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PROFILEMind theskills gapBridge PersonnelLosing staff members to othercompanies is never easy.Replacing them is even moredifficult. Trying to find that oneperson with the right qualifications,experience, attitude and aptitude,not to mention one who will fityour company’s inner dynamic andshare its vision, can seem like aninsurmountable task.Driven by the desire to providecompanies with strategic insight anddirection in attracting and recruitingthe right intellectual capital, BridgePersonnel was founded. This blackownedrecruitment company providesthe fast-paced corporate world withintellectual human capital solutionsin permanent, temporary andcontracting placements.Many years ago, Bridge Personnelrealised that a company’s employeesare its greatest assets, and thatthey deserve a dynamic workingenvironment, appropriate trainingand opportunities to develop theirfull potential. Thus, it is one of thecompany’s intrinsic values to respectand treat every person whom itencounters with the utmost sincerity,honesty and dignity.Over the last decade, BridgePersonnel has established andbuilt a reputation with numerousblue-chip companies, includingSAA, Spoornet, Eskom, ABSA, DeBeers, South African Breweries,Transnet, Metrorail, Kellogg’s,Standard Bank, Southern Sun, OldMutual, Murray & Roberts and FirstNational Bank. The types of positionsBridge Personnel has assisted infilling include managing directors,financial directors, IT managers,brand managers, payroll managers,procurement managers, businessdevelopment managers, engineers,auditors, statisticians, secretaries,personal assistants, and many more.Bridge Personnel has a databaseof some 8 000 candidates. Its firststep in recruitment is to search thisdatabase. Should the search provefutile, the next step is to advertisein major publications and on joblistings websites in an effort to attractthe right candidate for the vacancy.Bridge can also ‘headhunt’ executivetalent, directing the search only tothose areas and companies whereexecutive talent is available. BridgePersonnel will never search or recruitfrom within its client companies.Bridge Personnel makes a pointof visiting clients personally for eachplacement to assess their needsaccurately and ensure clarity onthe job description and specificationcriteria. Ongoing feedback keepseverybody informed of the process,while only the best candidatesare referred to the client. Totalconfidentiality is of the utmostimportance.Determined to be an invaluablepartner in the outsourcing sector,Bridge Personnel prides itself onperformance, accountability anddelivering results. The company isable to assist with executive searches,temporary or permanent placements,response handling and salary surveys.Other services include psychometrictesting, credit and criminal checks,and qualification verification.The company’s mission and coregoals are fundamentally linked todelivering an exceptionally highquality of recruitment service. Afterall, top-notch service and customersatisfaction are crucial pillars in thebuilding of a successful and lastingbusiness. ✥Progressive women in business 53