How to build a world leading recruitment ethos & culture

Culture: Cause & Effect “Team spirit is an illusion glimpsed in the aftermath of victory” Steve Archibald, Tottenham Business Success Strong Culture “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan, Professional basketball player

The Argyll Scott Story Standing start to 5 offices in 5 countries in 5 years 0 – 120+ employees in 5 years 100% of employees promoted internally 97% value recognition 91% of employees believe the leadership team live the values “One of the key reasons that I enjoy working here is Argyll Scott’s culture. I am given the autonomy to develop business using my own approach but I can also call upon directors, who are still very hands on, when I need to.” Liam Doyle

Distinct market proposition

Relevant Employer proposition The variety, fast track career development, financial return and job satisfaction from working in a high growth entrepreneurial business The financial security, training and state of the art technology and infrastructure of a blue chip multinational Unfettered access to some of the best clients to hire for in the world Flat structure led by an inspiring and committed leadership team The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry Recruitment process Onboarding Employee experience at all levels L&D Career ops Remuneration and reward “There’s no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated.” Richard Branson

A credible Strategy & plan Alignment with strategy Capability to execute strategy Effective at making and executing critical decisions Adaptable when confronted with rapid change Efficient in realising benefits of scale and scope Engaged to go the extra mile “To win the market place, you must first win the workplace” Doug Conant

Performance targets & measurement “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” Peter Drucker

Clear communication Consistent reinforcement of vision, mission and values Transparent & timely Appropriate & inclusive Two way process – top down and bottom up Make it personal “The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication and clear communication is necessary to management success” James Cash

Strong leadership Model behaviour – Lead by example Practice what you preach – Live the culture Be decisive and accountable Avoid cultural drift “You have to look at leadership through the eyes of the followers and you have to live the message. What I have learned is that people become motivated when you guide them to the source of their own power and when you make heroes out of employees who personify what you want to see in the organization.” Anita Roddick

Affecting change: marginal gain   “Aggregation of Marginal Gains….the 1 percent margin for improvement in everything you do.” Dave Brailsford, Team Sky

Conclusion Distinct Market Proposition Relevant Employer Proposition Credible Plan Performance Targets & Measurement Clear Comms Strong Leadership Business Success Strong Culture “High performance organisational culture provides a company with its single greatest source of competitive advantage – the culture inspires people to go the extra mile…even when no one is looking” Bain & Co

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