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EN HR solutions has been part of Select Group since 2020, we would like to briefly introduce this member of our group.

Helping clients with their employer brand

EN HR solutions is a strategic recruitment partner for organizations and facilitates companies in achieving growth objectives. People are essential for this, and EN HR solutions makes a strong case for just that: they make sure that the right people come on board, at the right time, in any type of contract.

What is unique about EN HR solutions is that everything is done in the name of the client to strengthen their employer brand. Everything that is built up therefore remains the property of the end customer. In addition, all solutions are reinforced with a piece of marketing.

Wings in the Belgian market thanks to Select Group

When the original founders were to settle permanently abroad, the sales process was initiated. 'We chose Select Group because they could give us wings in the Belgian market,' says Managing Director Tjesca Honnef-Kuytenbrouwer. 'The values and standards within both organizations are similar and that is very important to us.'

"Additionally, we really liked Select Group's no-nonsense personal approach," says Commercial Director Kevin Sebel, "It also helped tremendously that Select Group's management believes so strongly in the future-proofing of our concept.

Services of EN HR solutions

EN HR solutions offers various services in the Netherlands and Belgium that can be divided into three areas: RPO, labor market communication and consultancy.

RPO or Recruitment Process Outsourcing is the full or partial outsourcing of a recruitment process. With a constant focus on strengthening the client's employer brand.

The second domain is labor market communication. Within recruitment, this domain is indispensable. Labor market communication includes creating work at-websites, developing employer value propositions, setting up target group and employer branding campaigns.

The third domain includes consultancy. EN HR solutions helps organizations optimize their recruitment. What is the current situation and how can we change or improve it?

Would you like to know more about the services of EN HR solutions? Visit their website.

Ten years ago, Select Projects originated as a project bureau. Since dedicating itself to Life Sciences, Select Projects has evolved into a prominent knowledge and expertise organization that provides services throughout nearly the entire value chain: from project engineering at equipment, product, and process levels, to qualification and validation activities, QA and QC, and also services within logistics and administration.

Similarities between Select Group & Select Projects

Select Projects is one of the first members of the Select Group. Bram Damen, director of Select Projects, notes the similarities between both parties: 'We share the same norms and values. The key to our success includes our human-centered approach, deeply rooted in the DNA of Select Group. We always prioritize consultants and provide them with every opportunity to grow and develop into the best version of themselves.'

Talent Development

Select Projects invests fully in its consultants at three different levels: through the Academy, competence centers, and the growth perspective model.

The Academy includes technical training to enhance consultants' professional skills, and we also invest in programs focusing on personal skills such as leadership. This allows our employees to develop into full-fledged consultants.

Through competence centers, Select Projects can acquire, share, and safeguard knowledge. Thus, all the knowledge secured within Select Projects is distributed across various fields of expertise. This is advantageous for consultants who can address field-specific queries with their colleagues, and our clients also benefit. By partnering with Select Projects, they tap into a comprehensive knowledge database.

Long-term professional development is also emphasized. The growth perspective model is a roadmap outlined for each consultant to plan their career for the long term.

Human-Centered Approach

Select Projects emphasizes building sustainable relationships with clients through a human-centered approach. 'Clients see us as a reliable advisor, enabling us to evolve into a comprehensive knowledge and expertise organization capable of delivering end-to-end solutions as a true partner to our clients,' concludes Bram Damen, director of Select Projects.

Want to learn more about Select Projects' services? Visit their website.

The fact that several profiles are increasingly hard to find in our job market today is no longer news. The pool of available talent is slowly drying up, especially for certain specific profiles. Companies need to get more creative in convincing talent working elsewhere to join their ranks. What if we were to cast our net in different waters? Select Group is focusing on international recruitment and did so in 2023 for an internal position.

The labor market's tightness is particularly felt today in some specific fields. Think of IT profiles, engineers, or technical professionals. Ask companies with job vacancies for these kinds of profiles today, and the answer is: "They can no longer be found!" When all domestic sources have run dry, there's always the option to look to international talent pools. But how do you go about it?

Software Developer in Morocco

Thanks to the close collaboration among members within Select Group, they can quickly explore other options. Xpertize, active in Morocco, acts as a bridge between the Belgian and Dutch entities within Select Group and the local market for Moroccan talent. With the hiring of Zakaria, a software developer from Marrakesh, we made use of our own services for a first internal international recruitment.

'In early 2023, it became clear that we needed to strengthen our team in the field of software development,' says Jeroen Huygh, Corporate IT Manager at Select Group. 'We had to find a software developer with the necessary experience who could evolve into a product owner of a specific software that we use within our organization in the long term.'

Extra Difficulty: Mainly Freelancers Available

After an internal briefing about the profile, a vacancy was posted by Select Group's internal HR team. It quickly became evident how challenging this task was. 'IT profiles are always hard to find, but in this case, an additional difficulty arose. Software developers prefer to work as freelancers so they can take on various projects for different clients. For this position, we were looking for someone who could support the project in the long term and who would be willing to join us as a permanent employee. He or she would need to become our in-house expert.'

Many potential candidates stumbled on this aspect. Select Group's internal HR department pulled out all the stops, including using unconventional channels specifically for IT professionals, such as Reddit, and reaching out to companies tailored to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. But finding the right candidate was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

The open vacancy came to the attention of their colleague Naïm Bentaleb, who, along with his brother, is responsible for Xpertize in Morocco. He suggested to Jeroen that they also search for software developers in Morocco. With the help of Xpertize, they received many applications from Morocco. They conducted a second round of interviews with several candidates, including Zakaria, who eventually accepted their offer.

Xpertize as a Key Local Link

The job interviews were conducted via video calls, which posed no obstacle for Select Group's internal HR team. 'We immediately noticed that Zakaria was a great fit for Select Group. He was also enthusiastic, presented himself professionally, and passed the technical screening.' Both the colleagues in Morocco and Zakaria are fluent in French and English, which facilitated communication.

To further streamline communication between Moroccan candidates and Select Group as their prospective employer, Xpertize played a crucial role. They prepared candidates for their international or remote adventure on-site, and they also provided information to the future employer about the local job market in Morocco and the general framework from the outset. A local partner is necessary to bridge this gap.

Remote Work or Relocating to Europe

Zakaria currently works from Morocco. In IT profiles, this is a common way of working that also appeals to many IT professionals. However, there are other non-remote options. For instance, Select Projects recently hired an engineer from Morocco who traveled to Belgium a few days before starting.

Depending on the job vacancy and the preferences of the candidate or employer, one of these options can be chosen. Alternatively, if appropriate, a hybrid option can be selected where the candidate starts remotely temporarily and later travels to Europe. As always, the members of Select Group work entirely tailored to individual needs and can provide support in various forms for international recruitment.

Want to know more about international recruitment? Don't hesitate to contact us.