Futurelink Offers Sustainable Outsourced Staffing Solutions
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Melinda Cookson is the proud CEO of Futurelink, a national staffing solutions company.
Melinda entered the staffing industry in 1995 as a business development manager for a reputable national staffing company. Five years later and armed with fantastic training and work experience, she took a huge leap of faith and started her own recruitment agency. From those humble beginnings and with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, the company has expanded and now has staff located in most of the major regions of Southern Africa.
Futurelink offers temporary and permanent staffing solutions as well as value-added services for a wide range of operational requirements. Their clients are diverse and come from various industries; including manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, retail and the corporate sector.
The company prides itself on offering customised solutions to ensure that each client receives the service that is right for their operational needs. Melinda says that she and her company are committed to making a difference and that nothing is too much trouble when dealing with clients.
In order to honour this commitment, Futurelink’s staff are encouraged to have a can-do attitude to their work roles and operate with complete integrity. “We rely on our staff to participate fully in the daily operation of the business and we have a culture of trust and respect,†says Melinda.
Staffing Solutions
Through Futurelink’s exceptional service offering, the complete human resource function is handled; from sourcing, hiring and payroll through to performance management. Planned or unplanned, temporary or long-term staffing solutions are available. All staff are screened, referenced and ‘ready to go’. This service ensures minimum interruption or downtime for your organisation.
Permanent Recruitment
A large database and years of experience have uniquely positioned Futurelink to help place permanent staff that help their clients’ organisations grow. Driven by a passion to see both the individual and the organisation succeed, Futurelink ensures that the right people are selected for a business. The personalised service ensures that the client’s requirements and detailed job specifications are matched against relevant candidates. The service includes:
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Complete sourcing and response handling; from advertising to database searches and networking etc.
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Screening, shortlisting, reference checks, criminal checks, credit checks and education checks.
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Three-month guarantee post placement, with regular follow-ups (both client and candidate) to “cement†the placement.
“We operate at a level of excellence that sets us apart in the marketplace. We view ourselves as the experts and we pride ourselves on placing the right candidate in the right position,†says Melinda.
Outsourced Projects Division
The Outsourced Projects Division specialises in customised solutions for processes such as manufacturing, warehousing, logistics etc. Futurelink takes a holistic, outcomes-based responsibility for your entire project or process including the total human resources: administrative, payroll, industrial relations and workforce element, as well as overall supervision and management. This solution will ensure that each client’s quantitative and qualitative objectives are met. The service offering includes ongoing feedback and communication to meet key accountabilities.