Can you help me to identify a committed senior interior designer with at least five years of relevant experience?
The perfect senior designers do exist! You just need to know how and where to find them. A creative designer who can manage projects, teams and clients from concept to completion is one of the most sought-after position in the industry. Why? Because with the right senior team on board, studios are able to take on larger and more complex projects.
In what way can I seamlessly replace a team member so that our day-to-day work is not adversely affected and they do not find out?
We understand the sensitivity of hiring replacements and we will discretely look for that ideal candidate on your behalf, making sure that both hiring and onboarding process do not affect your ongoing work. We shall keep the procedure confidential until the time is right to make a formal announcement.
I am concerned about the cost of hiring via recruiters and if that’s the right choice for my company.
Yes, recruitment agency will charge you a nominal fee for their services but hiring and firing costs have doubled in the past few years. Terminating an employee can be costly for your business, causing disruption in day-to-day work, and adversely affecting your team’s morale. But when the results are successful both your output and teamwork will benefit.
Our design company is thinking of establishing a major new senior role but we don’t want to hire anyone from our existing team. Can you help?
This is where a staff recruitment agency can be of major benefit, as its members are able to think objectively about what is in the best long-term interests of your business. Working in partnership can bring strategic insights into what is in the best interests of any client without any bias or preconceptions.
I am concerned that recruiters will take longer than I would like to come up with a suitable candidate for the role I envisage. What makes you different?
Established and specialist recruitment agencies have large networks of candidates they nurture and keep on their books, so they are ready to move when the perfect job pops up. Knowledge of these people’s personalities, strength and relevant experience can ensure that many initial meetings or assessments can be bypassed.
Can you explain to me who how I can retain my most important staff members as I am struggling to keep headhunters from poaching my best talent?
Make sure to read L&C Recruitment’s core values which emphasise our commitment and loyalty to our clients – we do not actively headhunt any of our clients’ employees. Retaining star employees in a competitive environment is tough, but by creating the right working environment a strong team can be maintained.
How can I contact a business development manager who has the ability to run my furniture company as if it were their own?
We’ve worked with a multitude of clients in exactly the same position. We bring years of experience of looking at candidates beyond their CVs, by assessing their presentation skills and personalities, which are crucial for client-facing roles. We also look to identify those with the passion and knowledge that brings innovation to the industry.
What is the best way to bring in people with fresh ideas, while at the same time ensuring newcomers fit into our existing staff network?
Creative teams are like a puzzle with each piece needing to fit perfectly. And we also know that not one personality fits all. That’s why we take time to interview candidates in order to understand what drives them both in the office and in their personal lives. We combine this with our full awareness of your work practices,
How can I upsize my team to cater for new projects, but make sure that I minimise the risks of fixed overheads?
During uncertain times such as COVID, architects and design studio owners are reluctant hire. But we are always on the lookout for candidates who are looking for flexible recruitment positions or project-based freelance work, while ensuring they can present the company and its values as if they were their own
A high level of employee turnover is affecting our reputation on the market, how can we ensure staff maintain their commitment to our firm?
We will work closely with you to understand your studio’s culture and find the right candidates who not only have a great portfolio but the right personality for your team. This will make sure that they continue to work for you as their ideas, drives and enthusiasms mirror and match those demonstrated by your firm.
What is the best approach in finding the right candidate to work alongside me, and not be intimidated by what I consider to be my strong personality?
Don’t worry, it’s not your ego. We will work directly with you to identify the right candidate that doesn’t find your skills intimidating, but inspiring. We will make sure that your personalities do not conflict, instead they bring out the best in one another, by making a creative work environment.
How can I make fast and accurate decisions in order to stop recruiters giving up on me after several months of unsuccessful placements?
We understand your issues and it may be that you simply need more time to find that ideal employee. Hiring can be a lengthy process and this is particularly noticeable in a boutique-size studios. But as specialists we are able to devote the time and resources necessary to make that right placement.