The Asian business realm is at an interesting juncture. As businesses continue embracing digital transformation and specialization, the need for adept professionals has become more profound. The continued growth of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) points toward a global workforce upskilling, and this trend will enhance job seekers' value in the market. On the flip side, with the emergence of plug-and-play technologies, recruiting businesses have mushroomed, making it difficult for employers to find their perfect recruiting partner and, in turn, the ideal employee match. This is precisely where the approach of Singapore-based Gateway Search becomes unique.
A preferred strategic regional search partner for many global and local clients looking at first-rate qualified professionals, Gateway Search has cracked the code for its expert consultants to co-exist with cutting-edge recruiting tools, infusing human interaction and comprehension into the equation. The company positions itself as the ‘Gateway to Talent’ by leveraging its extensive network, industry insights, and through personalized approach.
In other words, unlike conventional job portals that primarily depend on algorithms, Gateway Search sets itself apart in the jobseeker market with its personalized approach and profound industry knowledge. With its offices spanning locations such as Singapore, India, and China, the company is home to experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, further augmenting the human aspect. Stacey Seah, Co-Founder, says, “The diversity enables us to fully grasp the nuances of job seekers and clients from various territories. Leveraging our in-depth expertise across diverse industries, we deliver customized solutions that effectively match candidates with suitable opportunities.”
A Customized, Meticulous Approach
Gateway Search customizes services from multiple aspects to match their client’s specific needs and preferences. The company ensures this by deliberately keeping up with the industry trends and market dynamics, which enables it to proactively identify the talent needs of its clients. When it comes to customizing recruitment strategies, it collaborates closely with clients to develop tailored recruitment solutions that align with their business objectives and cultural values.
Additionally, Gateway Search continuously solicits feedback from clients to refine its approach and ensure that the company meets its clients’ evolving needs effectively. Florence Leow, Co-Founder, emphasizes, "In an era of rapid technological evolution, what's trending today may not remain so in six months or a year. To maintain our competitive edge, it's imperative that our Consultants stay abreast of these changes, while ensuring our services stand out.
" She elaborates, "That's why we offer customized HR consulting and training services, including cultural assimilation and personalized executive coaching, as integral parts of our HR solutions. This enables companies and their employees to swiftly adapt during their overseas expansion endeavors, ensuring the process is both expedient and efficient."
Gateway Search’s HR consulting and training services helps companies internationalize, enabling them to thrive successfully in their overseas acceleration plan. The company ensures that it offers a one-window solution for talent acquisition, identification and development, striving to be a trusted partner for both clients and candidates. Its dedication to personalized service, industry expertise, and openness to adopting technology innovation sets the company apart in the competitive job seeker market.
A Three-Pronged Approach
This, in truth, is only the tip of the iceberg. The company has a three-pronged approach Comprehensive Talent Mapping, Thorough Evaluation, and Performance Metrics Analysis to meet the client’s sophisticated needs. Gateway Search has a comprehensive talent mapping system in place, helping it conduct thorough market research and talent mapping exercises to identify top-tier candidates and ensure the clients have access to the best talent available. Once the talents are identified, they undergo a thorough evaluation a meticulous assessment approach encompassing competency-based interviews and psychometric evaluations.
This helps the company ascertain that candidates not only meet skill requirements but also seamlessly integrate into clients' organizational culture. When it comes to Performance Metrics, Gateway Search measures success in talent acquisition through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, retention rates, and client satisfaction scores.
Gateway Search embraces innovation in its processes by adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Florence elucidates, “We use AI tools to improve our candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement processes, which helps us to find qualified candidates faster and data analytics to make better decisions and predictions. Much of the face-to-face interviews have been replaced with video interviewing platforms, a practice we adopt post-pandemic since it’s the preferred mode of interaction with many candidates. Embracing new innovations and technologies boost our recruitment capabilities by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and candidate experience.” She adds, “We prioritize building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring that we understand their needs and preferences thoroughly. Our proactive sourcing methods, including talent pipelining and succession planning, further strengthen our position as a trusted partner and advisor in talent acquisition.”
Into the Future As a Modern Gateway to Talent
Founded in 2018, Gateway Search, over the years, has been successful in balancing flexibility with robustness in its approach by adopting a hybrid model that combines the agility of boutique firms with the resources of larger organizations. This approach has proven particularly effective in industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare, where rapid innovation and changing market dynamics require highly adaptable recruitment strategies. The company’s fresh approach—always keeping a tab open on the industry trends, such as Remote Work Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and AI —has enabled it to establish itself as a modern-day, tech-savvy organization.
“We remain active and forward-looking in the industry by staying in close contact with clients and candidates, keeping ourselves informed about emerging best practices and innovative solutions in talent acquisition. In the new year, we look forward to continue delivering exceptional results and helping our clients achieve their recruitment goals,” Florence & Stacey conclude.
Stacey Seah, Co-founder & Vice President, Gateway Search
Stacey has close to 20 years of executive recruitment experience, coupled with more than 15 years of proficiency in sales and key account management within the healthcare and consumer sectors. Her specialization lies in recruiting mid to senior-level executives across various domains, including general management, sales & marketing, research, and technical roles. Stacey's expanded specializations include automotive, industrial, and manufacturing on top of healthcare and life science industries.
Florence Leow, Co-founder & Vice President, Gateway Search
Florence has been in the recruitment industry for 14 years. She oversees the Technology, Banking, and Finance sectors placing senior executives from mid to senior management levels, and in recent years, on disruptive technologies within the e-Commerce, Internet & FinTech domains. Over the years, she has earned a reputation as a trusted, dependable advisor for numerous clients and candidates, drawing upon her deep market knowledge, expansive network, and consultative, collaborative approach.
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