learning culture that focuses
                                                                                                      on core business priorities.




Think outside (and inside) the box
                                                   Human capital challenges need creative answers
                                                   because, after all, we’re dealing with people. Every
                                                   organisation deserves more innovative strategies
                                                   that won’t box them in when it comes to attracting,
                                                   retaining and developing employees.
1,500  +   talented Talent2 people
           worldwide and growing.




           Achieve strategic focus and make the transition to
           sustained success by partnering with a global leader in HR.




 Your conversation begins here
           Make the HR Solutions transition                 reporting benchmarks.
           Increased productivity, measurable cost
                                                            Partner with Talent2
           savings and improved strategic decision-
           making have made Talent2 the first choice        When it comes to people, Talent2 is leading
           in creating competitive advantage tHR            the way in executive recruitment, HR
           Solutionsugh HR.                                 managed services, learning and technology.
                                                            Our integrated solutions are innovative and
           Our team of specialists around the world         effective. We place a high value on customer
           are ready to help you make the leap. We’ll       service and professionalism. We are focused
           work with you to develop a business case         on finding what you need to solve your human
           for HR Solutions within your organisation,       capital challenges.
           and find
           the right configuration of services to balance   So it really is about who you know. Because
           effectiveness and efficiency. We’ll seamlessly   with the right partner in talent management,
           immerse ourselves into your organisation         the solution is only a question away.
           to transform processes and implement an
           agreed project plan and timeline, before
           launching the solution against operational
           objectives and continuous review and
To make a long term contribution to
the Middle East and Africa by ensuring   ,
Nations, Employers and People achieve
their highest potential.




Our commitment
ABU DHABI                                                                   ASIA-PACIFIC
Villa 31, Villa Garden City                                                     Australia
Khalidiya
                                                                                    China
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates                                                           Hong Kong
t: +971 2 667 2535                                                                  India




                              us!
                                                                                Indonesia
BAHRAIN                                                                            Japan
Office 42, Building 937                                                         Malaysia
Road 3620, Block 436
                                                                             New Zealand
Seef District
Kingdom of Bahrain                                                      Papua New Guinea
t: +973 1 758 0369                                                             Phillipines
                                                                               Singapore
DUBAI                                                                        South Korea
140 Emarat Atrium Building                                                        Taiwan
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates                                                               EMEA
t: +971 4 343 9960                                                               Bahrain
                                                                                   Oman
OMAN                                                                UAE – Abu Dhabi/Dubai
Villa 214, Way No. 2532
                                                                          United Kingdom
Al Khuwair
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman                                                         UNITED STATES
t: +968 2 447 2103




