The company will address critical agility and
specialisation shortages facing enterprises and consulting
firms
SYDNEY, July 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Outsized, a global leader in the high-end
independent talent market, has announced its strategic expansion
into the Australian and New
Zealand (ANZ) region. With a network of over 30,000
independent consultants and skilled contractors, Outsized is as the
only on-demand talent platform specialising in high-end roles.
In 2023 alone, Outsized grew it's platform by over 50% in terms
of talent members. Off the back of very strong year-on-year revenue
growth since its inception in 2016, Outsized closed its Series A
fundraising round in Q4 2023, and is on an expansion journey across
the Asia-Pacific region.
The local Outsized team will be led by Sara Kahlau, a seasoned expert in talent models
and innovation. Sara, previously at Booz & Co and icare NSW,
and most recently a leader in the global on-demand talent market,
brings a wealth of experience to her role as Managing Director,
ANZ.
Outsized differentiates itself by taking a unique "human-first"
approach, in contrast to the highly transactional model prevalent
in the talent industry which traditionally serves to benefit
clients only, albeit without long-lasting partnerships. This
includes role scoping support, contracting, and relationship
management, ensuring mutual benefits for clients and talent. This
approach has been pivotal to Outsized's success, as evidenced by
client reviews[1], across the wider APAC region,
Africa, and the Middle East, and is set to redefine talent
engagement in Australia and
New Zealand.
"With Outsized, our customers in ANZ can expect a tailored
approach that aligns talent solutions with strategic business
objectives," Sara affirmed. "Our model ensures clients have access
to all the skills they need whenever they need them, without the
fixed costs, through our unique talent pool and virtual bench
products, giving clients on-tap access to pre-vetted, highly
skilled talent curated to their individual needs.
"In ANZ, demand for flexible, independent talent solutions is
growing rapidly," noted Sara Kahlau.
"Outsized fills a critical gap in the market by offering an
intuitive platform that not only meets business needs for agility
and expertise but empowers talent to shape their careers on their
terms."
The ANZ expansion coincides with a trend where businesses
increasingly turn to independent talent for agility, innovation and
efficiency. In 2023, Outsized experienced an increase of 154% in
the number of independents on contracts, up from an increase of 45%
the year prior. Some of the key growth areas Outsized expects to
see in the ANZ market includes Data, AI, Digital Transformation,
Technology, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability/ESG.
Recent studies indicate that 88% of Australian businesses need
talent with the right skills, especially in areas like Project
Management, Business Analytics, and Digital
Transformation[2].
Outsized's expansion strategy is bolstered by its existing
relationships with major consulting firms and its specialisation in
sectors including financial services, insurance, healthcare, and
government.
"As we expand our footprint in ANZ, Outsized remains committed
to delivering unparalleled value to our clients and talent
partners," concluded Anurag Bhalla,
co-founder of Outsized. "We are excited to embark on this journey,
redefining the future of work through innovative talent
solutions."
About Outsized
Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform for highly-skilled
independent professionals. It enables large enterprises and
consulting firms in Asia-Pacific,
Africa, and the Middle East to implement flexible workforce
models by providing access to vetted talent from a host of
professional disciplines. With a focus on experienced
professionals, and full-time contracts, Outsized empowers and
supports both the people and the businesses that use its platform.
Outsized has local teams based in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South
Africa, India, Dubai, Saudi
Arabia, and Bahrain, and is
committed to creating a sustainable, win-win ecosystem for clients
and talent.
[1] https://www.trustpilot.com/review/outsized.com
[2] Labour Market Update - December
2023 | Jobs and Skills Australia
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