Caribbean Resourcing Solutions

It’s time to propel your business forward and you may not know where to start. Subject matter experts are in high demand lately in the Caribbean and can provide a level of industry or technical expertise to help businesses propel their business forward by providing consulting services or guidance in the employee interview process and/or to also guide their staff in the field over a set period of time.

Right now, expert guidance is invaluable to businesses and CRS can search and select the best experts and consultants needed for projects, contracts or 1-1 advisory support as and when the business requires it.

Check your business strategy and determine whether you need a subject matter expert to help you interview the right staff for your business or you may decide to hire an expert on a contract basis to help you train your staff for a short time.

Experts can join the interview panel

Businesses also hire SMEs to join their interview panel when they are recruiting a specialist in a particular field. Their expertise will aid any interview panel in securing the right person for that job specific role. Having an industry expert on your interview panel improves the quality of the interview as they understand the intricacies of the job specific role and what knowledge and skills this candidate must possess to be hired for that job.

Experts can be hired on contract

We all know budgets are tight at the moment, yet you need to propel your business forward. CRS can assist companies in sourcing job specific experts on a contractual basis to help you move forward and help guide and train your staff.

If a business wants to hire CRS to find an expert, there is some basic information we need to start the process such as a job description for the expert. For example, ‘Seeking an attorney for a contract position in the oil and gas industry to provide legal counsel for industrial relations matters.’ We will discuss their role, responsibilities, experience needed, the reporting and supervisory function, and where the position ranks in the organizational chart. We need to understand how this person adds value to your organisation and will thus satisfy your human resource objectives and business strategy.

Book a free consultation to discuss how we can help you source the best consultants or experts in your industry – either for an interview panel or on a contract basis. Schedule a call with Mariska Seereeram at mariska@crsrecruitment.co.tt

Author: Johanna Thomas

Guyana’s developing energy industry has led to numerous opportunities for businesses, investments and prospective job seekers. With CRS establishing operations and partnerships in Guyana, General Manager, Mariska Seereeram shared her insights on this development.

She discussed how CRS can provide recruitment and talent management support to local and international businesses entering Guyana.

CRS focuses on talent management

CRS specialises in recruiting in the I.T. and technical field and this is a key service offered to firms in Guyana’s energy sector. CRS General Manager noted,

“The focus is on talent management solutions. Partnering with or assisting local businesses with their business objectives, strategies and understanding how we can assist them. Whether it be sourcing, full cycle recruitment or part of that function, training, interviewing process, on-boarding and even psychometric assessment.”

There are many ways in which CRS can provide support to firms in Guyana. Seereeram shared, “Recruitment is our core service but we support local businesses by providing solutions to problems beforehand. As a recruiter, providing advisory skills is key in recruitment. Keeping firms informed about ongoing developments in Guyana and how can this affect their business are some of the ways we can also lend assistance.”

With companies such as ExxonMobil in Guyana and recent discoveries of oil and gas in Suriname, CRS had the foresight to set up offices in Guyana. This facilitation will assist firms and build strong relationships.

The need for talent management solutions is evident and when implemented strategically can align with the organization’s objectives and goals. Sourcing talent for various functions in engineering and I.T. are some of the areas CRS discovered is in most demand.

CRS is ready to partner with those companies and manage their recruiting needs. This agency is also able to partner with other recruiting firms in Guyana to assist with those projects.

Attracting the best technical talent

The recruitment agency also lends support in talent acquisition which allows firms to acquire exceptional and skilled professionals in their respective departments. To note, attracting talent and aligning them with a company that is suitable and the right fit is also of importance. For example, a specialized engineer with specific skills is hard to find. CRS works with companies to develop attractive packages. Thus, compensation is an important course of action to recognize, reward employees and their contributions. This acknowledges their value to the organization.

Innovation is key during COVID-19

It is clear that recruitment is an ongoing process and that it is evolving. Even in this unprecedented time, Mariska shared that COVID-19 has not stopped recruitment. It has forced companies to be innovative and adjust to this new normal. She stated, “In terms of COVID-19 we have been able to adapt.

Communication between client and candidate has become crucial during this time. The realisation is that businesses, employers and employees cannot do it alone. CRS is competent to recruit in the I.T. and technical field and can offer sound guidance in talent acquisition and compensation.

As firms chart their next quarters, CRS will be a wise resource to companies wishing to conduct business or employ people in Guyana.

To schedule a meeting, email info@crsrecruitment.co.tt