Our Methodology

We provide a DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION of your Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Department creating your own PRIVATE ON-LINE VIDEO PORTAL.
Taking the pain out of the recruiting process, delivering qualified candidates who not only have the skills & experience to do the job but have the right behaviour to match the company, culture and team.

We save you a huge amount of time reviewing stacks of CV/Resumes, interviewing un-suitable candidates. With a strong diversity regime, we do all the legwork and qualify candidates to provide a short list of hire-able resource.

Our proven methodology (FISH24/7) delivers the rigor needed to de-risk the hiring process, maximizing your time in the recruiting process allowing you to concentrate on core business functions. The process is delivered to you on a ‘PRIVATE ON-LINE VIDEO PORTAL’.  It’s secure, available on any device and can be paperless if needed, but provides the rigour needed and the evidence to support your hiring decisions.

The methodology (FISH24/7) delivers a 96% retention rate in year one and 90% retention rate in year two. Finding the right people is what we do. We match the culture and environment, as well as candidate aspirations to the roles we work on.

As well as the skills and experience needed, we also match the behaviour you are seeking, which is essential for success. Many companies hire just on just two levels, skills & experience, then run the risk of firing on behaviour. William Howard will ensure you hire on three levels, it’s worth getting this right first time.

Model

This model gives a high level of stability in the resources we offer, and for those that you hire. This in turn protects your talent/recruitment budget on an annual basis, preventing you from having to double dip, greatly reducing the times you end up hiring the wrong people, but still protecting your annual budget.

At William Howard we are willing to guarantee the work we deliver. We offer a free replacement if any hired candidate resigns in the first twelve (12) months, at no additional charge (Subject to T&C’s).

It is a combination of science, our reach and the experience we have gained. Taking the pain out of the process, reducing the amount of time clients have to spend on recruiting and maximising this time and effort to best effect to deliver a sensible outcome. It’s not just based on gut feel, or an initial ‘Blink’ but based on three levels, which justifies the decision you make.

Our Methodology, FISH24/7 is based around a proven method and uses technology. It provides a level of rigor which few other Recruitment Companies or Executive Search firms currently offer, but something that will become the expected industry norm in the future.

It’s all delivered in a secure ‘PRIVATE ON-LINE VIDEO PORTAL’ so all the information you need is in one place, in a secure environment. It’s available and contained on a campaign by campaign basis for current and historical review. All candidate information is in one place, including Candidate Introduction Video, Behavioural Assessments as well as your notes and colleague notes all kept private. Candidates load their information in a secure location, which then allows you to compare individuals against each other.

Our aim is to recruit the best people for you, people that are right for the  business, that will stay long term, what else matters?

We maintain a 96% retention on all placements made in the 1st year and 93% in the 2nd year. We offer a 12 month free replacement on those that don’t stay, ‘get it right 1st time’ make everyone happy.

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The Process

The process comes in three phases, the first two phases need little participation from you, the client, this is done by us and the candidates.
But it’s more that just a ‘PRIVATE ON-LINE VIDEO PORTAL’, it provides the rigor needed to hire.

Apart from your involvement at the very start of the Engagement Phase to set-up and gain agreement, help build the role profile. Clients have a level of flexibility in what they wish to include at this stage.

Phase 1
Engagement Phase

  1. Client engagement
    Client meeting and detailed role brief
    Agree Process
    Job Survey
    Branded Candidate Pack
  2. Search, Network, Target and Headhunt
  3. Review, Phone screen
  4. Conduct Behavioural Assessment (McQuaig)
  5. Conduct in-depth interviews

Phase  2
Qualification Phase

  1. Invite Candidates to Portal Participation – including:-
    a. Answers to standard Questions
    b. Key Highlights of individual
    c. References
    d. Introduction Showcase Video – an Elevator Pitch – (60-90 Seconds)
    e. CV / Resume
    f.  Detailed copy of the candidates Behavioural Assessment
    g. Executive Profile created by Consultant
  2. Review and Profile
  3. Candidate Benchmark

Phase  3
Client  Phase

  1.   Client Review & comments
  2.   Initial Client & Candidate Interview
  3.   Second Client & Candidate Interview with Presentation
  4.   Third & final Client & Candidate Interview (HR & Leadership)
  5.  Client Offer
  6. Candidate Acceptance
  7. Start date and Retention

Behavioural Assessment

Many companies hire on skills and experience alone and fire on behaviour. We advocate hiring on skills, experience and behaviour.

We typically use McQuaig Behavioural Assessment which is the key to qualifying exceptional candidates. Finding people with the right skills and experience is important, but choosing the right individual has to be based on a more scientific method, to ensure the behaviour is right as well.

That is what McQuaig Behavioural Assessment does, it provides a higher level of comfortability that is easily understood and appreciated by clients. It further acts as a justification for the decisions reached, providing the evidence. It shows the candidates ‘Real’ behaviour and the candidate’s current ‘Situational’ behaviour as well as demonstrates their flexibility. Here at William Howard we are certified in McQuaig (Level 2 & 3).

McQuaig shows the dominant behaviours that people have and the flex they can exhibit across these. We then match these to the clients ideal which they are looking for, along with the skills and experience they need to deliver for the role. From these traits, we are able to plot the type and style of behaviour an individual falls into and can target the personality/behaviour we are looking for, such as Pioneer, Generalist, Manager, Persuader and Administrator.