A large U.S. hedge fund we were working with had extremely high hiring standards but also a very long and slow recruitment process. As a result, they were losing top talent to faster-moving competitors.
We approached this challenge creatively and implemented a two-step solution. First, we improved the interview process by streamlining it and coordinating multiple interviews on the same day, in-office. This allowed candidates to complete the full process more efficiently, without compromising on quality.
Secondly, we established a retainer-based working model. This gave us the ability to set more ambitious targets and allowed our consultants to dedicate additional time to sourcing the very best candidates for the client.
As a result, we became the client's top-performing agency partner, successfully recruiting a significant portion of their team while meeting the criteria on every retainer. Our retainer-based approach led to increased CV submissions and ensured the client didn’t miss out on hard-to-find talent due to delays in their internal processes.
