It might just be us, or it might just be the industry, but we’re
finding that 2014 is flying by at record pace and with June already on the
horizon we thought it would be a good idea to take stock.
1. False Starter
The year didn’t get off to the start some people were hoping for. In
a bizarre turn of events a candidate we placed was abruptly let go after just a
week into his new job. Don’t worry though, he probably wasn’t too disappointed,
he was shown the door for complaining aloud about the lack of business class
flights and luxury hotels thrown his way. Suffice to say if you’re starting a
new job it pays to show your worth before making such demands.
2. European Excursions
Of course no job is wall-to-wall premium flights and 5-star hotels
(unless your name is Justin Bieber) but we have sent some lucky consultants to
Paris on business so far this year. Our client base has been expanding into
Europe and meetings needed to be held in the French capital.
3. Internal Relations
No, we’re not discussing inter-office relationships. We’re talking
about the often mismanaged internal recruiter and agency recruiter
relationship. One of our most valued clients took on an internal recruiter this
year and they have done a fantastic job. We continue to provide a valuable
service to supplement their efforts. It’s a prime example of how an in-house
team can function in harmony with a specialist-recruiting partner.
4. Record Placements
We’re really starting to see the signs of a recovering economy with
a record number of placements being made by the team so far. There’s a real
sense of optimism in the air and it’s great to be able to help larger numbers
of candidates get a foot up the career ladder, not to mention to see the smile
on our clients faces.
5. Lows
However, when the market gets busier the chances of experiencing some
misfortunes gets higher. Just ask one unfortunate consultant who had a
candidate accept a job offer and sign his contract, only to change his mind and
pull out 24 hours before his first day!
6. And Highs!
They say in football everything evens itself out over the course of
a season, well the same can be said for recruitment. The pain of having a
candidate pull out of a job was quickly eroded when the same consultant had a
candidate reject an offer and start a different role, only to come back and
take the original offer. Swings and roundabouts, as they say.
7. Late Nights (or is that
Early Starts?)
We all burn the midnight oil from time to time when searching for
that elusive candidate but how about this for a late night. When celebrating an
excellent end of quarter one individual (who will remain unnamed) was out on
the town long enough to get the first tube home. Claims he was led astray have
yet to be confirmed…
8. The Samson Saga
Just like Samson one of our consultants lost his strength when he
decided to lop off his unruly mane. Then when his Worzel Gummidge look returned
so did his business. We’re still not sure which version we prefer.
9. The Big Marriage
It was a momentous occasion when director Steven, a founder of the
agency, tied the knot. Suffice to say the Saleslogic team stormed the dance
floor that evening to make it a wedding to remember.
10. Fore!
We were proud to support a social enterprise that runs events to
support food related causes by getting involved with a charity golf day. Four
members of the team played a round, including two recent graduates. We won’t be
divulging who shot the highest score!
11. Little & Large
Continuing the graduate and high scores themes, this year we have
seen both the biggest fee by a new consultant - with a successful executive placement
at the six figure level - and the lowest. Coincidentally both by the same individual,
he must have a thing for records.
12. Doing Business Down Under
We wrap up this review with news that we have recently made
placements with a partner in Australia. Recruitment truly is a roller-coaster
ride, but it’s one we would never want to get off. When you witness first hand
the difference you make to peoples lives, now all over the world, it’s quite
humbling.
Damian Eyre | Director T: 0208 834 1392 | M: 07795 471963 http://www.saleslogic.co.uk/
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