Colas Rail

Why clients put trust in our approach

Background: Professional networking is a constant part of our activity; building customer-centric relationships for the long term through meeting people and getting to know what drives them. After establishing a relationship with Colas several months previously, we were ready to assist when they needed to replace a key employee who was due to retire.

What we did: Search methodology is at the core of Boston Hale’s approach. Designing a search strategy for each assignment means we can cover the whole market, active and passive. A thorough brief is at the core of our process. Colas trusted the relationship and our approach, appointing Boston Hale on an exclusive basis.

Process:

• Initial briefing meeting – technical skills, person specification and cultural
• Designing job specification and search strategy
• Market mapping
• Range of sourcing methods deployed
• Long list and initial approaches
• Boston Hale interviews
• Short list presentation
• Interview management
• Feedback
• Offer management

Results: A seamless recruitment process with 3 shortlisted candidates, one of whom was successful, with the offer process well managed on behalf of all customers. Made numerous new relationships and extended our talent communities. Boston Hale has secured preferred supplier list status. All customers involved were extremely satisfied.

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