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🎉 A huge shoutout to Andy Brewster for receiving a stellar 5-star review on Trustpilot! 🎉 Andy’s dedication to understanding people’s needs and his unwavering support for candidates have made a significant impact in our recruitment landscape. His ability to connect the right talent with the right opportunities is not just a skill; it’s a passion that drives results. 🌟Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do.🌟 #TalentManagement #SAP #CareerGrowth #RecruitmentExcellence #5StarReview

What sets me apart from others in the industry? Building strong client relationships. It is at the heart of my approach to staffing. By understanding client needs, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining open communication, I've earned trust and fostered long-term partnerships. This helps cultivate a much more efficient and supportive experience for not only the client but the candidate as well! #SAP #Staffing #Relationships

As we approach the end of another quarter, here are some of the key points we have been noticing on the market since the turn of the year. 1- Significantly more projects have kicked off or in the pipeline compared to 2023. 2 - Candidates are still available and looking for new opportunities... if you have the ability to hire, now is the time to take advantage of a strong candidate pool. 3- Short term contracts are on the rise - A number of clients are offering 3/4 month contracts to get them through to FY25, these do have potential for extensions once new budgets are approved. 4- FY25 is going to be big. We anticipated the market to pick up around Feb/March 2024 which it has, however the sounds were hearing are that this is going to continue to rise and once budgets are approved we think there will be a big demand for talent. Tips for clients would certainly be to reduce that time to hire as much as you can and if you find good talent that is available on the market, now is the time to move on them. I would urge candidates to be patient, things are getting better and while people might be burnt from a difficult year last year, the tide is turning and FY25 is looking promising. #jobmarket #sapmarket #hiringtips

How many hours have you spent searching for your next role?⏱️ … If the answer is too many to count, then here's what you can do ↴ -Browse our website for relevant roles. -Book a discovery call. -Connect with myself for the latest in Infor ERP. Claim back the hours you'd typically spend endlessly scrolling job boards by having hand-picked roles delivered to you. Here's all the information you need to know as a candidate 👉 https://lnkd.in/gh-QBdej #ITWorksRecruitment #ConnectingExperts #Recruitment #hiring

Considering your options in the SAP consulting market? Do large or small firms offer the best compensation for your expertise? Here’s what you need to keep in mind. 🔍 👇 🌐 Big consulting firms provide clear career paths with more predictable promotions tied to performance. This offers consultants the reassurance of steady salary growth over time, coupled with increased responsibility. 💼 Large firms offer a range of benefits that add significant value to overall compensation. These can include profit-sharing, stock options, and healthcare, all contributing to long-term financial stability and security. 🏆 Working for globally recognized firms gives you access to high-profile projects, enhancing your professional profile. The reputation of these firms opens doors to future opportunities and can significantly boost your marketability. 🌍 Global consulting firms provide opportunities to work on international assignments, so consultants can gain valuable cross-border experience. These roles often come with added financial incentives like relocation support or bonuses. 🤔 Some smaller consultancies focus on niche areas of expertise, allowing consultants to command premium rates due to the specialized knowledge they provide. On the other hand, working at a large firm gives experience of a diverse range of industries and clients, which can broaden a consultant’s skill set. 🫡The corporate culture at large firms can be more formal, whereas smaller firms often have a more informal, close-knit culture. It’s worth considering whether a more corporate or entrepreneurial environment suits your working style. ⏩ Smaller firms are often less hierarchical, meaning consultants can advance faster compared to larger firms. The more flexible culture gives consultants greater freedom and responsibility, allowing them to shape their career and compensation more directly. 🎯 Taking on key responsibilities earlier for smaller consultancies leads to rapid skill development. This allows consultants to demonstrate their value quickly, often leading to faster promotions and performance-based pay increases. 💸 Smaller consultancies tend to focus more on direct cash compensation rather than long-term benefits. For consultants looking for immediate financial rewards, smaller firms can often offer higher base salaries and significant project-based bonuses. ⚖️ Both large and small consulting firms have their own advantages when it comes to compensation. While smaller firms may offer higher short-term pay, larger firms provide greater financial security over time, due to structured benefits and predictable career growth. 💶 🔐 Your decision should be based on whether you value immediate financial rewards or prefer the long-term benefits of structured growth and stability. How has working at firms of different sizes impacted your career growth and earnings? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! ⬇️ #IgniteSAP #SAPConsulting #ConsultingCareers

