5 temporary experts give BAM sustainable clout in the construction industry

How People& BAM's recruitment team strengthens with flexible capacity and strategic workforce planning, for immediate results in project organizations.

The challenge: Scalable recruitment without burdening the core team

BAM Group, the Netherlands' largest construction and infrastructure organization, works on huge projects and has to deal with peaks in staffing requirements. Every new project, every tender won, means that extra recruitment capacity is needed in a short space of time.

BAM wants to move quickly at these times without overloading the permanent team. With a scarcity of technical talent and the need for immediate results, BAM was looking for a solution that was not only flexible and fast, but also contributed strategically to their workforce planning. With that question, BAM came to People&.

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Our approach: Five experts plus strategic guidance for a flexible shell

Since April 2024, People& has provided a customized solution that gives BAM exactly what they need: rapid scale-up when the pressure increases, with a team of experienced technical recruiters and ongoing strategic support.

It started when we asked Thomas Fabrie, our project owner, not only to provide interim specialists, but also to supervise the process and remain flexible in making adjustments where necessary. "Thomas quickly understands our request and ensures that agreements are kept, without us having to explain things over and over again," says Dave Heilbron, Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at BAM.

Led by Thomas, we brought in five experienced recruiters - Danilo Fabrie, Robin Priems, Robbert van der Vorst, Esmee Gutjens and Bobby Nijhoff - who are familiar with the dynamics of project organizations and the ins and outs of recruitment. They got to work from day one and brought in the expertise BAM was looking for.

At the same time, Thomas ensures that cooperation is streamlined, that BAM's goals remain sharp and that adjustments are made quickly when necessary. The team is regularly briefed and attuned to BAM's current issues.

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Why strategic workforce planning really helps BAM

With People&, BAM not only has access to recruitment expertise, but also a strategic workforce-planning system that responds flexibly to all recruitment needs, whether growing or shrinking.

We work together in a way that fits exactly with BAM's project organization. This allows BAM to scale up quickly in new tenders and to scale down just as easily when projects end or are delayed.

This approach not only gives BAM room to manage recruitment pressures, but also to make long-term strategic staffing choices. As Dave says, "People& ensures that we have the right people ready for each project and that we stay in control of our capacity."

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The result: Seamless response to project peaks and structural support

The collaboration between BAM and People& is already delivering concrete results. The five People& specialists are making an immediate impact and working as if they have been part of the BAM team for years. This allows BAM to respond smoothly to project peaks and continue to focus on long-term goals without any additional workload for the core team.

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Quote from BAM Group:

"People& not only provides technical recruiting power, but also offers an approach that streamlines the entire process. Thanks to Thomas as a partner, we also have someone who understands BAM's long-term needs. This allows us to move quickly and respond confidently to any new recruitment need." - Dave Heilbron, Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at BAM

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The People& Effect

People& is all about collaboration that goes beyond filling vacancies. With flexible solutions and strategic workforce planning, we ensure that organizations like BAM are always ready for their next step, without the strain on their core team. Our experts provide seamless support exactly where and when it's needed. Ready to strengthen your organization with flexibility and expertise? People& is ready to work with you to make your ambitions a reality.