Top upcoming trends for talent acquisition leaders. A look at how business processes and technology are changing the way we source, recruit, hire and manage the recruiting process.

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40 percent of young people with tertiary education will come
from China and India as the trend of access to higher
education in G20 shows.
To solve this ‘Talent Process Predictability’ equation, we
need to address the value chain from the supply perspective.
We need to deploy tools that have the mind of a strategist
and precision of a scientist.
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By outsourcing the talent acquisition function, the team can
focus on core business issues while they have a reliable
framework of talent supply.
Managed Services Providers (MSPs) typically complement
talent acquisition and partner with the HR manager.
Talent acquisition needs must factor in flexible workforces for
staffing & temping
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Billions of dollars are lost world over due to unverified employees
who sabotage crucial job positions and are eventually responsible
for the stunted growth of an organization.
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The background screening industry in India, despite being in
business for over a decade now, is still a maturing industry.
For most organizations employee risk prevention is hot on
the agenda and screening, along with education and
experience feature in the top 3 hiring criteria.
Industry analysis shows that the trend for background
verification has an overall discrepancy which ranges
between 9-11 percent.
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1. Credibility
2. Industry specific verticals
3. Relevant search experience of your industry
4. Background of the researchers and consultants
5. Seriousness on dedicated resource allocation
6. Turnaround time
7. Commitment on SLAs and cost
8. Recruitment methodology/process
9. Communication
10. Technological sophistication
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Getting people with the right skill sets
for the business as well as developing
an internal pipeline to deliver to the new
market dynamics, is increasingly
becoming a challenging task.
Lateral hiring is becoming more of a
norm than a practice for firms seeking
market advantage.
The first step for success of any hiring
plan is to evaluate the internal structure
of the organization, to understand if it
can support the growing demands of
the business.
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Outplacement services help companies
plan for long-term growth as well as
uncertainty, encourage consistency
and confidence in decision- making and
minimize precipitous action.
Outplacement is a consulting service
designed to assist companies through
some difficult processes during
downsizings, based on the company’s
long-term strategic needs.
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According to a People Matters-GTM 2011 survey,
66 percent of that participated in India intend to
increase their social media based hiring (social
hiring) budgets in the future.
Innovative companies have moved social hiring
from being experimentation to being a regular
spending. Social recruiting is gaining momentum
because of the results it achieves.
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Key differentiators
Product/Services
Offices in India
• One India experience for employees
HR Shared Services (HRSS), Recruit Process
• Serving across 40 locations in India
Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon Outsourcing (RPO), HR technology solution,
• First movers in Indian automobile,
Hyderabad and Mumbai and payroll & compliance.
pharmaceuticals
With 5 offices, we serve Pan
and BFSI industries for RPO
India Brief about company
• Designed and implemented more than
500+ HR processes
Contact Details Over the last few years, PeopleStrong has
• The largest number of HR Shared Services
been able to assist and help business leaders
implementations in India
PeopleStrong HR Services Pvt. and CEOs in transforming the people agenda.
• Being an HR specialist, provide end-toend
Ltd, PeopleStrong acts as a trustee of their people
Human Resource Services Management
A-10, Infocity, Sector - 34 function and releases the strategic bandwidth
• Keeping 150,000 employees of our
Gurgaon, Haryana-122001 for HR and business leaders.
customers
Tel: 0124-4782400 PeopleStrong has assisted organizations
happy by managing their back
Email: with over 400 locations in taking the manning
office activities, every month
Contact@peoplestrong.com percentage to 98 percent at any given time, by
• Hire 1 person every 22 minutes in India
creating a centralized shared-services platform
(strong combination of people, process
Pricing
and technology).
PeopleStrong manages the employee lifecycle
Available on request
for over 1 lakh employees and has hired over
30,000 people
Key benefits
Standardization and centralization of processes
• Cost advantage by reducing cost of HR
pyramid by 30 percent
• Better control and governance
• Change management capability

