“Over 50 employees drawing from 15 nationalities”
Founded in Tokyo in 2003 and has its head office in Akasaka, Tokyo. Slate has grown progressively thanks to the strong partnership and shared vision it has among its management team and the company's dedicated employees. Together they have made Slate into a full-fledged multi-faceted human capital enterprise covering the medical, industrial, accounting, IT, IT/MIS, professional services and financial services sectors. The company now has more than 100 employees drawing from nearly 20 nationalities and operates businesses on three continents.
“Your goals are our goals. Your success is our success.”
Finding and placing the best talent in a top company is more than just a business. It's an art, it's a science, it's a human skill. At a simple level, industry professionals are looking to extend themselves and maximize their potential, while on the corporate side, companies want to tap into that potential and get the very best talent working for them.
But it's more than about putting pegs into holes. At Slate, we realize that we must connect the best with the best, but we also understand that placing a professional with a client means not only knowing our business, but knowing their business.
Professionals looking for career advancement and personal development know that we will pursue their goals with the same passion they are putting into their own careers. We only look good if they look good.
Our corporate clients can rest easy knowing that our standards of recruitment, ethics and commitment will match theirs to the full. We aim to become 'as one' with our clients so that we understand their needs, their vision and their philosophy.
At Slate, we relentlessly track down the best people to put in the best positions in the best companies across the globe. And we don't compromise. Your standards are our standards. Your goals are our goals. Your success is our success.
Success starts here at Slate. We're waiting to help you in your success.
Ray V. Pedersen
Chairman
Slate Global, Singapore.
“Our mission is to be the leading brand in the world at providing human capital”
Slate Consulting K.K. specializes in the recruitment and placement of executives across a wide range of industries and regions. While our scope is broad, our application is detailed and personalized. We are meticulous in our efforts to ensure that clients and candidates receive the attention, care and professionalism they expect from a leader in the human capital field.
With an expanding international profile, our mission is to be the leading brand in the world at providing human capital solutions and making both clients and candidates glad they discovered us Slate strives to be at the forefront of innovation in the human capital industry and our cutting edge systems and processes have helped to establish us as trend setters in the field.
For Slate's international, multi-cultural and multi-talented staff, this is not a job; this is a passion. Because of our reputation, we are able to recruit the best people internally, hold onto them and help our business grow ' and, in turn, help your business grow.
Slate's services are divided into easily understood sectors along functional and regional lines. Our specialists are able to understand clients' needs and be responsive to them. Corporate clients will be introduced to the kind of candidates they are looking for; candidates will find the opportunities they've been seeking.
“Specialized Practice Groups are at the heart of Slate's systematic and thorough approach to search.”
Every Slate professional belongs to an industry or functional Practice Group according to their knowledge, expertise and passion. Through these practices, we pool our sector and candidate knowledge and conduct focused research on the respective industries across geographical borders.
But we also recognize that job descriptions and requirements don't always fall into simple categories. Corporate compliance, Internet strategies and human resource requirements, for example, mean that job definitions and concepts are shifting. At Slate, we are constantly moving, too. We assess, we assimilate and we act. No company can afford to stand still and we recognize that at Slate. Our instincts are fine, our reactions sharp. We are ready to act.
“Specialized Practice Groups are at the heart of Slate's systematic and thorough approach to search.”
The Search Process
Slate was built utilizing proactive search processes, which help to bring about the most consistent and effective results. These processes produce the best results at global, regional and local levels and guarantee that we meet the expectations of our clients and candidates.Slate is continuously innovating to stay ahead of the competition. Our leading edge proprietary systems and technologies have enabled us to create a global network of research centers that help to generate fresh opportunities ' and fresh resolutions ' in the field of human capital.
The Search Process (cont...)
Slate is linked to teams in North America, Europe, Japan, China and the rest of Asia, and this gives us the flexibility and resources to research, analyze, consult and act in a timely and effective manner across a broad geographical arena. This global resource helps us understand and respond to the needs of our clients positively and comprehensively.And as Slate expands internationally, our resources will grow, our knowledge will develop further and we will be able to satisfy more clients more often more completely.
Search Strategy
We carry out in-depth consultations with our clients to evaluate their needs and determine the best approach to meeting their requirements. We target the key factors surrounding these requirements and build up a thorough understanding of the position details and necessary qualifications involved, as well as the client's position in the market place and corporate culture.Once we've developed a position profile, we define the search area and target sectors before focusing on specific companies and seeking out the ideal candidate for the post.
Assessment
The next step is to conduct preliminary inquiries and develop an initial candidate list. We meet and assess a small number of potential candidates through personal contact and interviews. Slate's professional staff then prepare a confidential candidate assessment report, which is then presented to the client for review. When the client is ready to proceed, Slate moves to make the connection and assist further as required.Search Completion and Follow-up
In the final stage of our process, we consult with our clients to review the top candidates and help in a smooth completion of the evaluation process. Slate's professionals are on-hand to assist in negotiations and contact between the client and the candidate. After the position is filled, we follow up with client and the candidate alike to ensure that both are satisfied with our services ' and with each other.