Wired Talent Staffing Services
Case Studies
Helping Video Game Companies up Their Game
At Wired Talent, our video game recruiters are masters at what they do. Because we’re experienced in staffing for the game space, we understand the unique issues that our client companies face and are ready to provide support whenever – and wherever – needed.
We keep our clients’ best interests in mind and provide customized solutions at an excellent price point to help them take their game to the next level. Our case studies provide insight into how our strategic and flexible video game staffing services have a positive impact on the way our clients do business.
Case Study: Cost Reduction Game Plan
SUMMARY
Wired Talent’s consultative, solutions-oriented approach helped one video game company increase staff while reducing labor costs for huge annual savings.
CLIENT PROFILE
- Company Size: 700+
- Location: Southern California
PROBLEM: Limited Performance by Other Staffing Company
In addition to finding the right talent with the right skill set to complete the project, cost reduction and savings is a common goal for many companies in the video game space. This client was a high-volume user of workers in contract jobs, but the staffing agency they were previously receiving services from couldn’t deliver retention and onsite management that met their expectations. The client enlisted Wired Talent’s help.
SOLUTION: Video Game Agency That’s Got Your Back
The video game recruiters at Wired Talent used a consultative approach to evaluate this client’s needs, determining areas where the client could reduce costs while increasing headcount. Wired Talent also provided an on-site manager that increased coverage hours and helped them get the job done.
RESULTS
The client saw an 8% reduction in labor costs while increasing their staff to ensure they could release their games on schedule.
- $365,000 in annual labor costs savings
- 12% reduction in turnover
- 18% increase in employee satisfaction (measured through interviews)
- On-site management improved process for vendor/client correspondence
- Improved efficiencies with customized staffing programs
Case Study: Ramp up at Lightning Speed
SUMMARY
Wired Talent’s ability to provide top video game talent on an aggressive deadline helped one video game company meet hiring needs and deadlines for their new division.
CLIENT PROFILE
- Company Size: 110+
- Location: Southern California
PROBLEM: Need Talent ASAP
In the video game industry, deadlines are everything. Companies need the necessary manpower to meet their game schedules and release dates while preventing cost increase. This client launched a new QA testing division to meet a video game release date and needed immediate support. The client came to Wired Talent for assistance in finding 48 qualified professionals in a two-week timeframe.
SOLUTION: Tap into Network of Professionals Ready to Perform at a Moment’s Notice
The Wired Talent video game recruiters utilized their proven methods for recruiting and tapped in to their extensive network of qualified candidates to meet the client’s headcount goals. Wired Talent set up 18 interviews within the first two days of receiving the job request and within the next week, they had all 48 positions filled. They even set aside an additional set of candidates who were ready to go in the event that any of the first 48 didn’t work out.
RESULTS
Without having a brick and mortar office in this client's city, Wired Talent was able to deliver quality candidates with little notice. In the end, the client was able to meet the deadline for the video game release.
- Hiring needs met for crucial game schedules under specified two-week timeframe
- Ensured 100% of the candidates arrived for the testing assignment
- Reduced turnover by 38% year over year
- Built long-term relationship that yielded more contractors and on-site services
Case Study: Support on a National Level
SUMMARY
Wired Talent provides staffing services to solve clients’ toughest business issues anytime, anywhere.
CLIENT PROFILE
- Company Size: 600+
- Location: Austin, Texas
PROBLEM: New Employees for a New Location
Video game companies continuously look for new avenues to spread their wings and push their business to the next level. When this happens, it helps to have a dedicated staffing agency on the playing field to respond to ever-changing needs. This client was launching a new customer service center in a new location. They enlisted the help of Wired Talent to help them find talented professionals who could answer their inbound tier-one calls.
SOLUTION: Video Game Staffing Services Without Any Geographical Boundaries
Although this project required a very specific customer skill set, Wired Talent’s expert recruiters were able to find 25 qualified tier-one contractors ready to field incoming calls within two weeks. They even set aside a pool of candidates who were ready to work in case no one in the original set worked out.
RESULTS
Wired Talent was able to provide talent and exceed the client’s expectations – even in the absence of an actual Wired Talent office in Austin. Wired Talent went on to staff the entire customer service center and the client was able to go live on schedule.
- All hiring needs met prior to Wired Talent’s deadline
- Reduced overhead costs by approximately 20%
- Created long-term partnership for national staffing needs, yielding $150,000 in annual savings for the client.
Get Wired and find out how our staffing services can up your game. Submit a job request to the video game recruiters at Wired Talent today.