We collect, analyse, and interpret data that helps our clients to make better, more informed business decisions. Whether that’s putting the spotlight on competitors, providing insight on diversity strategies, or analysing demand for talent in specific locations, our talent insight always provides so much more than our clients expected at the outset of the project.
Adopting our proven talent research methodology we use a range of targeted techniques to uncover information to help our clients understand the competition, the strategies being adopted, plans and organisational design. We put this into context to support our clients in getting ahead of the game. Importantly, we make recommendations for with what to do with the data, what next steps could be and clients can adapt and implement change or transformation, based on our research findings.
Our salary and reward benchmarking is based on current research, coupled with real time, confidential career conversations with real people in roles that are relevant and often ‘hard to reach’. We unearth much more than current salary and expectations, we can also provide more detailed insight whether on the wider package, motivations and aspirations of the talent pool. This insight enables our clients to be well armed with information to support their attraction and retention strategies.
It is important to understand the talent you are looking to attract, especially if the talent pools you hire are niche or in demand. Using our proven methodology, we use desk based research, coupled with real time interviews with individuals to help build a picture of talent pool perceptions. We use this information to help our clients understand how best to engage with target candidates. A similar methodology can be applied to retention analysis, where an independent audit uncovers key information to help future talent strategies.
Our DEI insight helps clients to navigate the important topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is a broad but vital topic, and research proves that a diverse workforce is more innovative, drives greater productivity and high profitability. We support clients to understand and overcome any diversity challenges that they face in their workforce. Using research to find more diverse talent for specific roles or talent pools, we provide insight on how to best attract diverse talent, considering gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, we use research and undertake market intelligence gathering conversations to understand best practice and benchmark recruitment strategies.
Our location analysis support helps clients to understand the suitability of locations based on talent availability, cost of talent, competition for talent, commuting trends, cost of living and supply of talent, for example university input. Our methodology uses not only desk based research, but critically includes conversations with individuals, providing real time insights into the reality of hiring within that talent pool, in that location. The research can be used to compare locations ahead of an investment decision, to assess the strategies that might be used to attract talent in a certain geography, or to identify how to manage risk when growing in new geographies.
"I have worked with Lee and Natalie on numerous assignments over the years and they always exceed my expectations by going above and beyond the brief and being flexible to accommodate changes and new insights as things evolve. Their approach to talent research is about the quality of the outcomes as opposed to the quantity of the data so the end result has maximum impact on long term business objectives. I'd highly recommend them as a trusted partner."
Lisa Cole, Chief People Officer
"I’ve known Lee for a number of years and he has supported on a number of insight and talent projects. I’ve always found Lee great to work with; solution orientated and focused, Lee is quick to understand the brief and customer needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lee to any client."
James Green, Head of HR
"I have worked with Lee for many years and have always found him to be very professional and an expert in his field. He is a good listener, asks the right questions and then develops an effective solution. Lee, Natalie and the team always deliver to a high standard, are outcomes focussed and very cost effective. I would definitely recommend them."
Jacki Sanderson, Human Resources Project Manager
"I have been working with Natalie and team for many years, and have been very pleased with the results. Always very professional and attentive to detail, taking the time to listen and get under the skin of our requirements. We have always been impressed with the level of knowledge brought to any recruitment process, and the fact that we are always kept informed of current recruitment trends. I would without a doubt recommend Natalie and the team's services to anyone looking for skilled recruiters, as they will always go above and beyond to assist you."
Global Recruitment Director
"I couldn't deliver in my role without partnerships with talent research firms. Trust me when I say this team are the best!"
Katie Hughes, Director Talent Acquisition, Jensen Hughes
