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3W has been active in Interim Management for over 25 years and has a database of approximately 2000 experienced managers, each with 20-30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. 3W supports clients by connecting them with the right interim manager for specific projects. Therefore, 3W is positioned within Select Group under the pillar of 'Project Sourcing.'

The experts of 3W have their own experience in the business world, enabling them to assess the needs of their contacts very well, including those of C-level managers at clients and their own Interim Managers.

Synergy with Select Group

'Three years ago, in consultation with Select Group CEO Bart Gonnissen, we decided to acquire 3W," says Patrick Michielsen, a partner at 3W. "We felt that there was a lot of synergy possible with the members of the group. It was very important that our visions on HR services were very closely aligned.'

'Select Group has a clear vision: quality can only be carried by authentic and driven individuals. We at 3W also fully endorse this.'

These synergies have since proven themselves. 50% of requests at 3W come through the group's network. Through collaboration with other members of Select Group, 3W can designate the right person within the group to support their clients with other services. In addition to the need for interim managers, clients have other recruitment needs as well, and thanks to the close relationship with Select Group, 3W can provide the right solution.

Want to know more about 3W's services? Visit their website.

Antwerp, October 23, 2025 – Today, four leading expert consultancy firms, Arch, Beyond Data, Select Beople, and Fly, are joining forces under the umbrella of Select Group to launch ‘Select Advisory’. This new collaboration brings together decades of experience in strategy, people, and data, helping organisations become truly “fit for future”.

In a world where transformation is constant, organisations need more than isolated expertise. They need practical, end to end, integrated guidance that connects strategic direction, human potential, and data-driven insights. That’s the foundation of Select Advisory.

“We created Select Advisory to offer a 360° approach to business transformations: from strategic planning and organisational change to leadership, culture, and digital innovation. Because we firmly believe that real change happens when strategy, talent, and insights align,” says Wim Van der Meersch, Managing Partner Select Advisory.

With the combined strengths of the four companies, Select Advisory offers a holistic advisory model that bridges business challenges with human and technological realities. From defining strategy to driving transformation, from empowering leadership to enabling data-driven decision-making, Select Advisory helps organisations shape the future with confidence and clarity. With a team of about 100 consultants, Select Advisory is large enough to cope and small enough to care a true partner for its clients in the private and public sector.

“This collaboration within the Select Group strengthens our position as a trusted partner for facilitating the growth of organisations,” adds Bart Gonnissen, CEO Select Group.

About Select Advisory

Select Advisory was born from the collaboration of four companies: Arch, Beyond Data, Select Beople, and Fly, each bringing deep expertise in their respective domain. Together, we form a multidisciplinary team that helps organisations navigate the future with confidence, uniting strategy, leadership, people, and data to create lasting impact. All this under the umbrella of Select Group.

Learn more at www.select-advisory.com

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.