Thanksgiving traditions are as varied and distinct as the families and individuals celebrating the holiday. We love how time-honored aspects are constantly intermingled with new and interesting elements, making each year a unique celebration. So while we’re still working on an ECLARO balloon for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, there are Thanksgiving traditions that deserve a moment in the spotlight today...
Consider turducken. And football. And hiring the Right People. Maybe not in that order, of course.
Last Thanksgiving Day, in honor of the late, great football coach and announcer John Madden, all three NFL games featured a special coin for the coinflip that featured Madden’s silhouette on the “heads” side and…wait for it…a Thanksgiving turducken as “tails.” (This is a thing. We’re not making it up, although we do wish we’d come up with the idea.)
For the uninitiated, turducken is a dish consisting of turkey stuffed with deboned duck that’s been stuffed with deboned chicken. Layer upon layer upon layer of culinary creativity. While the origin story remains a bit murky (the name itself was trademarked by legendary Louisiana chef Paul Prudhomme in 1985), the creative approach to taking a holiday meal to the next level cannot be denied. Madden was such a fan of the dish that he famously talked up the treat during Thanksgiving Day NFL games for years, and actually ate his first one on-air during the New Orleans Saints hosted the St. Louis Rams at the Superdome in Louisiana on December 1, 1996.
Some might even say it’s inspiring. And by “some,” we mean us, here at ECLARO.
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Maybe it’s the memory of Madden, or just a vision of plates piled with turkey and mashed potatoes and stuffing and pumpkin pie that got us thinking, but today we’re reimagining the turducken concept as a recipe for staffing success, layering multiple services and approaches to find the Right People for businesses regardless of industry, size and talent needs. By combining various layers of expertise and offerings to meet the nuanced needs of our clients, businesses can find the Right People with right mix of skills, experience and company-culture fit—all essential in today’s highly competitive market, where retaining top talent can be as challenging as finding it.
Layer 1: Customized Talent Solutions
ECLARO has always been, at its core, consultative and creative. Recognizing that companies have unique staffing needs, our service offerings are tailored to meet the specific hiring goals of every client by working with you from the beginning to create a custom approach. Whether an organization requires strategic staffing and consulting for project-based roles, direct hire for permanent positions, or a customized outsourcing and offshoring solution that brings world-class talent onto your team from our global services centers in the Philippines, ECLARO works with every client to deliver the Right People for you.
We know that “one size DOES NOT fit all” (that’s a little holiday-shopping tip for you as well when you’re picking out that sweater for Uncle Bob), so our bespoke approach drives results for a range of business models and growth stages, from Fortune 50 companies to innovative start-ups. By offering customized options, ECLARO ensures that clients hire talent ideally suited to the specific demands of their roles.
Layer 2: Specialized Recruitment
With that core understanding of your business needs, ECLARO connects the Right People with the Right People. That means the Right People for every role that our clients are looking to fill. For job candidates, it means setting you up to work with the Right People who are offering career opportunities where you can thrive and grow as professionals and people. Over 25 years our specialized recruitment services have delivered talent across myriad industries, including technology, finance, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, business operations, utilities, government and beyond.
This second layer addresses each client’s desire for top talent by accessing our proprietary portfolio of some 12 million vetted candidates. ECLARO’s talent acquisition experts have in-depth knowledge of each industry and develop an understanding of the specific skill sets and experiences required for every role. This expertise helps narrow down applicants to those who meet the precise needs of your organization, so you are presented with candidates who are ideally suited for you.
Layer 3: Workforce Management and Support
A collaborative deep-dive approach to understand your company’s talent needs is the start. Recruiting the Right People for your specific roles comes next. Now the final layer brings everything together. Working with ECLARO means access to support in areas ranging from interviews, contracts and onboarding to HR, payroll management, compliance, employee retention strategies and more. Our workforce management offerings ensure that new hires are integrated smoothly and stay engaged, helping organizations nurture and retain their workforce.
By overseeing particular logistical elements, ECLARO helps companies focus on their core business objectives rather than getting bogged down in certain administrative complexities. This layer also helps bridge the gap between employer and employee, ensuring both parties are supported throughout the employment lifecycle.
The Turducken Effect
The individual aspects of our multi-layered approach come together to create a harmonious whole that enhances the impact of each of its parts. Effectively understanding a client’s staffing needs, then devising a custom recruitment strategy and following it all up with ongoing support and workforce management all mean that our clients are not merely hiring people—they’re benefitting from an end-to-end service that ensures they get the Right People with the right support structures in place so everyone succeeds. Our clients find that this holistic approach mitigates the risks and inefficiencies of traditional hiring methods, providing a robust staffing solution that adapts to the ever-changing needs of modern businesses.
There are intricate challenges that today’s businesses face when searching for talent. Ongoing success requires innovative methods. By layering specialized recruitment, flexible staffing options, support and workforce management, ECLARO provides a comprehensive solution that has proven to be a recipe for success. Now, can somebody please pass the turducken.
Wishing all our clients, job candidates, colleagues, friends and families a joyous Thanksgiving. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!
