Attracting the Best Talent

Abacus attracts the best talent with an effective talent pipeline system.  Our proficient talent pipeline blends recruiting channels, organizational programs, and internal processes to attract a dynamic mix of potential candidates.  We recognize that by continually changing our talent channels, we can discover a wide mixture of resources.  Abacus programs integrate a referral network, retention of contract talent, competitive compensation packages, exposure through publicity, and ensure satisfied employees. The selection process empowers our recruiters to understand the competencies and characteristics that our clients seek, resulting in the selection of the right person from our talent pipeline. The goal of our talent pipeline system is to attract, select, place, and retain a consistent supply of talent to fulfill all of our client’s roles. Abacus has the RIGHT PERSON, RIGHT NOW.

Channels

• We network extensively and gather referrals from industry professionals within organizations similar to that of our clients.
• Targeted and broad-based talent pool.
• Active involvement in Associations and Trade Groups.
• Full integration of technical sourcing tools; Social Media, the Abacus website, Internet Job Boards, and Web 2.0 solutions.
   

Programs

• The Abacus retention program elevates retention levels by ensuring employee morale is kept high. Retention strategies include commensurate compensation packages, recognition awards, career development programs, open communication lines, and bonuses. By ensuring morale is kept high, employees are fully engaged at the task at hand.  
• To retain employees, Abacus is committed to a culture of respect and open communication. Strong communication, including an emphasis on listening and understanding, is a foundation for preventing problems. Frequent communication between the Abacus staff and the employees, as well as the Abacus staff and our clients hiring manger, is important to addressing and resolving performance issues.  Abacus maintains an open door policy with all organizational stakeholders.
• An effective referral program that provides Abacus with quality passive candidates and assists in fulfilling highly specialized positions which are difficult to fulfill through conventional channels.
  • Referral Program
• Commensurate benefit package geared towards today’s professionals.
  • Benefits
• Internal marketing and publicity programs geared towards driving candidates to Abacus.
   

Processes

• Recruiting approach that is strives for quality by fully understanding the job requirements and nuances of the discipline.
• Proactive and reactive recruiting of passive employed, active employed, and active unemployed. 
• Specialized recruiters provide additional industry and talent insight.
• Recruiters seek feedback loops to request additional information from the manager to refine searches.
• We utilize a state-of-the-art computerized database to track all of our potential, current and former employees. The database contains thousands of candidates.
• Employees are screened using efficient and detailed employee hiring verification services.
  • Reference Checks
  • Background Checks
  • Drug Screens
  • Skill Verification Checks.