An Interview with Samer Khouli, TargetCW Founder and CEO: ‘We Work with Companies Big and Small, but Ultimately, it’s About each Worker being Happy with the Service we Provide’

“Our goal is to simplify the use of contingent workers for companies.”

For businesses, having a flexible workforce is critical to their success. Companies need to be able to ramp up and ramp down at the speed the market dictates. TargetCW allows companies to create and manage Contingent Workers who may work part-time, full-time, a few days, a few weeks or as a compliment to their full-time workforce. Workers can be remote or on-site since TargetCW is a global employer.

In light of the above-mentioned scenario, we are thrilled to present TargetCW.

TargetCW is a dynamic business with a team of experienced, HR and strategy professionals offering payrolling for direct sourced workers (also known as employer of record services), staffing, pre-screening, international services, vendor management and managed services for temporary workers and contractors.

The company’s competitive rates encompass a full range of solutions and ideas for contingent workforce management. Its expertise and flexibility will save both time and money while allowing companies to leverage internal talent and resources. In addition TargetCW offers clients StaffingNation, the industry’s first Contingent Workforce Platform, managing the entire process of onboarding and utilizing your contingent workforce.

TargetCW was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Samer Khouli, TargetCW Founder/CEO, spoke exclusively to The Silicon Review. Below is an excerpt.

Tell us about yourself?

I have been in San Diego most of my life, went to elementary school here after my family moved to the states from Syria. I went to Serra High School and then Christian Heritage College in El Cajon. I started my company about eight years ago to help companies manage their freelancers and gig-economy people. We now have about 10K workers around the world that we manage for companies. We work with companies big and small, but ultimately, it’s about each worker being happy with the service we provide.

How did you select the vertical and decide to be a part of the global platform?

I had a passion to create a company inside this space that truly provides the best benefits and employee experience for our client’s contingent workers. The decision to expand that footprint across the globe was to make us a turn-key solution for our clients, regardless of location.

What is your company’s vision statement? And to what extent are you successful in achieving the same?

Our goal is to simplify the use of contingent workers for companies. Our year over year growth of 40 percent and $350M in revenue is proof of a thriving industry and our successful business model.

What do you feel are the reasons behind your consistence growth as an organization?

We have great people servicing great clients with a highly desired service. Moreover, we have an amazing culture that has impacted our company’s growth, one way or the other. We work hard to maintain that culture by reinforcing our values.

What is the most prominent factor that has been an asset to your organization?

I am most proud of my employees, they’re epic. Everyone loves coming to work and giving their one-hundred percent. We’re probably known for our innovation and crazy good customer service. We don’t have an automated phone system because everyone wants to speak to a human, not a machine. We also have some awesome technology.

How does your company contribute to the global IT platform and society at large?

We give 10percent of our profit to charities. Our employees get two days a year to volunteer. Our company sponsors about 30 different organizations with time and money. We are huge animal advocates providing money for adoptions, health insurance and other pet-friendly items. In terms of IT, we have a website dedicated to privacy www.tcwprivacy.com with GDPR compliance and Privacy Shield certification.

Do you have any new products ready to be rolled out into the market?

StaffingNation our Contingent Workforce Platform is constantly being innovated. For 2019, we have a new version that will change the way the industry staffs.

Where do you see your company a couple of years from now?

I see us doing 1 Billion in revenue, a new 70,000 square foot building with a new vertical built around StaffingNation our Contingent Workforce Platform.

Samer Khouli: A Brief Background

Samer Khouli has a passion for innovation and desire for efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in the HR, staffing, and technology, Samer has built TargetCW into a state-of-the-art home for the biggest contingent workforce geeks. He loves leadership and wants TargetCW to be an example for other companies in terms of ethics, passion for the task and love for the people.

"Our comprehensive services can be utilized by companies around the globe to bring insights, compliance and strategic mobilization to your CW program without sacrificing customer service.”