Pivoting to a Remote Hiring Strategy Secures Niche Talent in France

Key takeaways

• A French tech firm was failing to find local qualified candidates for an urgent temporary position
• Glocomms provided market insights and data that encouraged them to explore remote hiring options
• Expanding the search resulted in the fast, cost-effective hire of a highly skilled candidate who made immediate impact

The challenge

When hiring for niche technical roles, limiting the search to a specific location can significantly restrict access to top talent. A technology business based in France urgently needed a highly skilled professional for a temporary role but had limited their search to local candidates. After leveraging our extensive network in their nearby area, it became clear that no suitable talent was available.

This left them at a crossroad: They either needed to extend the hiring process indefinitely and risk losing business, or explore alternative solutions.

The solution

Knowing the limitations of a region-specific search, we advised on the benefits of considering remote talent and expanding their search beyond their local area. By presenting data on available professionals and sharing successful remote hiring case studies, we helped them reframe their approach.

Once they decided to broaden their scope, we quickly identified a skilled candidate who not only had relevant experience but had previously worked with one of their competitors - demonstrating their ability to deliver results in the same market.

The result

By shifting their hiring strategy, a highly qualified remote professional was secured at a lower rate than originally budgeted for. The candidate’s previous experience with a competitor ensured a seamless transition into the role, adding immediate value to the business and strengthening their competitive edge.

Summary

At Glocomms, we combine deep market knowledge with strategic hiring insights to help businesses access the best talent available - regardless of location. By advising on the advantages of remote hiring, we helped this company secure their ideal candidate and lower their hiring costs, proving the value of a flexible and informed recruitment approach.