A report by Grand View Research shows that the global workforce development market size was valued at $8.07 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.7 percent from 2023 to 2030. With companies increasingly acknowledging their workforce as a key driver of success and growth, there is a growing demand for advanced talent development solutions. With companies increasingly seeking comprehensive talent acquisition solutions at an enterprise level, most providers in the industry continue to specialize exclusively in either permanent or temporary workforce recruitment, with very few having complete capabilities. Page Outsourcing emerges as a distinguished leader, harnessing its deep sectoral expertise through a network of 7700+ specialized consultants in 130 markets across the world, delivering access to an extensive and diverse talent pool, and offering candidates for permanent, temporary and interim positions across a broad spectrum of levels and functions.

Inception Story

Page Outsourcing is a subsidiary of PageGroup that has built an extensive global presence, drawing on more than four decades of operational experience. PageGroup was founded by Michael Page in 1976, initially concentrating on matching qualified finance candidates with client job openings. As the market has transformed over the years, the firm has naturally expanded and diversified its services to better address the diverse recruitment needs of its clients and growing industries

Page Outsourcing provides a range of adaptable talent solutions meticulously designed to cater to the unique talent acquisition needs of large conglomerates. Whether clients require full-scale recruitment outsourcing, management of a contingent workforce, or an integrated approach to total talent management, the company delivers bespoke services tailored to these precise needs. The firm also offers targeted support on a project or shorter tenure basis (typically 6-12 months). “Our approach allows us for flexible and efficient management of resources, thereby aligning with the client’s strategic goals and operational requirements”, says Nitin John Abraham, Director.

Flexible & Agile Solutions

Over time, PageGroup has adeptly broadened its range of capabilities and services to effectively serve various segments of the market. It operates through distinct brands addressing different recruitment needs. Page Executive focuses on high-level CXO recruitment, while Michael Page, the company’s flagship brand, specializes in specialist mid-to-senior level hiring. Our Page Outsourcing brand provides customized solutions to the volume hiring needs of our clients, through outsourced solutions for clients looking to manage permanent and contingent workforces across the world. Page Outsourcing is a key part of our services offering, tightly integrated into the PageGroup ecosystem to deliver on the scaled and diverse recruitment needs, especially, for our global clients, on the back of full coverage capabilities on the candidate side.

Recruitment solutions are built from the ground up, ensuring that each strategy is meticulously customized to meet the unique business, talent acquisition, and technological needs of its clients. Its tailored approach provides clients with extensive end-to-end support, covering every aspect of the recruitment lifecycle, right from candidate attraction strategies to stakeholder management to successful onboarding. Whether the firm is replacing internal talent acquisition teams or working alongside them, this allows these internal teams to focus on critical business objectives while the firm manages the volume and intricacies of recruitment processes. This collaborative or supplementary role ensures that all recruitment needs are effectively addressed while being customized to enhance the existing operating structure.

“We have seen a big rise in demand for our market insights offering, where we deliver tailored reports on essential areas such as Compensation Benchmarking, Talent Pool Analysis, and Location Analysis, instrumental in informing strategic decisions during expansion planning. This service is particularly attractive to global clients aiming to enter the Indian market, as well as to Indian companies looking to ramp up their presence in other countries”, shares Nitin.

Awards & Recongnition

Page Outsourcing’s value-added offerings encompass Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions, strategic advisory services, and comprehensive management insights. Recently, SIA named it the world’s largest permanent recruitment firm for the third consecutive year running. Earlier this year, the company was honored with the ESG Award of the Year at the TIARA Talent Solutions Awards held in the United States. More recently, it has been ranked first in the ‘Midsize RPO providers category’ in the latest ‘Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey’, based solely on client feedback. The company specializes in providing bespoke solutions for high-volume hiring, allowing clients to streamline their strategies for both permanent and temporary staffing needs. The majority of its clientele consists of prominent multinational corporations across the globe.

USP

As the largest provider of permanent workforce solutions in the world for the third year running, PageGroup operates in 140 offices across 37 countries and has the unique ability to blend global scale with local expertise. This exceptional capability allows the firm to adeptly navigate the intricacies of local languages, legal regulations, and cultural contexts. By harnessing its extensive global data and insights, the company is able to implement tailored solutions for clients that are supported by our domain experts, ensuring that clients receive the most relevant and effective assistance in their specific markets.

Being the largest permanent workforce provider in the world, with a local presence in 140 offices across 37 markets, page group is uniquely positioned to blend global scale with local expertise, and deliver one stop solutions to our enterprise clients.

With 40+ years of heritage and a growing network of 7700+ specialized sectoral consultants across 37 different countries, Page Outsourcing is uniquely positioned to provide its clients with global solutions through local expertise and market insights across a wide spectrum of functions and industries.

Capitalizing on Technological Advancements

PageGroup has embraced the power of technology and is continually experimenting with solutions to alleviate the substantial administrative workload associated with recruitment. By automating key processes such as crafting detailed job specifications, posting advertisements, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews, the firm aims to streamline operations significantly. Its ongoing investment in technology is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the recruitment team. By freeing recruiters from routine administrative tasks, the organization empowers them to concentrate on more strategic aspects of their roles, ultimately improving the quality of hires and the overall recruitment experience.

“While being cautious and watchful on the impact of AI on issues such as GDPR and data management in the world of recruitment, we are excited by innovations where we see potential to drive productivity gains in our processes”, says Nitin.

Market Trends & Prospective Plans

PageGroup is equipped with extensive experience, technical expertise, and a broad geographical presence, enabling it to effectively navigate the complexities of both permanent and contingent workforces across various scopes, regions, and areas of workforce knowledge. Its comprehensive support covers the entire spectrum of contingent and temporary workers, including third-party consultants and SoW expenditures.

“Locally we continue to see global firms continually building out their capabilities in India based on the skilled talent pool, particularly in spaces like Technology, Analytics, Engineering, and Manufacturing. We are uniquely positioned to provide these firms with local solutions while allowing them to maintain governance and consistency standards at an enterprise level. Clients today want to maximize their buying power at an enterprise level while demanding flexibility and agility in their solutions. This is why we’re seeing a significant growth in multi country RPOs with solutions being implemented across geographies”, adds Nitin.

Armed with the full weight of the global Page Group delivery capabilities and ecosystem, Page Outsourcing is well poised to continue its high-growth journey in India, building on its recent successes where they have started seeing some significant enterprise wins coming through.