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Additional features
Having started operations in June 2008, in We also have a separate OD division, offering
Mumbai and Gurgaon in India, we are still HR consulting for small and medium
Offices in India young as an organization. Thanks to the enterprises, team building workshops and
confidence and support of our clients, we executive coaching.
Registered Office have experienced significant growth, even in
Unit # 413, Mastermind IV a downturn year of 2009. Being a boutique Management team
Royal Palms Estate firm, we have chosen to work with a select
Aarey Milk colony few clients. Avanish Mishra, Co-Founder and Partner has
Goregaon East
an MBA from XLRI and over 20 years of cross
Mumbai – 400065 We are a team with extensive corporate cultural experience in hospitality, logistics,
experience consulting, IT, BPO and banking & financial
Corporate Office with global corporations, at both services with global corporations, such as
U-14/1, DLF City Phase -3 strategic and operational levels and thus, Taj & Oberoi, Syntel, DHL, Hewitt & Barclays
Gurgaon – 122002 understand the perspective and challenges Bank in Asia, Europe and North America.
of our clients, which allows us to better structure Trupti Devpuria, Co-Founder & Managing
Contact Details our service offerings. Partner has over 15 years of industry experience
in talent acquisition, consulting,
Tel: 0124-2733001 Buyers profile healthcare, IT and contract staffing, with
email: search@tdnewton.com
global corporations, such as Capgemini and
BPO, IT, consulting, healthcare, BFSI, retail , UnitedHealth Group.
infrastructure and hospitality sectors, MNCs,
captives, SMEs and startups Testimonial
Service locations Almost 70 percent of our business comes
from repeat customers, that reflects the credibility
Offices at Mumbai & Gurgaon but clients we enjoy with them and ensures strong
spread across India referrals.

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IKYA Human Capital Solutions Pvt Ltd. Training & skill development
Our clients cut across industries & locations
across the globe. From Fortune 500 IKYA’s training and skill development vertical
conglomerates to startup firms, IKYA provides a provides a comprehensive range of training
one stop HR solution framework across the programs for youths to improve their
spectrum. Recruiting and retaining the right employability skills. We partner with the central
Co ntact Details
talent is critical to the stability and success government, state government, government
of any organization. At IKYA, this is what we bodies, NGOs and also with corporate firms
IKYA Human Capital Solutions
do the best. on training and development initiatives.
Pvt. Ltd.
We believe that quality training can create
# 27, 4th Floor
Buyers profile sustainable livelihood opportunities for the
S V Towers, 80 Feet Rd
youth and are keen to associate with
6th Block, Koramangala
From CXO to head’s of departments organizations and corporate for various skill
Bangalore - 560095
development initiatives.
Vijay Sivaram
Service locations
Director, 9740916161
Key differentiators
29 offices across India
At IKYA, we have the experience, expertise and
Overview of services offered depth of knowledge to find you the best talent.
Our team of over 400 consultants comes with
Executive search: domain & industry expertise and is focused on
A specialized wing of IKYA, Search Partners, hiring the right people for your organization.
is defined by its expertise, knowledge and We place over 4,000 professionals across
network.Our pan-India presence enables levels and almost 45,000 associates with
us to provide customized services to large leading organizations each year.
corporates and growing organizations. We
have what it takes to help you hire the right
person to occupy the C-Suite roles in your
organization.
Recruitment Services:
IKYA has a dedicated team of domain experts
delivering quality recruitment solutions.

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Contact details
Helping build your leadership pipeline – Key Differentiators
Mumbai
313 Gokul Arcade, A Wing Cornerstone International Group launched its • Strategic perspective across industry
Subhash Road India operations in 2004 with a focus on C level verticals:
Vile Parle-East executives and aspiring C level managers. • Deep understanding of organizational
Mumbai 400 057, India Today, Cornerstone India is a leading player dynamics, structure, functions, roles,
Tel: +91-22-2820-4240 in CXO Search, board search for independent competencies
directors and leadership advisory services. • Insights on leadership transitioning - spotting,
Bangalore Cornerstone International Group offers a very attracting, engaging, hiring, integrating,
Building No. 84, Unit No. 810 broad range of high quality search and HR coaching
8th Floor, Barton Center consulting services in more than 43 countries • Respect for client and candidates confidential
M.G. Road around the world. Each firm is a leader in its information
Bangalore 560001, India market. Cornerstone uniquely delivers the best of • A brand you can trust to represent your
Tel: +91-80-41233613 both worlds: the global reach and network Company
resources of an international consulting
New Delhi organization, combined with the personal Testimonial
2nd Flr, Plot No. 9, Local attention of a smaller, entrepreneurial consulting
Shopping Complex firm. Our true testimonials are the significant
Block H & J contributions made by more than 500 senior
Sarita Vihar Our Clients professionals placed by us in client organizations.
New Delhi - 110 076 This is the key reason clients trust us with
Board Line: +91-11-49494700 Over the last 8 years, we have worked with significant repeat business. We can provide
more than 200 client organizations of all sizes sector specific references as required.
Contact Details - Global MNCs, large Indian business groups,
Mr Vijay Karkare fast growing small and mid-size organizations,
Managing Director startups and PE backed corporate, covering
vijay@cornerstone.co.in all major industry verticals - manufacturing,
www.cornerstone-group.com industrial, engineering, auto/auto components,
www.cornerstone.co.in process industry, retail, media, infrastructure,
pharmaceuticals, consumer, IT and BPO/KPO.

