For employers seeking to replace a key position on a confidential basis and/or those looking to evaluate potential employees across a broad cross-section of targeted companies, we deploy a Retained Search methodology. This is an exclusive and high priority ‘full service’ method typically undertaken and supported by a Consultant and a Researcher / Associate. Each assignment will be uniquely customised and where the life-cycle is likely to include market mapping, headhunting from target companies, networking and on- and off-line advertising, as appropriate, supplemented by in-depth interviews and the preparation of detailed candidate reports. This method is a great service for employers who would prefer a more comprehensive and strategic process and where ‘speed’ of delivery is less critical than having turned over every stone to identify the very best individual.

Our Search & Selection service is typically driven by the relative urgency of a hiring position. For urgent, immediate appointment assignments, our focus is prioritized toward an extensive database of candidates, online mapping, advertising and networking as a means of rapidly building long- and short-listed candidates. We aim to deliver shortlists within 14 days or less, a short duration that is enabled by drawing upon our extensive sector and functional expertise.

Although primarily focused towards the end-to-end delivery of Search assignments, we also undertake comprehensive market-mapping projects as a stand-alone service. This can offer tremendous value to an organization and especially if there is a need to acquire information prior to committing to a hiring or retention strategy. Such data / insight might include the following: Understanding the relative strength and structure of its competitors The overall market size of skills and experience in specific key functions Salary information and remuneration benefits Brand perception (do people want to join your organisation – why/why not)