AN VO, Managing Partner, Apac RegionThis is fueling an intense talent war at the executive level as more businesses ride the growth wave and branch out internationally. There is a pressing need for leaders with international exposure who are equipped to scale operations and bring global market understanding to the table.
Enter Janus, the gateway connecting organizations with the visionary talents of tomorrow.
The premier talent acquisition expert understands the Vietnamese market’s distinct requirements. It holds a prominent space in Southeast Asia as one of the few agencies that deliver end-to-end talent solutions. This includes targeted executive and C-suite recruitment and advisory services for employer branding and talent integration across the region, securing the right hires who propel organizations to new pinnacles of growth and innovation.
“Our strategic solutions not only cater to immediate talent demands but lay a foundation for future talent forecasting, ensuring businesses build a sustainable and appealing employer brand,” says An Vo, Managing Partner, APAC region, Janus Executive Search.
It specializes in major industries with prominent growth trajectories. In the financial services sector, it identifies top-tier talent adept in navigating complex regulations, leading digital transformation, helping clients confidently scale and expand. Another sector of focus is FMCG and retail, where Janus’ expertise helps businesses source talent that understands the consumer psyche and international best practices, making it easier for them to strategize and cater to specific consumer preferences. Its area of expertise also extends to emerging technology sectors, covering a broad spectrum that includes edtech, proptech, and fintech, to position clients at the vanguard of tech advancements.
To meet the modern-day challenges of talent acquisition and management, Janus offers a comprehensive suite of four solutions that cross off the A to Z of recruitment. This approach supports organizations throughout the process, from conducting talent mapping to creating compensation structures, to secure and retain the right talent.
Strategic Talent Mapping for Informed Decision-Making
Anticipating talent needs is the first step to a successful recruitment strategy. Janus takes a proactive approach to identify, understand, and forecast the types of skills and expertise its clients require.
Take the example of the financial services and retail sectors, where the increasing emphasis on digital transformation necessitates expertise in data analytics and digital capabilities. These skills, previously scarce in markets like Vietnam and other emerging economies, have become essential.
Acknowledging this shift, Janus introduces a workforce planning solution that conducts consistent talent mapping across the essential data capabilities, ensuring businesses are not left behind in the race to digital transformation. This comprehensive mapping becomes a blueprint for sustainable business growth. Organizations will have a talent pool in place when it’s time to scale beyond local markets. In the same manner, the practice is tailored to the business’s specific foreseeable capabilities in demand beyond just data.
Executive hiring is a typically lengthy process as it demands deep vetting, multiple interviews and background checks to find a strategic visionary who aligns with the company’s values and long-term goals.
This is where Janus’ talent mapping exercise provides a fast solution. It proactively surveys the market for required capabilities, available talent, and expected compensation. These insights allow businesses to plan and secure the necessary resources for a role before the vacancy even exists.
Bringing Global Vietnamese Expertise with Overseas Recruitment
To compete regionally and globally, Vietnamese companies seek professionals who understand the nuances of international markets and can bridge the cultural and technical divides. This is where its Overseas Returnees Talent solution finds its niche.
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Our strategic solutions not only cater to immediate talent demands but also lay a foundation for future talent forecasting, ensuring businesses build a sustainable and appealing employer brand
Vietnamese professionals who have ventured abroad for education and work opportunities represent a distinct talent pool. Their time overseas equips them with specialized technical skills, often unattainable within the local market. Beyond the technical, they also absorb global work cultures, understand international business protocols, and master multiple languages. Janus taps into this reservoir of talent, bringing back individuals who can wear multiple hats.
These professionals, with their dual understanding of local and global landscapes, become invaluable assets in driving innovation and establishing international collaborations for businesses operating in Vietnam. They also fill the talent gap in the local workforce, particularly in areas requiring advanced technical know-how and linguistic capabilities.
A combination of strategic employer branding and business consultancy enables Janus to attract overseas Vietnamese professionals. It assists clients in creating compelling, sustainable employer brands that resonate with high-caliber candidates. This influences the perception of businesses among potential recruits and positions them as employers of choice, guaranteeing they attract the best from the global Vietnamese diaspora.
