Manpower: All HR solutions in one place – Heigo Kaldra

A common misconception is that handling full HR functions in-house is more cost-effective than outsourcing services. However, companies often underestimate the value of their own time, and every business activity carries its own cost. Viewed from this perspective, recruitment and staffing services frequently save organisations both time and money, and the same often applies to related services such as HR administration. Whether an organisation is large or small, implementing an international, regional, or highly personalised solution, it is always worth requesting a proposal from Manpower. The result may pleasantly surprise you.

Manpower operates offices across all Baltic countries, which are staffed by professionals, who understand both their local markets and global trends. With more than a thousand clients, each customer receives a personally tailored solution designed around their specific requirements. Some clients rely solely on just recruitment support, others exclusively on temporary staffing. While some outsource a broader range of people services, from employee assessments and HR administration to fully managed workforce solutions.

Recruitment projects represent the largest share of Manpower’s work. In each country, dedicated recruitment specialists with expertise across different sectors help clients define their needs and expectations, source candidates, conduct background screening, interviews, and suitability assessments, and work closely with clients to identify the ideal candidate. Someone, who is not only highly qualified for the role but also a strong fit for the team and organisational culture.

Another major strength of Manpower expertise is temporary staffing. Normally perceptions of temporary staffing vary considerably around the world: in some regions it is regarded as a practical and standard workforce solution, while elsewhere it is viewed as unsuitable or even unethical. Some countries regulate it through robust legislation, whereas others operate within legal grey areas. In certain markets, temporary staffing is primarily associated with managers and office professionals; in others, it is largely perceived as a model for lower-skilled roles. The Baltic countries present a complex combination of these attitudes, which can create confusion and sometimes damage the reputation of ethical staffing providers. This makes it all the more important to work with reliable and responsible partners. Manpower currently employs over a thousand temporary workers, the majority of whom are experts and specialists in their fields. They are not simply filling short-term gaps but often work in long-term assignments, becoming fully integrated members of client teams. Many have remained within the same organisation for years, making valuable contributions while allowing businesses to retain operational flexibility.

Rigid labor markets and employment regulations do not benefit many industries or workers. Temporary staffing offers a practical solution that connects organisations and professionals seeking greater flexibility. Sometimes a company needs temporary employees to fulfil an unexpectedly large order; at other times, it may require a skilled programmer for two months or an external financial analyst to support rapid decision-making. Labour legislation across the Baltic states generally favours either permanent employment relationships or temporary roles with clearly defined start and end dates. Real life, however, is rarely black and white. At the same time, employees understandably require security and social protection, even within temporary or less clearly defined arrangements.

Based on Manpower’s experience, temporary staffing is suitable for a wide variety of situations and can be used both short-term and long-term across a broad range of roles. From managers and support staff to experts and specialists. It can be used both to access strategic talent and to provide operational support in urgent situations. Temporary staffing supports a company’s long-term workforce strategy while reducing administrative burden, as the service provider manages contracts, payroll, legal compliance, and HR administration.

Even if employing a temporary worker may initially appear more expensive for certain positions, the comparison should also take into account the hidden costs associated with direct hiring, including recruitment expenses, training, employee turnover, HR administration, and related overheads. Some professionals initially engaged through temporary staffing prove to be such highly skilled experts and committed employees that their assignments are extended for years and sometimes even their colleagues are unaware that they are not directly employed by the company.

In addition to recruitment, staffing, and HR administration, Manpower also provides support with outplacement services, employee assessments, employer branding, and a wide range of other workforce solutions.

Operating in the Baltics for more than 20 years, Manpower supports local, international, and global clients with recruitment, workforce, and staffing solutions. Its clients include large, medium-sized, and small businesses, as well as public sector organisations. The company serves organisations across nearly all industries, delivering both large-scale projects and smaller, highly personalised solutions. Manpower has extensive experience working with multinational corporations. 

Globally, Manpower operates in more than 75 countries and has a history spanning over 75 years. Its international network enables clients to receive support worldwide without having to source reliable local partners independently in every market. Close cooperation across the Baltic countries ensures that clients receive the same high standard of service in all three countries. Manpower has received numerous awards and recognitions both locally and globally, particularly in the areas of sustainability, responsibility, and ethical business practices. ManpowerGroup has been recognised for the 17th year in a row as one of the most ethical companies in the world by the Ethisphere Institute. For Manpower, results matter, but so does the way they are achieved. It is not enough for things to merely appear fair and well-managed, but they must genuinely be so.