Source set for Middle East expansion

Source directors Pauline Redpath and David Priestley will attend major oil shows, Offshore Middle East (OME) 08 and the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) 08, to help establish an increased presence in the area.

Pauline Redpath, director, Source-People Ltd, said:

"This is a perfect opportunity for us to meet with key clients and build a network of contacts for the coming months. Since opening, business in Houston is progressing well and Qatar is the next phase of our expansion plans. There is a very buoyant market out there with continued demand for key skills accompanied by an increasing trend of Western Expatriates entering the region looking for new opportunities. Both new locations provide us with a greatly enhanced presence in prominent oil & gas regions across the world."

As a leading global recruiter Source has secured a session within the ADIPEC conference programme to present a paper on effective recruitment strategies in a short skills market.

"Talent shortages is something which is increasingly impacting organisations on a global scale and the gulf region is no exception," added Pauline Redpath.

"With the frantic pace of growth in the energy and banking sectors we have seen escalated demand for engineers and finance professionals. The region has experienced significant salary rises as companies compete for the best people. However they are also having to consider additional strategies and practices to attract and retain key staff."

One of the largest petroleum shows in the world, ADIPEC 08 will be staged at the brand new Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 3-6 November.

Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, Source employ 25 people worldwide and provide innovative and professional recruitment solutions in the skilled commercial disciplines; Finance & Accountancy; Legal & Contracts; Technical & Engineering and Human Resources, as well as offering a global Executive Search service.