Janus also assures that overseas professionals return to Vietnam with a desire to rediscover their roots and a drive to contribute to their community, rather than just seeking jobs.
Extensive talent mapping exercises have been conducted in key regions of significant Vietnamese diaspora populations— the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Janus engaged these overseas professionals through targeted talent campaigns. Going beyond presenting job offers, it communicated the inspiring visions of its clients, painting a vivid picture of how these potential hires could fit into and shape the future of these organizations. This strategy resonated deeply within the Vietnamese communities across these markets, resulting in strong engagements and bringing back many professionals to work at Vietnamese enterprises.
Securing the Right Fit through Clarity in Recruitment
For clients undergoing expansion or business transformation, crafting the perfect job description (JD) can be challenging. They’re often uncertain about the precise skills and qualifications needed for the role. This leads to JDs that lack transparency and fail to resonate with potential candidates.
Nearly 43 percent of candidates feel JDs do not contain enough information about the role, and these inadequate job adverts singularly diminish application rates by a staggering 52 percent. Niche requirements or unclear role scopes only heighten the challenge. Janus steps in at this critical juncture, refining the JD to align with the company’s current business phase and ensuring it clearly communicates the job roles and responsibilities.
“We actively support clients during candidate evaluations to make sure that potential hires not only match the stated requirements but align with the company’s broader vision,” says An Vo. “We also provide guidance on using the most suitable assessment tools in the market to evaluate the talent.”
To complete the full talent acquisition cycle, Janus offers a well-rounded talent mobility service. This ensures international talents transition smoothly into their new organizational and national environments. This holistic integration is vital to guaranteeing candidates excel and flourish in their new positions. An essential aspect to highlight is crafting an attractive yet feasible compensation package, given their complexity and premium nature in the market. Janus provides offer management services to create mutually beneficial compensation structures, so both businesses and candidates can shake hands.
We actively support clients during candidate evaluations to make sure that potential hires not only match the stated requirements but align with the company’s broader vision
This well-structured package is instrumental in retaining talent beyond the initial hiring phase and enhances a company’s reputation, making it an employer of choice. While businesses secure their ideal hires, candidates feel duly valued, which sets the foundation for a lasting relationship.
Drawing in Top Talent with Authentic Engagement
Janus takes pride in its ‘talent brand partnership’ with clients. Instead of relying on public postings, it opts for a more confidential and targeted approach. The goal is to create an appealing story for each assignment that can resonate with potential candidates, especially those well-established in their current roles. This methodology showcases opportunities in an inspiring and distinctive light, drawing in top talent who might not otherwise have considered a change.
The firm invests significant time engaging with the leadership, grasping the market landscape, and delving into the external and internal challenges faced by the client. Understanding their ambitions and business plans is crucial to tailoring solutions and crafting compelling narratives to secure the right candidates.
Crafting the Future of Executive Search with Proven Legacy
At the heart of Janus lies the rich experience of An Vo, whose journey as a talent acquisition head for multinational and local companies instills confidence in its clients. This firsthand knowledge of internal challenges related to hiring and onboarding senior talent creates a sense of relatability. Her background not only cements trust but highlights an expansive network that Janus can tap into.
Leveraging this experience, it strives to create the future of work with an agile and flexible approach. The company fosters a happy and efficient workforce. It champions the importance of work-life balance, giving its employees the autonomy to control their schedules. Whether fulfilling family responsibilities or pursuing personal interests, Janus’ flexible environment is tailored to let its consultants thrive, allowing them to work from anywhere at any time. This balance between work and personal life is not just a perk but a testament to the company’s commitment to holistic employee well-being.
As the narrative of Southeast Asia’s talent landscape continues to unfold, Janus has a clear vision to solidify its status as a premium executive search solutions provider to the region while remaining accessible to all. Gearing up for a transformative trajectory, it transcends geographies toward a future as limitless as its ambition.
