With the world economy in flux due to geopolitical conflicts and the continued scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic, both companies and job seekers find themselves needing more help than ever before in the job-recruitment process. In response, Adecco – the global organization that has been Taiwan’s leading HR solutions provider for more than three decades – has been working hard to live up to its goal of “reinventing workforce solutions for a resilient economy.”

The range of the company’s services includes permanent recruitment, flexible placement, outsourcing, diversity & inclusion, and training & consulting. The scope by industry sector is also very broad. “Taiwan may be best known for its prowess in semiconductors and other tech industries, but we have also been seeing impressive development in many other fields,” says Eric Wang, Practice Leader of Adecco’s life sciences team and an Associate Director of the company. “That has meant increased demand in this market for talent, including R&D specialists, whether local or foreign professionals.”

Besides technology and the life sciences, those fields include automotive/aeronautics, retail, construction, catering and hospitality, supply chain, financial institutions, energy, food, public administration, and manufacturing.

Having built up a dedicated team of consultants with a strong background in various industry sectors, Adecco is especially well-positioned to respond to this need. Whereas Adecco once primarily hired HR practitioners for this role, currently most team members possess a deep understanding of a specific sector as a result of their educational training and/or previous work experience.  “Before coming to Adecco, most of them probably had never considered a career in consulting services,” says Wang. “But we have come to appreciate how valuable it is for the recruiter to possess deep knowledge of the particular sector as well as widespread contacts in the industry.”

Having that industry background and connections enables the consultant to closely follow and understand industry trends, keeping them abreast of the employment needs and opportunities. As a result of the consultants’ expertise in the field, both job seekers and potential employers can have greater confidence in their advice – and the consultant is able to be a more effective matchmaker in bringing the right talent to the right position, seeking compatibility that will satisfying both parties.

“That approach reflects the sincerity that is a hallmark of Adecco’s corporate culture,” says Wang. “We’re not out just to make a sale. We want to be sure the hire is genuinely a good fit, and that it will be the beginning of a long-term relationship with our customers.” As part of that commitment, Adecco’s involvement does not stop with the signing of the employment contract. Rather, the consultant keeps in touch with new recruits after onboarding to help them adjust to the new position and overcome any temporary difficulties.

Another change in the market in recent years is that a growing proportion of Adecco’s clients are domestic companies. “In the past, nearly all of our clients were foreign-invested companies, but now many local enterprises – especially those that are more internationally minded and are looking at the global market – are also taking advantage of our services,” says Wang. Some of the talent being hired are foreign nationals, who enjoy the attractive living environment that Taiwan offers. 

In assessing job candidates, Adecco looks beyond their academic credentials and work experience to consider their personal attributes as well. “In our experience, an extremely important factor is for the person to feel a passion for the job,” says Wang. “If you have that passion, then you won’t be discouraged by whatever challenges and hardships may arise. Your employment will be more ‘sustainable.’”

Besides its main office in Taipei, Adecco Taiwan covers the island through branches in Hsinchu, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and the Southern Taiwan Science Park in Tainan. Both employers and job seekers can easily contact Adecco with their requirements through the company website at www.adecco.com.tw.