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Corp Office:
Level 15, Eros Corporate Towers
Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019
Tel: +91-11-2685 4003 – 4043
Operations:
27-H, 2nd Floor, Jia Sarai Mancer Consulting Group is a leading provider • Automotive
Near IIT Delhi Hauz Khas of talent management solutions with service • Banking, financial services & insurance
New Delhi – 110016 offerings that include talent acquisition, • Consumer goods (FMCG)
executive search, talent analytics and skills • Energy & utilities
Mumbai initiative programs. Our hybrid methodology • Healthcare
Office # 306, Pujit Plaza and technology enabled processes ensure • Industrial gases & chemical industry
Sector - 11, C.B.D. Belapur timely delivery as per mandates and our • IT and hi-tech
Navi Mumbai - 400614 services are cost effective and best in class. • ITeS (BPO/KPO/LPO)
Tel: +91-22-4027 6999 • Manufacturing & engineering
Buyers profile • Media, entertainment & hospitality
Hyderabad • Pharmaceuticals & life sciences
Level 1, Midtown, Our “The Best Fit” methodology has attracted • Professional services
Road No.1, Banjara Hills, over 165 clients, which include Fortune 500 • Real estate
Hyderabad - 500034 companies and large public sector undertakings • Retail
Tel: +91-919581815858 from various industries. We also offer • Telecommunications
customized solutions to startups, SMEs and • Transport & logistics
Ahmedabad family owned businesses.
Office # 701 Key differentiators
Akshat Tower Service locations
(Opp Rajpath Club) • Technology enabled processes which
SG Highway Mancer’s strong presence in Delhi, Mumbai, results into cost effective timely delivery
Ahmedabad - 380015 Hyderabad and Ahmadabad has enabled it of service
Tel: +91-79-4027 1500 – 1510 to increase its client reach and build strong • Highly qualified and experienced 100 plus
alliances across industries. consultants
Bangalore • Countrywide presence
Level 1, Tower B Areas of expertise
The Millenia
1 & 2 Murphy Road Over a span of 10 years, we have become the
Ulsoor preferred solution partners for many leading
Bangalore - 560 008, India national and international brands. Our verticals
Tel: +91-080 4022 4182 of expertise:
Fax: +91-080 4022 4033

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AMS Inform is a leading global professional Key benefits
services company based in India. AMS Inform
is a 25-year-old company. We conduct more Industry leading pricing
Offices in India than 80,000 checks per year and provide our • Fast turnaround time
services globally. • Easy to use technology
AMS Inform Pvt. Ltd. • Exceptional customer service
301-302 We work closely with our clients to identify • 15+ countries offered
Aditya Kaushambi Plaza and meet specific needs and this approach
Sector 14, Kaushambi allows us to draw upon our expertise as Key differentiators
Ghaziabad - 201 010 (U.P.) pioneers in our field. We offer a full range of
INDIA services; from background checks, business • Trusted brand which has made its mark
information reports and insurance claims by understanding and delivering its
General Information investigations to assessment services and services
our unique individual background check • Rich experience and global expertise
Phone: +91 120 419 7700 service VINFORM. • Strong service level guarantees
Fax: +91 120 419 7755/7766
International Fax: 1-917-591- We offer a global reach and scalability while Models
5686 maintaining our commitment to integrity,
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM IST accuracy and timely results. At AMS Inform, • Offline model
we deliver and we can help you choose the • Online platform – VINFORM
Contact details right candidates for your organization.
Testimonial
Sachin Aggarwal Buyer’s profile
Director – Client Relations “Thank you. I do realize that you had just
Sachin@amsinform.com We service a diversified clientele that received the request, however, the client
+91 120 419 7700-714 includes was being quite persistent. Thank you for
• Global background screening Companies pushing this search through as quickly as
• Oil & petroleum industry you did.”
• ITES/BPO providers
• HR recruitment agencies
• HRO providers

