
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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David Did It! – Beyond the Surface: Why Real Recruitment Means Understanding the ‘Why’
Today brought one of those moments that perfectly encapsulates why we do what we do at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions. An email landed in my inbox from a law firm client that made me pause and reflect on the stark difference between transactional recruitment and true consultative partnership. The Email That Started It All “Another recruiter contacted me today who knows...
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The Feedback Fiasco – Why “Sorry, No Feedback” Just Doesn’t Cut It!
Ah, feedback—the mysterious, elusive ingredient to a successful recruitment process. It’s like the basil in a pasta sauce: you can technically make it without it, but it’s just not going to be that good. Yet so often, hiring managers deliver those dreaded three words to their recruitment partners and candidates alike: “Sorry, no feedback.” Now, as much as we love...
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David Did It! – Salary Expectations Through the Roof?
💥 Salary Expectations Through the Roof? 💥 🎶 David Did It! 🎶 Ah yes, the classic salary vs. reality dilemma. If you’ve been in recruitment long enough, you know exactly what I’m talking about. You’ve found the ideal candidate—they check all the boxes, they’re ready to sign, and then… BAM! Their salary expectations are way beyond the budget. Or perhaps...
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