
David Did It! : The Day We Said No to a Client
Why Ethical Recruitment Matters | H-FTS When Doing the Right Thing Means Losing Business Last week, I faced a decision that perfectly demonstrates why Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions operates differently from traditional UK recruitment agencies. A law firm contacted us about Private Client Solicitors and from the email they reached out to us with, we had 2 suitable candidates locally from...
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The CV Dump Dilemma: Why Quality Recruitment Beats Quantity Every Time | H-FTS
Why Professional Recruitment Isn’t About CV Volume Last week, I encountered a situation that perfectly illustrates the fundamental difference between professional recruitment services and the “spray and pray” approach that’s damaging our industry. The Client Experience That Changed Everything A Yorkshire-based accountancy practice approached H-FTS about filling a senior accounts role. Following our proven recruitment process, I: Their response? “Thanks...
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How to Interview Legal Candidates: The 10 Questions That Reveal Cultural Fit
Finding the right legal professional goes beyond reviewing qualifications and experience. While technical competency is essential, cultural fit often determines whether a new hire will thrive in your practice or become another costly recruitment mistake. Research shows that poor cultural fit is responsible for up to 89% of hiring failures, making it crucial for law firms to assess this during...
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David Did It! — Confessions of a Reformed Micromanager
Let’s rewind to 22-year-old me, strutting into my first ever management job like the Beyoncé of student recruitment, ready to lead the team to victory… by sacking four people in my first week. Yes, really. And no, this isn’t a “how to inspire loyalty in your team” guide — more like a what not to do if you want anyone...
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