Where have all the SAP and PeopleSoft resources gone?

I just wanted to see what everyone else was seeing in terms of the SAP and PeopleSoft market. Finding strong resources with SAP or PeopleSoft skills has been a constant challenge for my office. Our team does a lot of contract work with the Canadian Federal Government who has a constant demand for both skill sets.

My company (and many others in the area) are passing on business because there just aren't enough people to fill the demand there is for an experienced SAP or PeopleSoft person.

I was hoping to hear from others how they find their markets for SAP or PeopleSoft resources.

Thanking you in advance!

Tom
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Permalink Reply by Julia Stone on February 13, 2009 at 11:40am

I have never really had an issue finding PeopleSoft resources, so I can't help you there. But I know someone who used to recruit for SAP often. They told me that SAP was having a difficult time getting their own upgrades completed, so they pulled alot of resources off the market in 2008. I don't know what is going on this year though, so maybe things will look up.

They are not cheap resources on either implementation team, perhaps your company is not paying market wages?

Just a thought, but I feel your pain.

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Permalink Reply by Ross Marian on February 13, 2009 at 12:07pm

Tom:

I have been seeing postings like this from different Individuals for quite sometime now and just thought of letting you know that My Organization would be in a position to help.

We are an Offshore Recruitment Firm catering to the US/UK and Australian markets respectively.

Only last week we completed an assignment for a Client in the US who had quite a few PEOPLESOFT (perm and Contract) and ORACLE openings to be filled and we did a fantastic job for him that he is looking so sign up with us for a longer duration.

Want to explore options??

Write to me at rossm@zenithsoft.com.

Sincerely
Ross Marian

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Permalink Reply by Tom Sweeney on February 13, 2009 at 2:15pm

I agree that the price for these resources are not cheap. In ligh of this, many of my clients are willing to pay top dollar and market value for these resources so I don't think the rates are the issues.

Perhaps it would be better for me to clarify that it isn't a matter of finding people because I can always track down a person I to, however they are never available. Seems like everyone we can find these days is already on a contract.