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Research and consultancy

Our research and consultancy team specialises in solving your unique recruitment challenges. We take time to understand your business goals, then we provide tailored data analysis and strategic advice designed to future-proof your workforce.

Bespoke solutions for complex challenges

Every business faces unique recruitment and workforce challenges—whether that's navigating new markets, tackling regional hiring shortages, or preparing for the impacts of an ageing workforce. When planning for these eventualities, you should do so in a way that makes sense for your business, taking into account the complexity of your operations, your need for specialised talent and the scale at which you operate.

That’s where our research and consultancy service comes in. Our approach is simple yet powerful: we start with your specific challenges, taking the time to deeply understand your organisation’s needs, goals, and pain points. Rather than delivering off-the-shelf solutions, we craft tailored strategies designed to solve problems. We also help you see around corners, to identify and solve challenges you may not even have considered.

Combining deep expertise in recruitment with advanced data analysis, we help you make better, more informed decisions to grow your business, adapt to market forces, and maintain your competitive edge.

Our track record

  • 361

    organisations have relied on our market intelligence for their talent decisions

  • 55%

    of our Market Intelligence customers have been working with us for over 5 years

  • 50+

    data sources are analysed to produce our market intelligence reports

  • 100+

    clients from over 100 different countries have benefitted from our market intelligence

How we can help you with research & consultancy?

 

Transform your workforce strategy

Stay ahead of industry shifts and innovations that require new employee skills and attitudes.

We combine tools like talent mapping and predictive modelling to reveal skills gaps early, allowing you to invest in targeted workforce training and change management programs so that your organisation can rise to tomorrow’s challenges.

Navigate multi-market hiring

Be ready to tackle local market challenges like differing labour laws, cultural expectations, local hiring practices and talent availability.

We analyse your goals and risks in any given location, to provide recommendations to boost your hiring prospects and improve efficiency on the ground.

Adapt to workforce trends

Gain clarity on the workforce issues associated with remote work, gig economies, and changing candidate expectations around lifestyle and flexibility.

What sets us apart is our ability to connect the dots between trend data and your real-world recruitment experiences. We don’t just deliver numbers; we interpret them, giving you the foresight to navigate shifting market forces with confidence.

Predict future risks and opportunities

Prepare for the unknown by building resilience into your recruitment strategy. 

With deep expertise in recruitment and talent dynamics, as well as broad experience across different sectors and client challenges, we provide you with bespoke recommendations specific to your business—helping prepare you for every eventuality.

Meet our Market Intelligence specialists

Daniel Campbell

Daniel Campbell

Engagement Manager, Talent Advisory

Daniel is the Engagement Manager for the Robert Walters Talent Advisory team. He supports our clients to shape their current and future talent strategies using a suite of award-winning advisory solutions.

Phill Brown

Phill Brown

Global Head of Market Intelligence

Phill has 25 years experience in recruitment and talent, working on enabling organisations through data, analytics, and insights to achieve more effective recruitment and talent retention. 

 
Contact us to discuss your Research & consultancy requirements

 

 

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FAQs

  • What types of recruitment challenges does this service address?

    Our research and consultancy service is designed to tackle a wide range of recruitment challenges, including:

    • identifying and addressing skills shortages in your industry or specific markets
    • optimising talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates
    • overcoming recruitment challenges in new markets or across multiple jurisdictions
    • planning for workforce evolution, such as adapting to changing demographics or new skill requirements.

    We offer solutions tailored to your business’s unique needs, ensuring we address your immediate challenges and long-term goals.

  • How is the service tailored to meet our specific needs?

    We begin with an in-depth conversation to understand your business challenges, goals, and recruitment context. We don’t provide one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we design each project to address your specific needs, combining bespoke data analysis with human expertise.

    Whether you need help understanding regional hiring challenges, exploring multi-market strategies, or anticipating future skills, we align our research and recommendations to your objectives, delivering practical, actionable solutions that directly boost your business.

  • Can this service help us identify skills shortages or demographic trends in specific markets?

    Yes, identifying skills shortages and demographic trends is one of our specialties. We analyse labour market data, industry trends, and workforce demographics to provide a clear picture of talent availability in your target regions. 

    For example, we can pinpoint how ageing populations, technological advancements, or migration patterns are impacting skill supply in your industry. These insights help you adapt your recruitment strategy, tap into new talent pools, and plan for future workforce needs.

  • How can this service help us plan for future workforce needs, such as upskilling or talent gaps?

    Our service helps you anticipate and prepare for the skills your business will need as it grows and evolves. Using predictive analysis, we identify emerging trends in your industry and how they might impact your workforce.

    We provide recommendations on when and where to invest in upskilling initiatives, which roles to prioritise for recruitment, and how to mitigate potential talent gaps. This proactive approach ensures your organisation is equipped to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

  • Can you support multi-market recruitment strategies for a global business?

    Absolutely. Our team specialises in analysing recruitment dynamics across multiple markets, offering insights tailored to the regions and industries where you operate.

    We consider factors like regional talent availability, cultural differences, and local hiring practices to provide strategies that work globally but are effective locally. Whether you’re expanding into new territories or optimising an existing multi-market approach, we help you navigate the complexities of international recruitment.

  • What complementary services do you offer?

    We also provide salary benchmarking, talent and market mapping, and competitor insight services:

    Salary & benefits benchmarking provides an analysis of your pay and benefits packages to ensure they are designed to attract top talent, retain your best people, and keep your business competitive.

    Talent and market mapping reveals where talent pools are located within your industry, helping you understand the pipeline for critical skills and roles.

    Competitor insights show you how others in your sector target candidates and market themselves as employers of choice, allowing you to tailor your strategies for maximum impact.

     

 

 

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