Stage 1 · Brief
The role as it really is, not as the old advert said.
Four services for employers, agreed in writing before any work begins.
Most bad hires start with a vague brief. We define the role properly — what the person will actually do, what's genuinely required and what's a preference — then source and screen against it and present a short list with notes rather than a pile of CVs.
The role as it really is, not as the old advert said.
Active search, not just advert responses.
Interviewed by us before you see them.
Three or four, with honest notes.
The role, the duration and when it starts.
Rates and responsibilities stated in writing.
Candidate briefed and confirmed.
Checked in on during the assignment.
Cover is usually needed at short notice and for a defined period. We arrange it quickly, confirm the engagement terms in writing, and are clear about who employs the worker and who is responsible for what — because that distinction matters.
Screening is structured so candidates are compared on the same basis. References are taken properly, and background checks are carried out by third-party providers with candidate consent and in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and state law. Hiring decisions stay with you.
What's required, and what's preference.
Structured and comparable.
Taken and documented.
Via third-party providers, with consent.
Equipment, access and paperwork ready on day one.
Clear tasks and a named point of contact.
With both the employer and the new starter.
At the end of the guarantee period.
Plenty of placements fail in the first month for avoidable reasons: nothing prepared, no clear first tasks, nobody checking in. We help put a simple onboarding plan in place and check in with both sides before small problems become resignations.
A free consultation on the role and what's realistic. No obligation.