60 Superbrands Volume 14 Market PeopleSearch is an executive search firm that specialises in identifying and placing mid- to senior level executives in specific industries. The company recruits talent in Finance & Banking; Chemical & Petrochemical; Industrial & Engineering; Energy & Infrastructure; Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Sciences; Information Technology; Electronics & Telecommunications; Fast Moving Consumer Goods; as well as Hospitality & Leisure Services. Recruitment teams are organised according to specific job functions, such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing. This structure provides recruiters with the advantage of understanding the practical and functional requirements of a position based on their own experience and expertise; it leads to more effective screening of applicants; and it enables the delivery of higher quality recommendations to clients. Working closely with business leaders and HR professionals in global companies, PeopleSearch has proven its ability to place key positions within a diverse range of industries. From needs that develop out of growth and expansion, to needs that result from new investments in new markets, PeopleSearch has the capacity to recruit for single positions, or for an entire operation. Achievements Since 2007, PeopleSearch has been voted one of the top 10 HR Vendors of the Year by readers of Human Resources magazine. In 2010, it was awarded the “SME Growth Excellence for Most Promising Enterprise” by DP Information Group. When Singapore hosted APEC in 2009, PeopleSearch was appointed to recruit and train almost 1,500 service ambassadors for the delegates attending the event. The recognition the company continues to receive from the marketplace, including the attainment of Superbrands status, is a tremendous compliment to the diligence of the entire team. History The Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s presented an opportunity to launch a contingent executive search firm. The start-up team evaluated the economies in Asia, and identified that although most of South East Asia was experiencing the effects of the Asian Financial Crisis, Taiwan was largely unaffected. The country’s economic growth at the time was fuelled by the demands of the global economy, and was therefore an attractive investment destination. In May 2000, PeopleSearch Taiwan began operations with four consultants. By April 2001, it had commenced operations in Singapore, and was continuing to expand north into Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Now, in 2013, PeopleSearch is located in six key Asian cities – Singapore, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai – and employs more than 250 full-time consultants. Product The executive search industry is unique due to the fact that every job requirement is different. In addition, the talents and skills each
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