Building a successful Workday practice isn't just about responding to immediate hiring needs. It requires a recruitment strategy that supports project delivery today while creating the foundations for sustainable growth tomorrow.
When one of the world's leading Workday Consulting Partners secured several major projects across Europe, Focus on WD was engaged to help meet immediate resource demands while developing a longer-term hiring strategy to support the continued expansion of its Workday practice.
Project Highlights
- Supported one of the world's leading Workday Consulting Partners
- Delivered more than 30 Workday professionals across contract and permanent roles
- Built a recruitment strategy combining immediate project support with long-term workforce planning
- Helped transition experienced contractors into permanent positions
- Supported multiple Workday implementation projects across Europe
The Challenge
Our client had experienced a significant increase in demand following the award of several major Workday implementation projects across Europe.
The immediate priority was to secure experienced Workday contractors capable of joining live projects without delay. However, discussions with stakeholders quickly highlighted a broader challenge. Continuing to rely solely on contract recruitment would not provide the long-term stability needed to support the organisation's growth ambitions.
The client needed a recruitment partner that could respond quickly to project demands while helping build a permanent Workday team capable of supporting future delivery across Europe.
Our Approach
Focus on WD took a consultative approach, beginning with an assessment of the client's immediate project requirements and longer-term workforce objectives.
The first phase focused on sourcing experienced Workday contractors to strengthen delivery teams and maintain momentum across active implementations. Once these critical requirements had been addressed, the recruitment strategy expanded to focus on permanent hiring, helping the client establish a more sustainable talent pipeline for future growth.
By combining specialist Workday market knowledge with ongoing workforce planning, we supported recruitment decisions that balanced short-term project requirements with long-term business objectives.
The Outcome
The partnership helped the client address immediate resource challenges while establishing a stronger foundation for the future growth of its European Workday practice.
The engagement delivered:
- More than 30 successful Workday placements across contract and permanent positions
- Immediate contractor support for multiple live Workday implementation projects
- A long-term recruitment strategy aligned with the client's European growth plans
- Successful transitions from contract to permanent employment, improving continuity across delivery teams
- A more balanced workforce capable of supporting both current projects and future business growth
By combining Workday contract recruitment with strategic permanent hiring, Focus on WD helped the client move beyond reactive recruitment and build a workforce strategy that supported both project delivery and long-term expansion across Europe.
