What we do...

Simply trying harder is no longer enough to overcome the profound challenges in today’s recruitment. Rapid evolution in roles and requirements means that firms risk recruiting for the past, not the future; “great service” gets harder to differentiate or define; and increasingly, filling the spec can feel like a make-do rather than a core component of the future.

 

In this environment, an effective recruiter has to be much more than the traditional, well-networked oyster shucker. Not just have worked in the sector, but understand it at strategic level. Able to parlay that understanding into future people needs. And have credibility that transcends the flat screen to engage the most senior executives in person - whilst still able to relate readily to the front line. 

 

That’s why WS exists. Sure, our core is still excellence in talent acquisition. But we preface it with a profound ability to understand your business ambition and challenge your thinking, giving you the best chance for the best fit for the best future. And to help ensure that your talent choices truly fulfil their potential, we also offer dedicated coaching that draws on our front-line knowledge of where the bar is and what it takes to exceed it. This combination consistently proves far stronger than just the sum of the parts.

 

WS is ultimately in the business of delivering anticipation that’s based on confidence and objectivity rather than optimism. It’s our unique trilogy of Search, Advisory and Coaching practices which brings this about.