Pacific Talent Partners has conducted multiple ERP Implementation searches over the past 12 months across #ASX listed, privately owned and #PrivateEquity backed environments. I would love to share a snapshot of the current “ERP Specialist” market: ◼ 912 profiles of ERP Implementation Specialists within Australia (Sydney - 297 & Melbourne 300 respectively): ◽ 19.9% have transitioned to new roles within the past 12 months. ◽ Notably, 46% of this talent pool comprises female professionals. ◽ The median tenure across the talent pool stands at 1.8 years. The key insights I've gathered firstly dictate that the supply of these specialists is very low, and hard to find. Active roles for this skill set remain relatively healthy, which indicates that these professionals are highly sought after. Fascinatingly, 46% are female, which is a much higher percentage compared to the CFO position. (71% male, 29% female). These figures highlight the importance of building a strong executive network, as an accomplished ERP specialist is very hard to find!  At Pacific Talent Partners, I lead the Financial Officer Practice, providing comprehensive search and talent consulting services. We're always open to conversations, so feel free to connect with us, and let's explore how we can assist you further. #executivesearch #finance #transformation

🚀 The anticipation is over.. Kinetic GPO x Insight Global is the Canadian cross-over episode you've been waiting for!! 🚀 Please feel free to connect with me for further information on how we can assist your team with talent services. #KineticGPO #staffingservices #publicsector #procurement #groupbuying #MASH #GPO

Your ultimate guide to attracting top talent... Swipe through to discover some helpful tips that can help your business secure the best talent. If you are looking to hire or struggling to hire the talent you need we'd be happy to help you, get in touch today! +44 (0) 1892 553355 | info@gerrardwhite.com #Recruitment #Hiring #Talent #Technology #Insurance #Legal #SAP

The grind don't stop🔥 Happy to be part of the Oscar fam🚀 Whether it's a #NetSuite deployment, #SAP implementation, #Epicor optimization, or any other ERP challenge you're facing, our team is ready to deliver the expertise you require, precisely when you need it. Feel free to reach out to me to explore how we can partner with your organization to achieve ERP excellence. Let's connect and discuss how we can drive your business forward with the right ERP solutions. #ERP #BusinessSolutions #OscarTechnology #Recruitment #ERP #erpjobs #erpsolutions

Leaving an industry, you knew for 23 years was a feeling like you get when sitting at the top of a roller coaster looking down and getting ready to go fast and not knowing what is around the next corner but knowing things will be ok. I spent 23 years in the HCM space (20 @ ADP & 3 at Smartlinx) ADP gave me the foundational knowledge I was searching for across all segments, while Smartlinx afforded me the opportunity to get my feet wet outside a large corporation in a small revenue private equity backed organization.  I felt all the emotions when you try something new. I was nervous, scared, but mostly I felt excited to learn something new. I get a lot of DMs on the topic of leaving a large organization or the HCM industry. I thought I would consolidate and share in case you are looking to make a career change.  1: What is Blue Ridge Global? We are a supply chain planning software. 2: What is supply chain planning software?   We provide data that empowers organizations to make the right buying / purchasing decisions, so they have the right amount of inventory at the right place at the tight time so the consumer can buy it. In addition, we make sure you don’t have too much inventory. Too much inventory means you have cash tied up in inventory and with 90+ pct of businesses in our country operating on credit that impacts the bottom line as cash is expensive today. 3: Are you a SAAS model?  Yes, and this was important to me when I was exploring opportunities. 4: Is your solution an investment or a positive ROI and if positive soft or hard dollar savings?  We are a hard dollar ROI in year 1 and typically with a 10-20X return. I tell prospects that we rely less on art and more on science (data) to empower your teams to be better at their jobs.  What I have learned in the first 6 months is that our clients / prospects have talented people managing the supply chain process. However, to truly unlock one’s potential you need to empower them with tools / information and that is what we do. 5: Is there a lot of competition? A lot, no, there are other companies that operate in the supply chain software space. With that said 80% of the market is un-vended, which means they do it themselves or part of it in an ERP. This means there is a tremendous opportunity to help organizations and provide a very nice ROI, which means you get prioritized over other projects. 6: What was the most important factor you look for in a company you are considering working at? For me it isn’t about the tech, the ROI or anything like that. It is 200% about the people. If you have great people, you will have an amazing business. The people are what make up the business. I am very fortunate to work not only with an a fantastic pe firm, board and ELT @ Blue Ridge but the culture here is the best I have ever been a part of, and the entire organization is fantastic.