                               For all other office details visit www.talent2.com

You In MEA HR

  • 1.
    you! in MiddleEast and Africa
  • 2.
    what do you need? » Executive Search & Selection » HRIS Software & Services » Board & ‘C’ Search » Learning Consulting & Audits » Executive Contracting » Competency Assessments » Recruitment Process Outsourcing » Leadership Development » Internal Mobility » Career Management Services » Contractor Management » Managed Learning Services » Special Projects » Content Development » Payroll Managed Services » Training & Vendor Management » HR Consulting » Learning Technology & Reporting
  • 3.
    This expanding multi-nationalpartnered with When a chief executive was required for a Talent2 for its regional capability in onsite $1 billion-plus residential development company recruitment, payroll processing and managed based in Dubai, Talent2 initiated a discreet global learning services. Together, we bundled search focusing on senior prospects in the United services, designed plans and are implementing Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Australia. the ultimate outsourcing package. The CEO was appointed within four months. “ END-TO-END WE NEED AN “ISPECIALIST WANT SOLUTION ” Human Resources Director of a European multi-national, Asia Pacific EXECUTIVE SEARCH TO FIND A CEO Chairman of an international property group, EMEA (Europe, ” the Middle East & Africa)
  • 4.
    80 % of companies that outsource HR functions would do so again. A revolution has taken place in global talent management. It’s called HR Solutions – and it’s gathering pace in large and small, local and multinational companies seeking a competitive edge. The future of HR is here Around the world, companies seeking competitive Why are high performing companies across advantage are outsourcing their human resources the world choosing HR Solutions? (HR) requirements to experienced specialists. These organisations recognise they can’t be It’s a phenomenon that’s made HR Solutions the best at everything. That in a new world the world’s fastest-growing managed services of heightened demand and diminishing market, as companies recognise the economic resources they need new strategies to survive. and strategic benefits. Research shows that That by partnering with the right specialist 91% of companies which have outsourced at provider to manage non-core services, they least one HR function, report having achieved can improve overall operational excellence. their objectives. In the face of new challenges and That they can better channel their own new needs in the macro environment, it’s no resources on increasing the top-line growth longer a question of whether to outsource, it’s a of their business. Most of all, high performing question of how much and to which provider. companies understand that their own workforce is the key to sustained success.
  • 5.
    The shift inworkforce trends is global, fast-moving and affecting the lives of millions of people – so there will be leaders. People with foresight, who will pick and choose between consulting and ongoing managed services to gain the ultimate advantage in harnessing the power of their people. Be one of the leaders The human capital challenge Choose the strategic solution The workforce of the future is no longer New challenges require different answers. defined by geography, but by talent. Global Is there more you can be doing to attract the economic change and faster information best, hone their skills so they can produce 36 flows are allowing work to move to people their best work and finally, to keep them? rather than the other way around. Continued Tap into the future of people power with acceleration of technology and innovation has Talent2. significantly reduced product cycle times to The average proportion As one of the world’s leading talent market, resulting in employees under more management consulting, outsourcing and of company revenue spent on employees is % pressure than ever. The shortfall in skilled talent is deepening and it’s harder to both technology services companies, we are experts in providing innovative HR solutions attract and retain. for today’s competitive environment. In this dynamic market, companies are spending on average more than one third of their revenue on their employees – making them a highly valuable, and costly, asset. But this reality buys no loyalty and people are free to walk at a moment’s notice.
  • 6.
    Talent2 designed and implemented a learning centre within a large financial institution as a cost effective solution to ensure consistent training and allow management to focus on core strategic initiatives. In one year we managed more than 330,000 registrations, “TO GIVE OUR WE WANT 21,000 employee enquiries and 1,100 learning events. PEOPLE THE ” NEW FREEDOM TO LEARN SKILLS ONLINE A major resort and leisure group partnered with Talent2 to source candidates from 24/7 ” Chief Operating Officer of a large financial services institution “OF 800 A TEAM I NEED around the world across all disciplines. Within six weeks, our managed services TO BE team was mobilised as the fully integrated in-house HR department. OPERATIONAL WITHIN FIVE MONTHS ” Human Resources Director of an international resort group
  • 7.
    Big on end-to-endcapability Thinking about expanding in this part of the world? Talent2 can manage your total human resourcing needs across multiple countries, cultures, companies and currencies. Bahrain We are building the best HR Solutions capability across Dubai the region. From Algiers to Afganisatan, Saudi to South Abu Dhabi London Africa, Dubai to Bahrain, Talent2 has experienced local Oman people on the ground, delivering to markets they Beijing Tokyo United States understand. We bring to this region a world of talent Shanghai from our global operations across Australia and New Hong Kong Taipei India Macau Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Kuala Lumpur the Middle East. Singapore Port Moresby Maintaining our sense of small Brisbane Our singular goal is to provide best practice HR Perth Surfers Paradise Sydney services better, faster and more effectively than you can. We do this by specialising in and acquiring a deep Canberra Auckland Adelaide Melbourne Wellington understanding of HR service niches, which are configurable across the full talent lifecycle. We are big on strategy, processes, people and technology, but we’ve never lost our sense of small. Always approachable, our dedicated team is agile, experienced and ready to respond. “ We’re BIG (and small) Since our inception, Talent2 has grown to more than 40 offices in 16 countries on four continents. With drive and focus we’ve grown into the world’s leading talent specialist, giving you global awareness, regional knowledge, local expertise, whether you are big or small.
  • 8.
