Catalyzing Growth: From 40 to 250 Employees in A Decade

Division: Information Technology

Time can often be a limiting factor in the quest for exceptional talent, impacting productivity and team morale. Allied OneSource is here to streamline your journey, enabling you to focus on your core business. 

We're excited to share the story of our collaboration with an intercontinental logistics provider. It's a story of expansion, precision, and a unique hiring strategy that we're eager to unfold. 

The Obstacle 

Our client works in an intermodal field and had a significant puzzle to solve. They were growing quickly and needed to find new talent across different states for various jobs, from tech to customer service and more. 

Headquartered in Ohio, they had expanded to other states like Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. They were active in different industries, like automotive, construction, consulting, government, tech, logistics, services, robotics, software, and transportation. 

Our journey with them began in 2013 when they were starting with about 40 employees. As the years went by, they experienced impressive growth and now have 250 employees. We were proud to help them hire more than half of their workforce during the last ten years. 

This partnership didn't happen by chance. We were recommended to them, and they realized they needed a partner who could meet their needs for finding the right people in large numbers and across various locations and roles. We specialize in staffing and professional services, so we were a perfect fit for their specific needs. 

They were growing fast and needed a partner who could keep up with their hiring demands while maintaining their high standards. 

The Solution 

At Allied OneSource, we go beyond traditional talent search methods. Instead of relying on impersonal job descriptions and emails, our approach involves active engagement with clients’ organizational culture, leadership, and subject matter experts. We collaborated closely with their IT department to ensure that every person we hired and every job we filled was a perfect fit. 

As an integral part of their team, we collaboratively crafted job descriptions, and sought top talent that aligned seamlessly with specific roles. We remained deeply committed to finding the best talent through sustained partnerships rooted in understanding our client's unique needs and vision. Our commitment was such that we acted as an extension of their team and were ingrained into the success of our clients. 

We searched for talent as if they were joining our team because each of our clients is a part of our team. 

Our innovative Contract-to-Hire model facilitated this success. We introduced this approach when our client needed specialized IT talent. It provided flexibility to convert high-performing contractors to full-time employees to retain talent that thrived within client's teams and culture. Here's how it worked: 

Talent Pool: Much like our standard contract hiring process, we diligently scoured our extensive talent pool to identify highly qualified candidates who were eager to become part of their team. 

Contractor Engagement: Selected candidates started as contractors, seamlessly integrating into their projects and operations. They contributed their expertise and enthusiasm while getting to know the organization from the inside. 

The Conversion: The Contract-to-Hire model ensured a seamless transition from contractor to full-time employee. If, during their contract tenure, both the client and the candidate discovered that it's a great fit – they not only adapted to the company culture, but also thrived in it – the client had the choice to convert them into a full-time team member. 

Unlike the usual ways of hiring, our model is flexible, adapting to the clients’ team's changing needs as well as the candidate's aspirations. 

And there's more. In addition to our excellent talent, we recognized the importance of fair pay and cultivating an environment where contractors can thrive. Our process facilitated smooth full-time transitions for top talent by bridging temporary and permanent roles. 

To date we continue to enhance our policies and program offerings to ensure outstanding experience for our extended workforce. 

The Outcome 

The journey was nothing short of remarkable. We successfully brought more than 200 employees on board, spanning an impressive array of 20 unique job functions across 5 states and 2 languages by leveraging our personalized recruitment strategy. 

Our unwavering commitment to securing not just any talent but the right talent sets us apart. We were strategically and tactically engaged with executives and hiring managers, and in rare instances, even directly with their valued customers. This personalized approach ensured that every individual we hired aligned seamlessly with the role they fulfilled, creating not just a win-win, but a resounding win-win-win-win. That's a lot of wins! 

But this is just the beginning. Current forecasts point toward exponential growth in the years ahead, and we're ready to embrace it with open arms! 

The Impact 

Our journey has had a profound impact on our organization: 

• Diverse Workforce: We've successfully recruited over 100 employees, spanning 20 unique job functions across 5 states and 2 languages, fostering diversity and enriching our talent pool. 
• Engagement with Stakeholders: Our personalized approach has led to direct engagement with executives, hiring managers, and even customers, deepening our connections and understanding of their needs. 
• Tailored Talent Alignment: Every new hire seamlessly and effortlessly fits their designated role, leading to a mutually beneficial win-win situation for all parties involved. 
• Future Readiness: We're prepared for exponential growth on the horizon, thanks to our robust talent acquisition strategies and stakeholder engagement. 

For inquiries and further information, reach out to us at info@AlliedOneSource.com

Let's build on the achievements we've celebrated and continue to shape a future filled with possibilities together.