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First Advantage combines domain expertise, Key differentiators - Background Screening
technology solutions and data to create
proprietary products and services that • Global reach
Contact Details organizationsworldwide use to make smarter • Integrated services and technology
business decisions. First Advantage is a leading • Strong investment in R&D
Mumbai: +91 22 4069 7000 provider of talent acquisition solutions • End-to-end background screening platform
Bangalore: +91 80 39909500 including employment background screening, • Strong and sustainable partnerships
e-mail: info-in@fadv.com occupational health services, recruiting • Authenticity and auditability
solutions, skills and behavioral assessments • Information privacy, data security and
First Advantage is and business tax consulting services. other compliance
headquartered
in St. Petersburg, FL and has Buyers profile Key differentiators – Assessments
offices throughout North
America, Talent acquisition or recruitment has become • Powerful combination of performancebased
Europe and Asia a critical activity for every company whether and knowledge-based skills testing
large or small. First Advantage helps small, • All solutions tied to our robust Performance
First Advantage is medium and large companies in building Excellence Model
Headquartered effectiveness in their recruitment process • Advanced reporting functionality
out of Bangalore in India through its talent acquisition solutions, which • 20 years of assessment experience
includes background screening, assessments • Industry recognition for excellence, innovation,
More information about First and applicant tracking solutions. and value
Advantage can be found at • Emphasize best practice competencybased
www.fadv.com Service locations and skill sampling assessments
• Nearly 2,000,000 assessments served
PAN India annually across the globe!
Offices: Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon and
Chennai
Operations HUB: Mumbai, Bangalore

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GlobalHunt is a prominent executive search Key differentiators
Offices in India company, providing recruitment services to
global MNCs spanning across 18 industry • Faster turnaround time
Delhi verticals including automobile, aviation & • Global pool of talent
GlobalHunt India Pvt. Ltd. aerospace, agro & chemicals, banking, • Assured delivery
E- 45/6 Okhla Phase-II education, FMCG & durables IT, infrastructure, • Cost flexibility
New Delhi - 110020 (India) KPO, mining & metals, media, non-profit
Board Line: + (91)-11-4654 organizations, pharma, power & energy, Testimonial
7700 retailing, telecom, and other sectors in the
Telefax: + (91)-11-46547788 geographical span of Asia-Pacific, Europe, “GLOBALHUNT has been effective in delivering
E-mail: Middle East, Africa and US market. favorable search results leading to appointments
corporate@globalhunt.in across many of our specific business segments.
At GlobalHunt, we are committed to build Their in-depth expertise and understanding of
Mumbai outstanding management teams for our clients our industry practices is commendable.”
A-115, Sagartech Plaza to compete in the global market. The trained - Prashant Sharma, Head Human Resource-
Sakinaka, Andheri(E) insight and intelligence coupled with the passion Singapore, NOKIA SIEMENS
Mumbai – 400072 to excel through committed research helps us in
achieving successful executive search results. “GlobalHunt is a valued partner for us and we
Bangalore cherish the support. In all my interactions, I
Unit No. 706 Service locations have always found the firm to display
6th Floor, Oxford Tower professionalism and conduct of the highest level”.
No. 139, Airport Road Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and The team is very flexible and responsive and
Bangalore – 560008 US market the overall experience is notably different. It is
therefore, no surprise that your firm is one of
Hyderabad Overview of services offered our top performing partner and I look forward
VV Chambers, 1-11-250/2/2 to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”
Begumpet • Executive search and selection - Prashant Bhatnagar, Director Hiring Sapient
Hyderabad - 500016 • RPO India
• Project hiring
• Staff augmentation
• Training & development

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Genius Consultants Ltd. Key differentiators
Office in India Genius was established on July 27th 1993, • 30,000 outsourced associates
with an objective of providing smart HR • 90,000 placements
Genius Consultants Ltd. solutions to the corporate world. Genius has • 45,000 background checks
31, Dr. Ambedkar Sarani achieved 90,000 direct placements at client • 18 offices
2nd Floor payroll from the position of Manager to the CEO • Own PF trust
Kolkata - 700046 level. Genius has a strong team of 300 • Complete online management
Tel: 033-66521852 / 853 employees on its payroll.
enquiry@geniusconsultant.com Additional features
Website: geniusconsultant.com Genius started its business operations with
permanent staffing solutions as its core • Speed
competency and subsequently diversified its • Growth
operation into quality consulting in the year • Integrity
1998. Temporary Staffing Solutions was • Quality
launched in November 2000 that deals with • Innovation
outsourcing of manpower. During the course of
its further diversification, Genius has launched Testimonial
THREE of its featured products namely payroll
processing services, background checks & • In the year 2011, Johnson Controls India (JCI)
verification services, statutory compliances presented a prestigious award to Genius in
management & audit. recognition of strategic vendor partnership
• For the year 2007-08, ERA has awarded
Areas of expertise Genius as the 2nd “Fastest Growing
In a span of 19 years, Genius has become a Recruitment Company” in India
pioneer • Genius has been awarded by ERA as the
& one of the leaders in the areas of executive “Fastest Growing Staffing Company” in India
search, high circle recruitments, temporary for the year 2006-07
staffing
solutions & payroll processing services in India.

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