Navigating the Baltic Market - workforce, talent acquisition and recruitment solutions
Žilvinas Akelis –Country Manager Baltics
The labor markets of the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – have undergone significant transformations over the past decade. These changes have been influenced by various economic, and social factors and also have been driven by technological advancements, that shifted economic conditions, and made an impact on evolving workforce expectations. Nevertheless, because of the quick adaptation and flexibility that these markets have to offer, Baltic countries became attractive markets where various kinds of businesses want to invest.
Gi Group Holding in Baltics recruitment services launch
One of the key features of the Baltic labor markets is their flexibility. This flexibility has been crucial in adapting to economic situations and maintaining competitiveness. The Baltic countries have implemented various labor market reforms to enhance flexibility, including changes in employment protection legislation and the promotion of flexible work arrangements.
„Gi Group Holding has achieved a perfect local presence in every country – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. After years of organic growth and acquisitions, we are finally able to cover all three markets equally strongly <….> and now it is time to improve our value proposition to the clients that prefer a single solution for three Baltic markets – one point of contact, unified project management, extended resource base, and, of course, globally tested solutions“, – adds Žilvinas Akelis, Country Manager Baltics. “Moreover we never forget that differences matter. But our clients will receive a clear picture of those differences in labor market by a thorough comparison, clear evidence, and single methodology.”
How Gi Group Holding services can help businesses recruit Top Talents in the Baltics
The use of data analytics in recruitment has grown significantly. Recruitment agencies now leverage data to gain insights into candidate behavior, job market trends, and the effectiveness of their recruitment strategies. This data-driven approach allows recruiters to make more informed decisions, optimize their processes, and improve the overall candidate experience. This also helps to ensure that our own clients will be introduced to top talents in the market and will be able to choose the best of the best candidates to work for them.
The understanding of Baltic region capacity and capabilities allows Gi Group Holding company in the Baltics to offer the best solution-based services, because we can help our clients according to their own needs. Žilvinas Akelis says: „Our solutions add value that comes with strong local experience – they are aligned on a regional level, and they are drafted using business cases from our global company. Gi Group Holding is a global player with a strong presence in local markets. And we know how to use it for our advantage when it comes to searching, find, and provide the top choice for the client.“
Nevertheless, our organization understands the value of people – our employees, candidates, and clients. “We are a service company in the human resources area. People in our company are a key component of our value. Similarly, like quality of our candidates matters most to our clients. We know this and we take care that Gi Group Holding in the Baltics should be the top team in the market – a right combination of competence, attitude, and values“, – shares Žilvinas Akelis. With this kind of attitude, the services that Gi Group Holding is offering meet the needs of both parties – clients and candidates.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the recruitment industry in the Baltics is expected to continue evolving in response to technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics. The focus will likely remain on leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, promoting diversity and inclusion, and addressing talent shortages through innovative recruitment strategies. And that‘s the direction that Gi Group Holding is following in the Baltic region when providing recruitment services. To be the top choice for clients and for candidates and to be an intermediary that connects them.
* Gi Group Holding in the Baltics operates through “CVO Recruitment” and “Simplika” (white-collar, professional recruitment), “Gi Group Lithuania” and “Gi BPO” (blue-collar staffing) brands.