Powering the energy transition with top talent

The need: A talent shortage that risked impacting operations

As Gasunie accelerated its digital transformation, demand for highly skilled ICT professionals surged, with the most acute shortages in the Northern Netherlands. Competition for specialists was intense, and every new hire required technical excellence as well as cultural alignment and regulatory compliance. Delays in onboarding risked slowing critical energy supply work.

Meanwhile, Gasunie was also working towards ambitious sustainability and diversity goals, which required partners to actively contribute to regional employment, ecological responsibility, and inclusive workforce growth. We knew our own CSR initiatives were aligned and with all this top of mind, our dedicated team was ready to kick into action.

The solution: AI talent selection and human partnerships

To address the client’s talent shortage, we deployed an AI-driven, ISO-certified matching engine to deliver rapid, precise talent selection, while strong local partnerships with universities, regional recruiters, and technology leaders including Microsoft, SAP and Tricentis, ensured a continuous pipeline of talented experts. Our local account team worked side-by-side with Gasunie, backed by 575+ ICT professionals and proven expertise.

Combining technical training, cultural immersion, digital onboarding kits, and a buddy system, our tailored onboarding package enabled immediate productivity for new hires. Continuous access to 3,000+ training modules now support up-skilling to ensure Gasunie can stay ahead of the market.

As a close partner, our own work towards achieving Net Zero by 2030 and award-winning diversity programs support Gasunie’s goals and targets, particularly around regional employment ambitions.

The outcome: Talent that stays

With our support, Gasunie teams gained stability and confidence. With an average tenure of 9.5 years and 0% outflow in key contracts, knowledge and experience now stay where they matter most. More fluid and inclusive hiring practices have led to 30%+ women on the team, while new hires can now hit the ground running thanks to swifter, more efficient onboarding that guarantees business continuity.

Our proven solutions have made onboarding 50% faster, ensuring uninterrupted progress on critical energy supply programs. A 100% fulfilment rate has minimized downtime and safeguarded continuity within teams, while higher retention has reduced risk and conserved institutional knowledge.

Global, we have been able to strengthen employer branding though joint innovation projects, which has boosted engagement and reputation for both organisations.