Case Study
Our HR consultancy strategically partnered with a global non-profit research and technology start-up to support their rapid team expansion, crucial for meeting grant-funded obligations. In a highly competitive post-COVID labor market, we devised a creative talent attraction strategy, sourced candidates, provided interview guides, and advised on hiring decisions.
Our efforts resulted in swift recruitment of diverse roles, significant cost savings of approximately £60,000, and positioned the organisation as an employer of choice, ensuring they met their performance goals efficiently.
Introduction
A globally operating start-up non-profit research and technology organization faced the challenge of rapidly expanding its team to meet grant-funded contractual obligations. To navigate this critical growth phase in a highly competitive, candidate-driven labor market post-COVID-19, the organisation engaged our HR consultancy on a retained basis.
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The problem
The client needed to swiftly attract and onboard top talent across diverse roles, including procurement, marketing, finance, R&D engineers, and process technology specialists. The labor market, the toughest in decades, required a strategic and innovative approach to position the organisation as an employer of choice and secure the right hires.
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The solution
As a retained client, the organisation benefited from our strategic advisory services from the outset. We devised a comprehensive talent attraction strategy, emphasising the organisation’s unique value proposition to appeal to high-caliber candidates. Our creative approach included:
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Crafting compelling job descriptions and employer branding materials.
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Sourcing candidates through multiple channels, leveraging our extensive network and industry insights.
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Providing tailored interview guides and advising on hiring decisions based on our expertise.
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Our hands-on support ensured the recruitment process was efficient and effective, enabling the organisation to make the right hires the first time. Over a short period, we successfully filled numerous critical roles, allowing the business to meet its performance delivery obligations.
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Conclusion
Our strategic engagement not only facilitated the rapid expansion of the client’s team but also resulted in significant cost savings. By avoiding traditional recruitment fees, estimated at 20% of salaries, the organisation saved approximately £60,000. Additionally, our tailored service ensured a high level of satisfaction and alignment with the client’s unique needs and objectives.
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This case demonstrates our ability to deliver innovative and effective HR solutions in challenging labor markets, supporting organisations in achieving their strategic goals while optimising recruitment costs.
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