Case Study for Consulting & Contracting

How Co-Worker Tech Powered Huawei's Growth by Successfully Staffing Their New R&D Facility in Lund

Situation

Huawei, a global leader in ICT, embarked on an ambitious initiative to establish a new R&D facility in Sweden. The primary challenge? Attracting over 40 senior R&D contracting professionals within the inaugural year.

Johan at Co-Worker was always there to help during my time at Huawei. Fast to respond, on point information, transparent- all the things you would hope for in a supplier. With the added bonus of a highly professional and positive attitude where no problem was big enough to even become a problem. Johan and Johanna at Co-worker would always go above and beyond to support us as a client, and it was much appreciated. Would warmly recommend Co-worker to anyone in the industry.

Ava Fard

Consultant Manager, Huawei Technologies R&D

Objective

Co-Worker Tech was entrusted with a two-fold mission:

Candidate Flow Boost

Collaborate with Huawei's HR department to understand their requirements and amplify the candidate flow for 40+ strategic R&D positions.

Contracting Solutions

Provide staffing and contracting solutions for approved candidates who didn't fit within Huawei's headcount for permanent roles.

Key Positions to Be Filled

Approach

Recognizing the importance of synergy, Co-Worker Tech prioritized establishing a close partnership, rooted in trust and transparent communication, with Huawei’s management and HR teams.

Key Strategies Implemented

Real-time Updates

Ensured that we remained updated with position requirements and any organizational changes, facilitating accurate communication with potential candidates.

Transparent Pricing

Established a clear pricing structure for our staffing and contractor services, streamlining contract negotiations and expediting the hiring process.

Unified Candidate Approach

Recognized the apprehensions some candidates had about being contracted by a supplier rather than being directly hired by the client. To address this, we emphasized the long-term, cohesive partnership between Co-Worker Tech and Huawei, ensuring candidates felt secure and valued.

Integrated Consulting Process

Understanding & Sourcing

After grasping the client's specific needs, we tapped into our vast network to identify suitable consultants.

Interviews & Evaluation

Through a series of interviews, we ensured consultants' technical expertise aligned with the client's vision.

Seamless Onboarding

We took charge of the entire onboarding process, guaranteeing a smooth transition for consultants into the new R&D facility.

Results

By the close of the first year, the new R&D facility in Lund was bustling with over 40 dedicated contractual staff, marking a successful collaboration between Huawei and Co-Worker Tech.