“When I talk to clients, it’s clear they want people who have a global mindset, who are forward thinking, who can really add value, who are absolutely expert at what they do and who are passionate about what they do,” Campbell says.
Around the world, KPMG member firms recruit experienced professionals as well as recent college graduates who demonstrate these characteristics. “I like to think of KPMG as a magnet for talent,” she says. “We recruit people who can build strong, robust enduring relationships with clients.”
But recruitment isn’t the only way to fill a deep talent pool. “We’re making sure we have an environment and culture focused on coaching and learning,” Campbell says. “We’re taking a fresh look at how we develop performance.”
Nearly 83,000 business students from the world’s top academic institutions in 12 leading economies say KPMG is second only to Google as the most attractive employer in the world, according to Universum’s 2011 index.
A talent pool that's deep and wide
In 2011, we made a strategic commitment across KPMG member firms to invest in priority high growth markets; to focus on key industries such as financial services, healthcare, government and infrastructure, and energy; and to pursue strategic acquisitions and investments that expand our capabilities in high-demand service offerings including Management Consulting and Tax services.
To deliver on this strategic commitment, we had to ensure the KPMG talent pool was deep and wide and that our people were experts in these sectors. We recruited the best of the best, on campus and from the widest range of industries and hired nearly 300 direct entry partners focused on our strategic priorities. In addition, our acquisitions of EquaTerra, BDO, Optimum Solutions, and Thomson Reuters also help ensure clients have the right people with the right skills at the right time and in the right places.