Economic Downturn Presents Re-staffing Opportunities

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24 August 2009

Economic downturn presents re-staffing opportunities


The economic downturn is offering many organisations the rare opportunity to re-engineer their

workforce and secure highly-qualified candidates that were once in short supply according to leading

recruitment company, Kelly Services, and its professional division, Kelly Executive.  


In the wake of the global financial crisis, there are now increased numbers of talented professionals in

the job market, many with high level skills. This is presenting an ideal opportunity to acquire good

quality staff at reasonable salary levels. 


Kelly Executive Managing Director, Paul Dickinson said organisations have the chance to enhance their

workforce by capitalising on the current availability of quality candidates. 


“Organisations are using this time to strategically hire talented individuals to add depth and strength

within senior and specialist roles. 


“True talent remains rare regardless of market conditions. However with fewer opportunities in the

market, it is easier to acquire this expertise at salaries more in line with present market conditions. 


Mr Dickinson said the current market offers the chance for organisations to build capability that was

previous lacking, and become more competitive. 


“Without the right mix of skilled staff, it will be difficult for many firms to fully capitalise on

opportunities as we move into the economic recovery phase. Those businesses that don’t snap-up good

talent now will be left out of the market.”


According to Mr Dickinson, stability is a key recruiting tool in the current market. Many organisations

that once struggled to attract talent are now sought-after for their long-term stability. “In this market,

candidates want security, and without it, many are reluctant to move jobs or take on a new role. 


“The best way to lure high-quality candidates is to offer a strong career path, a financially stable

business, clearly defined strategic direction, strong management, good remuneration and first rate

products and services, “ said Mr Dickinson. 


About Kelly Executive

Kelly Executive is the professional and executive recruitment division of Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB).  Kelly

Executive brings high achieving companies and individuals together in IT&T, Legal, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Sales and

Marketing, Human Resources, General Management, Supply Chain and Procurement, Property, Construction and Engineering

sectors. Visit www.kellyexecutive.com.au



Media contact: Bob Bowden, Foresight Communications, 02 9241 2811, 0412 753 298,

bbowden@bowmac.com.au.






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