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March 11, 2020
Picture the scene. You’ve hired a new member of staff and two weeks into the role it’s apparent that they’re a poor fit culturally. A third of companies believe a wrong hire doesn’t cost a business anything – actually, it can cost you thousands of pounds. In fact, a report from REC (Recruitment & Employment…
Read moreFebruary 12, 2020
Given the chance, many people may choose to work from home from time to time. It appeals to those looking for flexibility in their daily working life, as well as ironing out variables that have been known to affect attendance in the office. The popularity of homeworking is on the rise as an easy, flexible…
Read moreJanuary 2, 2020
If you’re dreading returning to work after enjoying the festivities, the job may not be the problem, it turns out. Those feeling anxious and irritable about their first day back in the office may actually be suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Dr Mark Wright, a consultant in liver medicine at University Hospital Southampton, said…
Read moreDecember 9, 2019
So anyone who has seen me in the last few weeks will have heard all about my trip to Nepal and Everest base camp. Yes Mark you’ve told us already (eyes glaze over). Well I’ve got a confession to make. I failed. No, I really did trek to base camp and no I didn’t get…
Read moreNovember 13, 2019
Linked In. If you’re seeking employment or looking to employ, it’s a platform you won’t want to ignore. When it comes to Linked In, we’ve seen everything from the bizarre and the brilliant, right through to the hilarious and then downright inappropriate. Here we take a look at why the wording of your Linked In profile…
Read moreOctober 29, 2019
This week we’d like to introduce you to Nick Booth, the newest member of the Headway Team. Nick isn’t from a recruitment background, and has a range of skills and experiences that we thought made him the perfect fit for our team. Here we have a quick chat with Nick to find out more about…
Read moreOctober 22, 2019
Any brand worth its salt has a clear brand identity. Integral core values and a strong ethos. It’s what makes every company unique. And it’s the reason why finding the perfect employees can feel like an impossible task. We all know the situation where a person is hired based on their skillsets and experience. They…
Read moreOctober 8, 2019
Millennials – they’ve got a pretty bad rap. But undeservedly so. It’s true that their values and expectations are rather different to those of previous generations. But the fact that you’ll need to adapt accordingly is no bad thing. Baby Boomers are now approaching retirement, and Gen X is ageing. The fact is that Millennials,…
Read moreSeptember 24, 2019
The idea of responsible business isn’t a new one, but it’s gained a lot of traction in recent years. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a term that’s recognised worldwide. Broadly speaking, it demonstrates the moral and ethical obligations of a company towards their employees, the environment, the economy and society. There are so many ways…
Read moreSeptember 11, 2019
Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect. Maybe you’re raring to go and can’t wait to get started, or maybe you’re just plain nervous. Most likely, it’s a bit of both; and understandably so. Whilst taking the next step on the career ladder is an exciting prospect, a new job will affect almost…
Read moreAfter unsuccessfully trying a few agencies, when trying to attract high calibre candidates, we contacted Headway Recruitment. I was immediately impressed by their level of professionalism and knowledge, and one of their consultants was swift to come out to visit me. They really got to grips with our requirements, and their use of psychometric profiles really ensured that we received the right candidate fit for our business. Headway sent us two excellent CVs and we actually offered permanent roles to both candidates. They were honest in their approach and kept me informed during the whole process. Every time we now have a vacancy Headway are our go to agency!
When I needed a new team member for our sales division, I contacted Headway. I wanted to see what impact psychometric profiling would have on the recruitment process.To say I was impressed is an understatement. With new staff in the past we never knew who would perform and who would struggle. The team member Headway found for us stepped into the sales team and within a month was consistently a top performer. On average she was hitting 175% of her sales targets making over £100k worth of sales a month. This was because Headway took the time to visit us and understand our work culture. Their selection process made sure only those candidates with the right drive and results focus were submitted.To anyone thinking about using Headway I would say simple do it. Their results speak for themselves.
We were in desperate need of a good Receptionist for our front desk at Queensbury school. Our searches had been time consuming and fruitless. We approached Headway and Mark came out to meet with us. Shortly after he provided us with a shortlist of candidates. We ended up employing Charlotte on a temporary to permanent basis. Headway provided an updated DBS check, as well as a detailed report on her Word and Excel skills. Her psychometric profile proved to be spot on. Charlotte’s profile indicated that she would be enthusiastic, upbeat, driven by collaboration. We would highly recommend Headway and their thorough recruitment process.
We first approached Headway Recruitment over 10 years ago when we were in the process of growing our small team in our fledgling business. From the outset we were impressed by their professionalism and dedication they had to finding us the perfect fit. As the business has grown we have continued to use Headway’s services and over the years we have had over 15 successful placements. The candidates they have placed have become an integral part of the team, many of them progressing into more senior positions. They truly do what it says on the tin ‘Headway Recruitment, growing businesses, building careers’.
