The biggest challenge for Randstad was finding suitable top quality candidates within the highly sensitive project deadlines that J&J had because of the pandemic. Panda helped overcome these challenges by recognizing J&J’s organisational needs while developing a relationship where the team of recruiters clearly understood what each department required. This ornoing, the recruiters at Panda delivered profiles quickly and efficiently to get the right people in place to support their requirements.

When beginning the collaboration with J&J, Panda’s recruiters maintained consistent communication with the contact person at Randstad. The purpose of this is to make sure the recruiters have a precise understanding of the story behind each position, the department's cultural fit, and the future vision J&J has. Once this was established, Panda created a team of recruiters that were experts in each area J&J was recruiting for. The team of recruiters then stayed in communication with Randstad regularly to stay on top of any developments or changes to the project. The recruiters began mapping out potential candidates that met J&J’s standards as a market leader in the Bio-pharma sector. Each recruiter engaged with the top-quality candidates to get a deeper understanding of their capabilities and backgrounds. The team found the right candidates that suited each role and the company - quickly, which contributed to J&J’s achieving its project goals.

Within 48 hours, the recruiters provided several profiles and scheduled interviews with prospective candidates. Within the week, Panda had filled both vacancies and had feedback that it was the best recruitment service the hiring manager had ever received because of the pace of delivery and quality of candidates.

Panda International has placed 23 Quality, R&D, RA and Engineering specialists within 12 months. We have since become one of the top 5 suppliers. The consultants at Panda delivered highly skilled experts who have proven track records of over-achieving on targets; completing projects according to set timelines, and simultaneously improving processes that will save time, and money and ensure J&J brings superior products to market.

Absolutely. This is one of the closest collaborations that Panda has and we believe it will continue to flourish because of the transparent communication, managing of expectations and the quality of candidates we have delivered.