Talent Tech Solutions

Ford vs. Ferrari

Welcome to our ‘Meet the Collaborators’ series, where we will be showcasing the brilliant minds and people inside The Human Collaborative’s network. Our network covers all parts of the talent lifecycle, and first up, we’re diving deep into Talent Tech Solutions. 

Meet Scott Allan, the founder of Talent Tech Solutions, a company that prides itself on recommending and implementing tailored technology solutions that align with their client’s unique needs. Armed with years of hands-on experience, Scott’s business covers everything from tech stack design to systems integration and systems implementation. 

Scott describes his career in three phases – beginning by studying HR and working in recruitment; he quickly worked out that his interest lay not so much in talking with candidates but in simplifying the recruitment process. From there, he moved into consulting, where he was able to work on re-engineering recruitment operations by optimising processes and leveraging technology for different companies to make them more efficient and effective. As he delved deeper into this, he saw first-hand the critical role technology plays in the overall solution.

Scott’s third phase, working deep in specific technologies for several software vendors, saw the birth of Talent Tech Solutions. With the realisation that most tech implementations ultimately fail, Scott saw a gap in the market. His aim: bridge the gap between the buyer and seller of technology, thus ensuring the solution enables strategy and delivers a return on investment. He says, “There’s no tech silver bullet in tech; it’s about finding the best fit for your requirements, business & talent strategy, timelines and budget.” In his experience, Scott believes most companies overestimate their level of maturity and, instead of focusing on the Ferrari of the tech stack, should get the 101s down pact. Start with the Ford before you buy the Ferrari! 

Talent Tech Solutions are fiercely independent and only recommends technology solutions that align to your specific needs.  In a sea of over 5,000 different recruitment technologies, buying the right tech and creating your tech stack can feel overwhelming. His team help shortlist, evaluate, buy and implement the tech solutions – and while they focus on being on time and budget, quality is the metric they live by. 

For industry insights, Scott recommends ‘Recruiting Future Podcast’ for insights into macro trends shaping HR and ‘The Chad & Cheese’ for industry news and thought leadership. And, for personal inspiration and motivation, Scott enjoys ‘How I built this’, discussing the stories of other business founders. 

Scott is a part of The Human Collaborative as he believes we are stronger as a collective and is excited by the opportunity to collaborate and work with other experts in their field of talent.