Labor Services

Case Studies

For a leading US construction company, sourced local labor to build and maintain two base camps in Iraq. Harrow sourced, vetted and managed labor force of over 800 personnel.

For a leading water management company working alongside the Iraqi ministry of water, sourced senior management and specialist water engineers to rebuild the ministry's staff. Harrow recruited staff, vetted all employees and managed labor force of 60 personnel and organized their transportation to work sites across Iraq.

For a Middle East-based private equity firm, helped advise on replacement of the management team of a South Africa-based oil services company. Harrow advised on local labors and provided a variety of local candidates.

Labor Services

Harrow offers labor brokering and executive search services.

The company's labor brokering services include sourcing, vetting, hiring and managing staff to meet short or long-term project needs of clients. The company also provides advise on local labor laws, labor rates and payroll management.

Harrow has built a database of personnel across multiple countries that can meet a broad variety of job requirements. The company sources labor throughout Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. The company has found most success in hiring in-country labor for its projects either to meet strict localization requirements or to ensure cost effectiveness. The company relies upon its own staffing offices and through its Joint Venture partners to create a pool of qualified personnel. Furthermore, the company recruits third country nationals to fit specialized jobs or to adhere to security requirements.

Harrow's labor services include:

  • Sourcing and vetting recruits
  • Medical screening and equipping
  • Payroll and benefits management

Harrow offers companies executive search services to help find senior management candidates. The company focuses on working with the private equity industry, specifically firms that are looking to augment the executive teams of their portfolio companies in developing countries. Harrow works with clients to identify their requirements, discreetly source candidates and then help with transition management.