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Control over external hiring at government organisations

Digitisation, labour market trends and political pressure surrounding legislation and regulations make working with external hires within central government challenging. HeadFirst combines technology with sector-specific market knowledge. We optimise your external hiring from recruitment to onboarding and contract management. 

External hiring trends

The proportion of hired professionals within the government has risen from 6% to 13%.
Fewer new assignments, more contract renewals
Highest hourly rates in central government
57% of independent professionals are open to returning to salaried employment

Anchored in the world of central government

With over ten years of experience working with ministries, autonomous administrative authorities and government agencies, we are familiar with how central government works. We are well versed in tendering rules, governance frameworks, political sensitivities and the importance of public accountability.

Our solutions are designed with compliance by design: compliance with the DBA Act, GDPR, NIS2 and internal frameworks is guaranteed as standard. This means you can be sure that processes are not only efficient, but also legally and administratively sound.

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Practical insight and strategic added value

Our Striive platform provides you with real-time dashboards for expenditure, risks and supplier performance. These are essential for audits, management reports and responding to parliamentary questions.

In addition, we integrate ESG criteria and diversity into the selection process for professionals and suppliers. Our people work closely with HR, procurement, control and policy departments. Not only to realise hiring, but also to strengthen the government's strategic goals and make them measurable.