    Transform your organisation’stotal talent lifecycle with the right blend of specialised HR services. Our product is service Flexible in everything but the result Talent2’s flexible service model is made up of specialised components that can be provided individually, in combination or completely end-to-end, for powerful results. From this suite of integrated services, we Acquire Manage Optimise have the expertise to manage any aspect of the human resources function that your Business segment organisation chooses not to perform. With our experience and processes, we aim to HR Learning Executive Consulting Consulting accelerate your company’s pace of growth Search & Selection & Audits and achieve significant cost savings. These People & Career Recruitment Board & “C” Search Management are delivered tHR Solutionsugh stand-alone Executive Competency Assessments & Leadership consultancy or managed services, or we can Contracting Development bundle them according to your specific Payroll Managed Managed Learning requirements for the optimum balance of Recruitment Process Services Services Managed Outsourcing effectiveness and efficiency. HR Call Centre Content Development Services Employee Communication Services Internal Mobility HRIS Software Training & Vendor Management The desired outcomes of talent management Contractor Management & Services Learning Technology are universal – getting the right people in the Special Projects & Reporting right jobs, providing the right support at work for peace of mind, and developing their skills and motivating them. That’s why our services are grouped under the three core stages of the talent lifecycle: Acquire (recruitment services), Manage (HR administration services like payroll) and Optimise (learning and development services).
  • 9.
    Acquire >> find/ recruit / attract Manage >> support / nurture / retain Optimise >> develop / motivate / grow Identifying and obtaining the right people Taking care of organisational issues and HR Learning services that motivate staff and for the right jobs. administration to reduce risk and cost. drive performance. Getting the right person for the right role is Proven, reliable and scaleable, Talent2’s Against shrinking talent pools, organisations critical to your organisation’s performance integrated approach to HR and payroll more than ever need to develop, engage and now and into the future. Our consulting administration will ease your processing nurture their employees. We call it ‘optimising’ services specialise in high-end Executive headaches. and are passionate about delivering learning Search & Selection (permanent & contract) strategies that turn knowledge into real We are recognised experts in the supply and to access the very best candidates for middle competitive edge. ongoing support of payroll services including and senior executive positions. Integrated HR Information Systems (HRIS), rostering and Talent2 has designed the diagnostic tools search strategies are combined by our attendance, ASP hosting, web self service and to provide greater employee insight at the experienced consultants for maximum call centre support. The level of service and organisational, team and individual levels. results across a broad range of sectors. its delivery are tailored to your organisation’s We have experience in the successful delivery For ongoing requirements, consider the exact requirements to achieve real efficiencies. of training and development services across benefits of outsourcing the whole recruitment many complex and diverse environments, either You can mix and match services and these process, including internal mobility, contractor tHR Solutionsugh a consulting model or as can be delivered either in-house or offsite management as well as special projects. ongoing learning managed services. at a Talent2 service delivery centre. The core Using the latest software, we can operate outcomes remain the same: full data integrity, From strategy and solution design to uncover a fully integrated in-house careers centre automation of routine transactions and specific organisational requirements, to to manage both internal and external comprehensive reporting capabilities. Talent2 curriculum development and content and recruitment for a defined period. processes 17 million payslips a year. vendor management, Talent2 aims to build a world-class learning culture that focuses on core business priorities. Think outside (and inside) the box Human capital challenges need creative answers because, after all, we’re dealing with people. Every organisation deserves more innovative strategies that won’t box them in when it comes to attracting, retaining and developing employees.
  • 10.
    1,500 + talented Talent2 people worldwide and growing. Achieve strategic focus and make the transition to sustained success by partnering with a global leader in HR. Your conversation begins here Make the HR Solutions transition reporting benchmarks. Increased productivity, measurable cost Partner with Talent2 savings and improved strategic decision- making have made Talent2 the first choice When it comes to people, Talent2 is leading in creating competitive advantage tHR the way in executive recruitment, HR Solutionsugh HR. managed services, learning and technology. Our integrated solutions are innovative and Our team of specialists around the world effective. We place a high value on customer are ready to help you make the leap. We’ll service and professionalism. We are focused work with you to develop a business case on finding what you need to solve your human for HR Solutions within your organisation, capital challenges. and find the right configuration of services to balance So it really is about who you know. Because effectiveness and efficiency. We’ll seamlessly with the right partner in talent management, immerse ourselves into your organisation the solution is only a question away. to transform processes and implement an agreed project plan and timeline, before launching the solution against operational objectives and continuous review and
  • 11.
    To make along term contribution to the Middle East and Africa by ensuring , Nations, Employers and People achieve their highest potential. Our commitment
  • 12.
    ABU DHABI ASIA-PACIFIC Villa 31, Villa Garden City Australia Khalidiya China Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Hong Kong t: +971 2 667 2535 India us! Indonesia BAHRAIN Japan Office 42, Building 937 Malaysia Road 3620, Block 436 New Zealand Seef District Kingdom of Bahrain Papua New Guinea t: +973 1 758 0369 Phillipines Singapore DUBAI South Korea 140 Emarat Atrium Building Taiwan Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai United Arab Emirates EMEA t: +971 4 343 9960 Bahrain Oman OMAN UAE – Abu Dhabi/Dubai Villa 214, Way No. 2532 United Kingdom Al Khuwair Muscat Sultanate of Oman UNITED STATES t: +968 2 447 2103 For all other office details visit www.talent2.com